PEL-Caster Leafcasting Machine

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This new leaf casting machine has been developed by PEL after years of experience in designing and marketing leaf casting and paper infill machines for paper conservators. It incorporates a number of new design features, which when combined with its large casting area offers the conservator much more than any other leaf casting machine.

The PEL caster trials have already proved a superior quality of paper infill. The way it works is the machine consists of a casting tank and holding tank. Water is pumped into the casting tank first from the holding tank, housed below the casting area. Pulp is then mixed with the water in the casting tank containing the paper to be infilled. During the casting process, the pulp is removed from the water through the openings of the document being repaired and is held in place by a filter mesh placed below the damaged paper.

Normally available from stock due to the fact they are manufactured in a quantity to enable us to offer this high specification machine at such a low price. Other suppliers have them made to order, are more expensive, and have long delivery times. Comes complete with operating manual, please note that to operate this machine requires some experience of paper infill and leaf casting knowledge is recommended.

Pictures show work before paper infill repair and the finished quality.

Casting Area: 760mm x 690mm

Dimensions: 900mm x 760mm x 1000mm high

Water Tank: 15 gallons (67.5 litres)

Power Supply: 240 volt 13 amp 50 Hz

Water Pump: 370w

Vacuum: 1000w

Water Flow: 40 litres per minute

Weight: 90kg

Cleaning is made easy, the casting screen is removable as is the internal holding tank and pipe work can be removed for cleaning. Casting sink has integral "shoulder" to enable easy sealing of the casting screen membrane. Vacuum unit can be manually or timer controlled. Vacuum power is adjustable. Controls enable a selection of either top fill through sprinkler bar, bottom fill or both together. This feature allows simple water level adjustment prior to casting.