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Complete preservation systems and engineered upgrades for animation cels — tested & validated by Cel Nexus.

Cel Preservation Starter Kit

Cel Starter Kit — Preservation Edition

$189.99

  • Complete Preservation Baseline: Includes our 11×14 insert pack, A‑D strips, handling gloves, and sleeves.
  • 10× Preservation Inserts: MicroChamber‑style scavenging to reduce acetic acid exposure.
  • 100× Sleeves: Polypropylene sleeves for optimal clarity and reduced paint sticking risk
  • IPI A‑D Strips: The best at home tool for an animation cel collector. 250 strips to screen for vinegar syndrome and aid in preservation management.
  • 100x Handling Gloves: Keep skin oils off the cel and prevent snagging during loading.
Itoya Preservation Upgrade Kit

Itoya Preservation Upgrade Kit (10 Inserts)

$69.99

  • Ten 11x14" Thin Inserts: Designed to replace the black “acid‑free” paper in Itoya binders.
  • Active Protection: MicroChamber‑style scavenging to reduce acetic acid exposure.
  • Drop‑In Install: No tools. Keep your binder, upgrade the environment.
  • Baseline Guidance: Optimized for Level 0 (Blue / < 1 ppm) storage environments.
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Preservation Frame Capacity Edition (Image Coming Soon)

Preservation Frame — Capacity Edition

Price: Coming Soon

  • Maximum Scavenging Capacity: Engineered to maximize buffering against acetic acid.
  • Designed for: Stable cels and low‑grade VS where buffering + monitoring is appropriate.
  • Customization: Choose any mat colorway; frame finish available in Black or Silver.
  • Monitoring‑Ready: Compatible with AD strips now; supports future digital sensing upgrades.
Preservation Frame Diffusion Edition (Image Coming Soon)

Preservation Frame — Diffusion Edition

Price: Coming Soon

  • Enhanced Air Cavity Geometry: Prioritizes diffusion space and reduced local concentration spikes.
  • Designed for: Stable cels where increased cavity volume and spacing is the priority.
  • Customization: Choose any mat colorway; frame finish available in Black or Silver.
  • Display‑Forward: Built for presentation without giving up preservation fundamentals.
IPI A-D Strips kit for testing vinegar syndrome in animation cels

IPI A-D Strips (Acid Detection)

$80.00

  • Industry Standard: Originally developed by the Image Permanence Institute (IPI).
  • Vinegar Syndrome Test: The only reliable way to measure acetic acid off-gassing.
  • Complete Kit: Contains 250 detector strips, color reference pencil, and chart.
  • Critical for Storage: Determine if your cels need cold storage immediately.
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