TESS Classic - General Specification

Designed and manufactured in the UK, TESS demountable cases were developed in conjunction with leading curators, architects and designers with temporary and travelling exhibitions in mind. However their features and quality are such that they are now being specified wherever showcases may require to be moved or relocated.

What is so different about TESS cases is their elegantly engineered design and the ease with which their sophisticated pre-assembled elements go together. No special skills or tools are required and you really can assemble and dismantle the world's leading demountable showcase systems in minutes


SPECIFICATION

The Spectrum & Vista case kit comprises:
oFully assembled top and base system sections
oFour glass (or other) panels
oLocks
oIntegral lighting and diffuser where required
oBase plinth where required
The Prism kit comprises:
oFully assembled glass top unit with locks
oBase plinth
oLighting as specified
The Mono kit comprises
o4 glazed frameworks
oglazing beads
oplinth
olighting unit (optional)

Supplied with each order are the simple tools required for self assembly plus assembly instructions. A free training session is offered at the time of delivery.

Glass specification

For reasons of security, conservation and safety, only laminated glass is used. For larger cases, 10.8mm glass is standard. For additional security 9.5mm or 11.5mm 'anti-bandit' glass can be specified. Optiwhite glass is used for all our cases. This, unlike standard glass which has a green tinge, ensures that delicately coloured items such as illuminated manuscripts, textiles and art are seen in their true colours.

Door Access and Locks

The systems offer a choice of secure, easy to operate door systems.

oPrecision engineered hardened steel pull and slide door mechanism, gas spring assisted.
oAdvanced technology concealed hinged door giving 100% opening access.
oPrism cases have a hinged top, gas spring assisted, with a locking stay.

Mono cases have a framed door with concealed hinges at each end. These door mechanisms are entirely pre-assembled into the system frameworks.

The pull and slide doors of the Spectrum cases have a choice of opening widths. Either 60 % opening to left and right or for optimum access a full 100% opening.

For Vista cases only 60% opening to left and right is available although it is possible to fully remove the door if greater access is required.

The hinged door provides 100% access to both Spectrum, Vista and Mono cases.
Spectrum and Vista cases have a double locking system.

A concealed mechanical lock to firmly secure and seal the door, access to which is protected by one or more high security Abloy CL 291 barrel locks. Prism cases are fitted with one or more Abloy security locks.

Mono cases are secured by Abloy cam locks.

Lighting Options

The full range of lighting options for the Spectrum cases includes
'Fully positionable low voltage downlighters.
'Fibre optics.
'LED.
'Fluorescents.

These are available with dimming controls as an option. All light fittings other than fibre optic heads are mounted external to the secure display section to avoid heat build up and provide service access.

Vista and Mono cases are normally lit externally but the same options as for the Spectrum are available in a detachable light hood.

Finishes

The case finish can be fully customised. The system frames and plinth can be specified to any BS or RAL paint colour and finish. Plinths can also be specified in a range of wood, laminate or metal finishes.

Internal dress panels are specified from a conservation approved fabric range such as Baumann.

Conservation

All materials and finishes within the display chamber are to recognised conservation standards. The laminated glass filters out over 97% of ultra-violet light between 320 & 380 nanometres. Additional environmental and conservation features which can be incorporated include silica gel/Artsorb trays for control of relative humidity and charcoal cloth for certain pollutants. Dress panels are available in 'Panelsafe' a totally inert panel material which can be screwed and fixed into.

Shelving

Spectrum and Vista cases can have shelves of toughened glass fitted to fully adjustable suspension rods. One set of four suspension rods is required per case and each shelf comes with four locking connectors. The fully adjustable shelf system allows the use of part width/depth shelves.

Mono cases can have either peg supports at 100 mm intervals in each corner, or rod suspension shelves.

All three case types can have cantilever bracket shelves providing there is a panel back.

Storage and Transportation

Various options are available. These include flat palette and rack systems and are made to requirements.

Logistic Support Services

At TESS we understand the pressures you can experience as exhibition deadlines loom. That is why, our expert team is always available to take over and ensure a trouble free on time transformation or relocation.

Health & Safety Requirements

The TESS system allows the construction and use of very large and custom configured showcases. These may exceed the Health and Safety Legislation standards for handling by your own staff. We therefore offer a full logistic support service for our specialist technicians to carry out this work either alone or in conjunction with your own staff.
If in any doubt, consult your Health and Safety Officer and also our specialist advisers.