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title: "Spirabilia®: Manual and Internal Cleaning of Rare and Fragile Books"
description: Workstation for the manual cleaning of antique books, manuscripts and archival materials. Spirabilia® enables controlled conservation work on fragile materials!
date: 2026-03-12
url: https://www.depulvera.com/products/spirabilia.html
---

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# Spirabilia®

Spirabilia is the workstation for the **manual external and inter-leaf cleaning** of books and archival materials. Ideal for the conservation treatment of **valuable or fragile volumes** that cannot be subjected to automated processes. It allows for targeted and controlled intervention, **while respecting the integrity of the volume**.

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## When to choose Spirabilia® and its features

Spirabilia® is designed for situations where automated cleaning is not appropriate. When **materials have critical characteristics**, manual intervention becomes necessary. In particular, it is recommended when materials are:

- Fragile
- Damaged
- Precious and of historical value
- In inadequate conservation conditions
- To be treated internally

In these cases, it is essential to work directly inside the volume, **treating the surfaces between the pages with a controlled approach**, without subjecting the material to inappropriate mechanical stress.

The workstation combines **HEPA-filtered suction with manual intervention**, ensuring targeted cleaning that respects the materials. In specific contexts, it can incorporate a UV-C lamp for controlled sanitisation cycles compatible with conservation requirements.

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## How the Spirabilia® manual cleaning process works

1. Positioning the material
2. The volume or document is placed securely in the workstation, preparing for the procedure, which is managed entirely by the operator.
3. Cleaning with controlled suction
4. Dust is removed via HEPA-filtered suction, ensuring effective and safe cleaning without resorting to invasive automation.
5. Targeted treatment of critical areas
6. The operator works directly on the most fragile or damaged areas, maintaining full control over the intensity, timing and methods of cleaning.
7. Safe handling with conservation in mind
8. Each stage is carried out manually to preserve the integrity of the material, ensuring treatment that is compatible with conservation requirements.

## Key benefits of Spirabilia®

High productivity

### Total operator control

A manual process allowing every stage of the treatment to be managed.

High productivity

### Safe for fragile and valuable materials

Non-invasive treatment suitable for manuscripts, antique books and damaged volumes.

High productivity

### A tool for professional conservation

Versatile configuration for libraries, archives and laboratories working with sensitive materials.

## Technical specifications of Spirabilia®

Spirabilia is a workstation for manual cleaning in a conservation setting, designed to allow controlled interventions on rare and damaged materials.

| Technical data |  |
| --- | --- |
| Machine dimensions (W x D x H) | 720 x 1050 x 1500 mm |
| Intended use | manual cleaning in conservation settings |
| Materials suitable for treatment | rare books, manuscripts, museum objects |
| Extraction system | HEPA filter for particle containment |
| Optional | UV-C lamp for controlled sanitisation cycles |

## Spirabilia® in operation

Discover how manual work is carried out on delicate materials and how the workstation operates.

## Spirabilia® and the conservation of materials

Spirabilia has been developed in line with the principles of **cultural heritage** conservation, where every intervention must be **compatible with the nature of the materials and their state of preservation**.

In contexts subject to **conservation restrictions and guidelines from heritage authorities**, the treatment of antique books, manuscripts and archival materials requires a non-invasive approach that avoids mechanical stress and uncontrollable automated processes.

This approach is based on the principles of:

- Reduction of mechanical stress
- Direct control of the intervention
- Preservation of the original materials

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The workstation allows for manual and calibrated intervention, maintaining full control over the treatment and adapting each stage to the specific conditions of the material. Spirabilia therefore forms part of a **process consistent with protection and conservation practices**, essential for safeguarding our heritage.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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