Spirabilia®
Spirabilia is the workstation for the manual external and inter-leaf cleaning of books and archival materials. Ideal for the conservation treatment of valuable or fragile volumes that cannot be subjected to automated processes. It allows for targeted and controlled intervention, while respecting the integrity of the volume.
When to choose Spirabilia® and its features
Spirabilia® is designed for situations where automated cleaning is not appropriate. When materials have critical characteristics, manual intervention becomes necessary. In particular, it is recommended when materials are:
- Fragile
- Damaged
- Precious and of historical value
- In inadequate conservation conditions
- To be treated internally
In these cases, it is essential to work directly inside the volume, treating the surfaces between the pages with a controlled approach, without subjecting the material to inappropriate mechanical stress.
The workstation combines HEPA-filtered suction with manual intervention, ensuring targeted cleaning that respects the materials. In specific contexts, it can incorporate a UV-C lamp for controlled sanitisation cycles compatible with conservation requirements.
How the Spirabilia® manual cleaning process works
- Positioning the material
- The volume or document is placed securely in the workstation, preparing for the procedure, which is managed entirely by the operator.
- Cleaning with controlled suction
- Dust is removed via HEPA-filtered suction, ensuring effective and safe cleaning without resorting to invasive automation.
- Targeted treatment of critical areas
- The operator works directly on the most fragile or damaged areas, maintaining full control over the intensity, timing and methods of cleaning.
- Safe handling with conservation in mind
- Each stage is carried out manually to preserve the integrity of the material, ensuring treatment that is compatible with conservation requirements.
Key benefits of Spirabilia®
Safe for fragile and valuable materials
Non-invasive treatment suitable for manuscripts, antique books and damaged volumes.
A tool for professional conservation
Versatile configuration for libraries, archives and laboratories working with sensitive materials.
Technical specifications of Spirabilia®
Spirabilia is a workstation for manual cleaning in a conservation setting, designed to allow controlled interventions on rare and damaged materials.
Technical data | |
|---|---|
Machine dimensions (W x D x H) | 720 x 1050 x 1500 mm |
Intended use | manual cleaning in conservation settings |
Materials suitable for treatment | rare books, manuscripts, museum objects |
Extraction system | HEPA filter for particle containment |
Optional | UV-C lamp for controlled sanitisation cycles |
Spirabilia® and the conservation of materials
Spirabilia has been developed in line with the principles of cultural heritage conservation, where every intervention must be compatible with the nature of the materials and their state of preservation.
In contexts subject to conservation restrictions and guidelines from heritage authorities, the treatment of antique books, manuscripts and archival materials requires a non-invasive approach that avoids mechanical stress and uncontrollable automated processes.
This approach is based on the principles of:
- Reduction of mechanical stress
- Direct control of the intervention
- Preservation of the original materials
The workstation allows for manual and calibrated intervention, maintaining full control over the treatment and adapting each stage to the specific conditions of the material. Spirabilia therefore forms part of a process consistent with protection and conservation practices, essential for safeguarding our heritage.