CARMAC® Newspaper Boxes – Archival Storage Boxes (60 pt)
If you're storing newspapers or oversized newsprint long-term, you already know how fast acid damage can start. CARMAC® Newspaper Boxes are built to slow that down. Made from 60 pt. Barrier board with reinforced metal edges, they hold up to daily handling while keeping the internal environment acid- and lignin-free.
Newsprint yellows fast, tears easily, and reacts badly to acidic surroundings, which is why so many collections lose readability within decades if stored incorrectly. CARMAC® boxes use grey/white 60 pt. barrier board, buffered to sit between 8.0 and 9.0 pH, helping counter the natural acidity in the newsprint itself. Reinforced metal edging holds up to constant handling, while the two-piece telescoping lid lifts off cleanly without bending or forcing the box.
Features:
- 60 pt. barrier board construction
- Acid- and lignin-free for archival storage
- Buffered (pH 8.0–9.0)
- Passes Photographic Activity Test (P.A.T.)
- Reinforced metal edges for added strength
- Two-piece design with deep telescoping lid
- Grey/white archival finish
Ideal For:
- Newspapers and oversized documents
- Maps, prints, and flat materials
- Archives, libraries, and special collections
- Newsprint collections
- Oversized paper archives
- Historical societies
- Museums storing print ephemera
- Genealogy and local history collections
- Long-term newsprint preservation projects
Specifications:
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Specification |
Details |
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Product |
CARMAC® Newspaper Boxes |
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Material |
60 pt. barrier board |
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Colour |
Grey/White |
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pH |
8.0–9.0 (buffered) |
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Construction |
Two-piece, deep telescoping lid |
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Application |
Newspaper and oversized newsprint storage |
Do these boxes work for newspapers stored alongside photographs?
Yes. CARMAC® Newspaper Boxes pass the Photographic Activity Test, so they're safe to use even when photographic materials are stored in the same collection or nearby.
What makes a buffered board better than an unbuffered one for a newsprint?
Newsprint is naturally acidic, so a buffered board helps neutralize that acidity over time. An unbuffered board can work for some materials, but newsprint specifically benefits from the alkaline reserve that buffering provides.
Can I stack these boxes on standard archive shelving?
Yes, the reinforced metal edges are built to hold up under regular stacking and repeated handling, which is common in most library and archive storage setups.
How often should I check stored newspapers for condition changes?
Most institutions include newsprint in their regular collection condition checks, often annually or during scheduled preservation reviews, since newsprint deteriorates faster than most paper materials.
Are these boxes suitable for oversized or folded newspapers?
Yes, they're designed to accommodate full newspaper sheets and oversized print materials without requiring excessive folding, which helps reduce creasing and long-term damage.
| SKU | CARMAC® Newspaper Boxes |
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