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GLASCOM SHOWCASES Table of Contents Table cabinets 3 Wall cabinets Free standing cabinets Painting showcases Wine cabinets Accessories and configuration options 10 Security, extra clear non-reflective glass, conservation, lighting, shelving, demountables GLASSOLUTIONS Glascom Showcases Lindeboomseweg 53 3825 AL Amersfoort Postbus 2722 • 3800 GG Amersfoort The art of exhibiting Saint-Gobain GLASSOLUTIONS Glascom has been active in the world of exhibition display cabinets for about 40 years. In response to orders from museums, traveling exhibitions, retail owners and individual clients,...

GLASCOM SHOWCASES Table cabinets Table cabinets Glascom table cabinets are especially well suited for displaying books and small objects. They allow viewers to inspect objects at very close range. Their cover is made from UV-bonded safety glass as a standard. For small cabinets that need to be opened occasionally, a glass top can be provided which can be completed lifted off (toplift). For larger cabinets, an opening side can allow access to the content (sidelift). For larger table and other cabinets that need to be opened frequently, we recommend the use of hinged cabinets. GLASSOLUTIONS...

GLASCOM SHOWCASES Wall cabinets Wall cabinets This cabinet is attached to a wall structure and is ideal for displaying objects at eyelevel. The hood consists of UV-bonded safety glass. If a cabinet only needs to be opened occasionally to access contents, a lift out pane can suffice. For larger cabinets and cabinets that need to be opened regularly, we recommend hinged cabinets. These, pending design, allow for the cabinet to be opened at the top or at the side. Wall cabinets may also be built into (secure) wall structures, with the front of the cabinet placed level with the wall. 4 •...

GLASCOM SHOWCASES Free standing cabinets Free standing cabinets Free standing cabinets can be placed either as stand-alones in a room or arranged against a wall or together for instance. These cabinets allow you to display almost any object from very large ones to extremely small ones. Glascom has developed a number of standard free standing display cabinets. You can decide on the look of these cabinets. Accessibility into the cabinet is an important issue in making a choice. Will it be opened free-standing cabinet - sidelift occasionally or regularly? For occasional The sidelift cabinet is...

Hinged doors These display cabinets are fitted with hinged access doors to facilitate ease of access to objects. There are three types of Glascom hinged doors; standard hinged door, flat pivot hinged door and standard pivot hinge door. The first type has its hinges glued to the glass. The second type has stainless steel hinges glued to the top and bottom of the glass. The hinge attachment is very subtle, guaranteeing maximum visibility of displayed objects. The standard pivot hinge type of door can be fitted to very large and heavy access doors. Glass in this door is completed fixed in to a...

GLASCOM SHOWCASES Painting showcases Painting showcases Glascom has two distinguished types of painting showcases for the safe exhibition of paintings. These are the Shadowbox showcase and the Art-Safe. Shadowbox showcase The shadowbox showcase has been designed to display paintings as securely and aesthetically as possible. The paintings’ surrounding protecting provides minimal optical obstruction by the use of extra combination of durable wood and fine clear non-refective glass. There is a choice metal work, results in a light but strong of UV-resistant laminated glass or construction....

GLASCOM SHOWCASES SPECIALS Specials Glascom helps you realize your ideas. At an early stage we like to work closely with you to harmonize your design requirements with our techniques. Let yourself be guided by your imagination, we produce it. 8 • GLASSOLUTIONS Glascom SHOWCASES

GLASCOM SHOWCASES Wine cabinets Wine cabinets Different wines demand different storage and consumption temperatures. Glascom produces custom made climate controlled wall units and cabinets that ensure correct wine preservation without annoying condensation on the glass. The cabinets can be segmented into different temperature zones. Over the years, Glascom has produced various made to measure wine showcase cabinets, for clients including wine retail outlets, restaurants and private individuals. These are always unique in design and required dimensions. GLASSOLUTIONS Glascom SHOWCASES • 9

GLASCOM SHOWCASES Accessories and configuration options Accessories and configuration options By applying special techniques and products, Glascom can fulfill every display requirement. Consider safety, air quality control, lighting, types of glass etc. Standard Glascom display cabinets consist of inert materials and UV resistant, bonded safety glass. All cabinets are of stable construction. Security A great challenge lies in ensuring security in combination with optimal display of objects. Important relevant questions here are: what do you want to prevent by using a display unit, and what...

Burglar Proof glazing On many occasions, as a result of orders from insurance companies, Saint-Gobain has developed new impact resistant and burglar retardant types of glass which meet the NEN EN 356 European standards. There are two distinct classifications. The first types of glazing (P1A up to and including P5A) are designed to provide protection against vandalism and occasional burglary. The second classification of glazing (P6B up to and including P8B) offers protection against organized burglary. Glascom optimally applies these types of glass to its products with plenty of necessary...

Conservation Many users face great demands in carefully preserving the condition of precious objects, so that their quality remains intact. Too sudden a change in internal climate, too high or too low can lead to damage and deterioration of collections. The air also needs to be free of pollutants (dust, molds, bacteria) and gasses and fumes that are released need to be removed. If a stable environment or climate for the exhibits cannot be created inside of the building, then climate controlled – up to air quality conditioned display units should be used. Active “air control” display unit...