[Nhcoll-l] Museum trays info.

[Jay R. Cordeiro]

Hi, Doug and other listserve subscribers.



You are correct in that we do not have an online catalog.  We only produce trays and drawers.  We can custom design ANY dimensions required that would suit your needs.  Unit prices vary by quantity (100, 500, 1000, 2500, 5000, 10,000).  The most frequently ordered sizes are:



Size 1 (2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 7/8): ~pricing range $0.50 to $0.63

Size 2 (2 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 7/8): ~pricing range $0.62 to $0.76

Size 3 (4 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 7/8): ~pricing range $0.72 to $0.88

Size 4 (7 5/16 x 4 15/16 x 7/8): ~pricing range $0.93 to $1.19

Size 5 (9 5/8 x 6 7/8 x 7/8): ~pricing range $1.59 to $1.91



... and so on.  If custom sized trays are desired, pricing for different sized trays is relatively the same as those listed so long as the new dimensions approximate the dimensions given.  Addition of lids or tray liners (ethafoam or plastazote foam typically used for entomology specimens) are extra.



Our museum quality archival trays are custom-manufactured, rigid, unbuffered, and acid-free with neutral pH.  They come pre-assembled (not flat and self-folding), overwrapped, and are constructed of glazed white corrugated cardboard.  Trays are also nested and align neatly in straight rows to facilitate long-term storage and preservation.  Trays can be lined with plastazote or ethafoam, unbleached cotton, or polyester batting for use with delicate specimens.  Lids are optionally available for better protection from ambient environment damage and use in layered storage.



We also produce cabinet drawers that fit various cabinet and drawer manufacturer specifications (Cornell, California Academy, U.S. National Museum, Southwest Solutions, Lane, Viking, etc.).  Like our specimen trays, drawers come with multiple options (knobs, card holders, finish color).  Please contact me directly for information on cabinet drawers.



I have attached and pasted images of our products and can also send them separately if you have any difficulty viewing the images.  I can provide additional information on potential uses, materials composition, archival specifications, comparisons to other trays on the market, etc. upon request.  Specific pricing varies by volume and size dimensions so please contact me directly for pricing on trays that suit your individual needs.  Some institutions have utilized individual trays produced in larger sizes (e.g. 48" x 24" by 3.5") as sliding drawers in and of themselves. I can arrange to send samples at no cost to see first-hand if you desire.



Thanks for inquiring.  Please contact me directly to place an order or for additional information.





Best,

Jay


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Jay Cordeiro
Northeast Natural History & Supply Co.
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Middleboro, MA 02346 USA
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-----Original Message-----

I assume from this that you don't have an online catalog one could browse through for your products? If not, you might consider (and I doubt many here would object, even the list owner, who might otherwise reject *unsolicited* commercial advertisements) at least posting here a brief list of insect specimen unit tray sizes you can make (Cornell, Cal Acad, etc.), and what you would charge for them - even if only a rough estimate subject to negotiation for larger orders. I confess, even one or two images would be helpful, since when I think of "corrugated cardboard" I (and probably others) think of something very different from a traditional unit tray.



Thanks,

--

Doug Yanega        Dept. of Entomology         Entomology Research Museum



Subject: Re: Museum trays
Hi, James and others.

Here at Northeast Natural History & Supply, we distribute archival museum specimen trays.  It sounds like this is what you require and I hope you will consider our product.  Our specimen trays are designed for curation, storage, rehousing, and display; and can be utilized for shells, minerals, skeletal material, feathers, eggs, skins, anthropological objects, fossils, glass vials, as well as other materials, memorabilia, and valuables. Archival trays are custom-manufactured in a variety of sizes and are nested for maximum storage efficiency.

Our products are 100% archival and acid-free. Trays come pre-assembled (not flat and self-folding), overwrapped, and are constructed of glazed white corrugated cardboard.  We can line trays with plastazote or ethafoam, unbleached cotton, or polyester batting for use with delicate specimens.  We have supplied large institutions, small museums, and individuals and can accommodate any size dimensions you require.

Please contact me at your convenience and I can send images, product specs, samples, and/or pricing.

Regards,

Jay Cordeiro

Subject: Museum trays

Hi all,

Looking for various sized museum trays for specimens.  Can anyone point me in the right direction?

James A. Hart, Mammalogist
Wildlife Specialists, LLC
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        2785 Hills Creek Rd.
        Wellsboro, PA  16901
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