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==Contributors== | ==Contributors== | ||
[[User:CarrieEaton|Carrie Eaton]] | [[User:CarrieEaton|Carrie Eaton]] | ||
| + | (Other contributions from: Gretchen Anderson, Sam Sumida, Paul Callomon, Mariana Di Giacomo) | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| + | Micropaleontology utilizes a variety of of small materials including small fossiliferous hand samples, cavity slides, thin sections, screened separates, or even small specimens mounted on microscope stubs. Each of these presents challenges not only for curation, but for the shipping of these objects for loans and research. It is important to consider the small size and potential fragility of these specimens when determining the best possible materials and methods for their transport. | ||
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| + | ==Shipping Small and Fragile Fossils== | ||
| + | For fossils that are small, but not stored in specialty micro-fossil mounts (plugs, slides, stubs, etc), one procedure to use a double-boxing or container-within-a-container to protect the small specimens. Choose an outer box that is noticeably larger than the inner box. The size of the inner box is dependent on the weight and fragility of the specimens being shipped. Fill the void space between the two boxes with a material that can absorb shock and vibration such as polyester batting, foam rubber chips, etc. This will aid in the dissipation of physical impacts to which the package may be subjected. | ||
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| + | ==Packing Micro-fossil Mounts for Shipping== | ||
| + | Glass slides with containing rings: The glue holding most home-made slide rings becomes progressively weakened over the years until the adhesive eventually fails. For this reason, significant specimens mounted with this method should not be shipped as-is, but should be remounted into a more stable or permanent system. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | PadCAD, an online tool for designing protective cushions for the shipment of fragile objects: | ||
| + | https://app.pch.gc.ca/application/padcad/index.app?lang=en | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Desired BP Content]][[Category:Shipping and Transferring Specimens]] | [[Category:Desired BP Content]][[Category:Shipping and Transferring Specimens]] | ||
Revision as of 21:06, 16 January 2019
Contents
Statement of Purpose
This page presents recommendations on how to pack and ship small fossils to prevent damage in transit.
Contributors
Carrie Eaton (Other contributions from: Gretchen Anderson, Sam Sumida, Paul Callomon, Mariana Di Giacomo)
Introduction
Micropaleontology utilizes a variety of of small materials including small fossiliferous hand samples, cavity slides, thin sections, screened separates, or even small specimens mounted on microscope stubs. Each of these presents challenges not only for curation, but for the shipping of these objects for loans and research. It is important to consider the small size and potential fragility of these specimens when determining the best possible materials and methods for their transport.
Shipping Small and Fragile Fossils
For fossils that are small, but not stored in specialty micro-fossil mounts (plugs, slides, stubs, etc), one procedure to use a double-boxing or container-within-a-container to protect the small specimens. Choose an outer box that is noticeably larger than the inner box. The size of the inner box is dependent on the weight and fragility of the specimens being shipped. Fill the void space between the two boxes with a material that can absorb shock and vibration such as polyester batting, foam rubber chips, etc. This will aid in the dissipation of physical impacts to which the package may be subjected.
Packing Micro-fossil Mounts for Shipping
Glass slides with containing rings: The glue holding most home-made slide rings becomes progressively weakened over the years until the adhesive eventually fails. For this reason, significant specimens mounted with this method should not be shipped as-is, but should be remounted into a more stable or permanent system.
Links
PadCAD, an online tool for designing protective cushions for the shipment of fragile objects: https://app.pch.gc.ca/application/padcad/index.app?lang=en
