PRODUCT BROCHURE 2024
MUSEUM-GRADE, FOR ALL ENVIRONMENTS Whilst we are known globally for our high-specification museum and gallery equipment, our product solutions can be delpoyed in a variety of other settings, such as pictured here at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, protecting vehicle displays. Other settings frequently using our systems include commercial offices, education and healthcare facilities, heritage properties, palaces, retail and hospitality.
WELCOME In 2023 Absolute reached a rather glorious milestone; our thirtieth anniversary. Three decades of getting to work with some of the world’s finest institutions, helping them to protect, display, explain and store some of the world’s most culturally significant and valuable artworks and artifacts. For myself and Jon, co-founders of Absolute, there is no greater honour. What started in the early 90’s with designing products to meet the needs of the Whitechapel and Tate Galleries, has snowballed into Absolute being the go-to choice of museum professionals and institutions across the globe, from the Met in New York, Chateau de Versailles in France to the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Over the years we have fine-tuned our product solutions and expanded our collection based on the needs of the curators, technicians, conservators, designers and installers we work with, though the grounding design principles from which we work have remained constant. Those are; to make timeless, high-specification, user- friendly, unobtrusive and long-lasting products that maximise visitor experience and minimise distraction from the artworks and artifacts to which they are the supporting cast. This brochure includes an overview of our product collection today, along with QR codes on each page that will take you to the website for more detailed information. Please do get in touch with us if you have any questions, or would like advice relating to a specific project. Sam Managing Director & Product Designer A MESSAGE FROM SAM © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com INTRODUCING Sam Sprague, Managing Director & Product Designer. 04 CONTENTS PROTECTIVE BARRIERS 8 Shelf Edge Label Holder 36 Choosing a Barrier Explainer 10 Pinnacle Label Holder 37 Freestanding Barrier 400mm/1000mm 12 Information Stand 38 Surface Mounted Barrier 16 Reader Rail 39 Floor Socket Barrier 17 Bespoke Labelling Solutions 41 Essential Freestanding Barrier 400mm/900mm 18 Essential Surface Mounted Barrier 20 ART HANGING SYSTEMS 42 Protective Barrier Accessories 21 Track Hanging Systems Explainer 44 Bespoke Barrier Solutions 22 Flush Mount Track (Rail) 47 H Track (Rail) 48 DIRECTIONAL BARRIERS 24 T Track (Rail) 50 Q Barrier Freestanding 26 C Track (Rail) 51 Q Barrier Surface Mounted 27 Panel Clip Hanging System 52 Q Barrier Floor Socket 28 Hanging Sets 53 Directional Barriers Accessories 29 Ryman Hanger Collection 55 Link Hanger 58 LABELLING & SIGNAGE 30 Chain Hanger 60 Label Holder 32 L Bracket 61 Freestanding Label Holder 34 Storage Hook 62 Display Case Label Holder 35
We design and manufacture our products, allowing us to maintain the highest levels of quality and adapt our standard products to offer bespoke finishes as well as create bespoke solutions. We support the individuals and institutions responsible for preserving and displaying the artworks and artifacts that make up our shared heritage and culture. Absolute’s mission remains steadfast; To support the work of curators, conservators, technicians, collection managers and designers in preserving and displaying the artworks and artifacts that make up our shared heritage and culture. We believe artworks and artifacts deserve to be on display and enjoyed by as many people as possible, in a way that best protects and safeguards the piece, whilst delighting the viewer with the most uninterrupted experience possible. Inspired by this, we design and manufacture products that help display, protect and explain artworks and exhibits as well as direct and inform visitors. We are proud to offer much more than just our product collection, offering advice and guidance to architects, designers, installers, collection managers and curators as part of their projects. Whilst we work primarily within the cultural sector, our product solutions are used around the world by businesses and organisations of all kinds, from commercial offices, restaurants, cruise lines and hotels to airports and hospitals. OUR MISSION 07 © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com
PROTECTIVE BARRIERS CREATING BOUNDARIES & PROTECTING EXHIBITS Our sleek and subtle barriers offer the perfect solution to quietly protect displays and guide visitors. Our barriers are designed to suit different environments and types of flooring, as well as permanent or temporary installations. All of our barriers are multi-purpose and can be easily adapted to carry information via our Signage Plates, helping with responsible budgeting, keeping exhibition spaces clutter-free and mimimising distraction from the exhibits. Whilst browsing, keep in mind that our barriers can be made to meet bespoke requirements. Frequent customisations include powder coating to a specific RAL colour, or producing barriers in a custom height. We also design and produce completely custom barrier systems, examples can be seen on pages 22 and 23. SOLUTIONS Freestanding Barrier 400mm & 1000mm Surface Mounted Barrier Floor Socket Barrier Essentials Freestanding Barrier 400mm & 900mm Essentials Surface Mounted Barrier Barrier Accessories & Modular Signage Extras © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 08 Clean, modern and unobtrusive, our Freestanding Barrier is the original gallery barrier and has become an industry standard for discreet protection. FEATURED Freestanding Barrier 400mm in use at The Broad, Los Angeles, USA.
© Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 10 GUIDE: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BARRIER 01 | SELECT YOUR PORTABILITY Depending on the permanence of your installation, the required flexibility and the floor surface the barriers will be used with or fixed to, we have three options: 02 | SELECT YOUR HEIGHT For exhibition spaces our low height barriers are the most popular choice and an industry staple, used by institutions across the world including the Tate Museums, MoMA, the Louvre and many more. In some settings or for some exhibitions, tall barriers offer a more obvious boundary line, such as very busy areas, or where the distance between boundary and artwork is greater. In other instances, a bespoke height might be preferred. A mid-height option at around 600mm is a size we often make for our clients. Because we manufacture everything ourselves, we can produce our uprights in any height up to 1000mm, please contact us to discuss if you think a bespoke height might better suit your needs. Freestanding Barriers The most flexible, you can pick these up and put them wherever you like, whenever you like. Great for temporary exhibitions or multi-use spaces. Floor Socket Barriers The most permanent and discreet option. A socket is fitted into the floor, and the upright inserts into the socket. Great for plinths and stone surfaces. Surface Mounted Barriers Attach to the floor via screws inserted from above, with a cover plate that neatly hides the fixings. Great for plinths and wooden surfaces. © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 11 03 | SELECT YOUR COLOUR Our core collection of barriers is available off-the-shelf in Stainless Steel, Black, White and Grey. These neutral colours have been selected intentionally to allow them to blend in and ensure the artwork remains the hero of the setting. Of course, certain displays may require a bolder approach, in which case we can manufacture our products in any RAL colour of your choosing. Different colours suit different environments better, for example Stainless Steel and White generally suit more modern gallery spaces, whereas Black lends itself to heritage environments and is popular for use in listed or historic houses. Grey tends to be a good all-rounder, blending neatly into most spaces. 04 | SELECT YOUR CORD & (IF NEEDED) WALL TERMINATORS You will need to draw the boundary line using Elasticated Cord, and decide whether you wish to fully seal the protective envelope around your artworks by terminating your barriers at the wall, using Wall Terminators. Wall terminators offer a neat finish and visually communicate that the space between the barriers and artworks is not to be entered. When choosing your Elasticated Cord colour, focus on how obvious you wish the boundary line to be. Grey and Black are our most popular cord colours, but Red and Yellow have their place when a clearer or more eye-catching line needs to be drawn. Bespoke colours are also available, please contact us. GUIDE: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BARRIER 05 | WORK OUT HOW MANY YOU NEED Finally, you need to determine what quantity of barriers you will need. For Freestanding Barriers, we recommend a maximum distance of 1.5-2m between each barrier. For Surface Mounted or Floor Socket Barriers you can go slightly wider, and so we recommend no more than 2-2.5m between each barrier. Whatever the gap between barriers you choose, for the neatest finish it is vital to keep the distance consistent. Lastly, where space allows, we advise placing barriers at least 900mm away from the artwork; a sufficient distance to deter accidental contact.
Now an industry standard in major museums and galleries worldwide, the Freestanding Barrier is designed to seamlessly blend into exhibition and gallery environments of all types, whilst discreetly reminding visitors not to touch. The stable, steel base and upright supports an Elasticated Cord which connects the barriers and draws a straight line in the air, blending with the architecture of the building and ensuring that the artwork is the object of attention. If choosing to define the protected space more sharply, the Elasticated Cord is available in Red, Yellow, White and Black, highlighting the boundary of the exhibit. For most uses, Grey is a popular choice to create a subtle boundary line. Our Freestanding Barriers have modular accessories such as Wall Terminators that allow clean tie-backs direct to the wall, and Signage Adaptors that, when used with our Label Holders, transform the barriers into an informative point. FEATURED Le Louvre, Paris, France. FREESTANDING BARRIER 7 FEATURED Above: Oxford Natural History Museum, UK. Below: High Museum of Art, Atlanta, USA.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION - FREESTANDING BARRIER 400MM Musee d’Orsay, Paris, France. The Met, New York, USA. Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Freestanding Dimensions 400mm high x 232mm diameter base Material Powder coated mild steel or brushed stainless steel Finish Customisation Available in bespoke heights and RAL colours © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 14 For more details, click here to view on our website CODE: B1000 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION - FREESTANDING BARRIER 1000MM Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, Germany. Le Louvre, Paris, France. Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Freestanding Dimensions 1000mm high x 335mm diameter base Material Powder coated mild steel or brushed stainless steel Finish Customisation Available in bespoke heights and RAL colours © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 15 CODE: B1100 For more details, click here to view on our website
Just like all of our barriers, the neutral finish and simple clean lines of the Surface Mounted Barrier sit comfortably within the museum and gallery environment, gently reminding the public of its presence without clashing with the display or decor. A fixed postion barrier, installation of the Surface Mounted version of our barrier system is very straight forward; simply screw the base plate to the floor or plinth. These fixings are then hidden by a cover plate that fits over the post that supports the Elasticated Cord. The cord defines restricted access, but gives to the touch thus avoiding tripping or injury. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION High Museum of Art, Atlanta, USA. Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Fixed position Dimensions 385mm high x 100mm diameter base Material Powder coated mild steel or brushed stainless steel Finishes Bespoke Options Available in bespoke heights and RAL colours SURFACE MOUNTED BARRIER CODE: B3000 © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 16 Providing our most discreet protection for artworks, the stone Floor Socket Barrier is installed into the floor surface and ideal for permanent displays. It has an upright that fits snugly into a small stainless steel floor socket at the bottom, and supports the Elasticated Cord at the top. The socket has a lip of just 2.5mm making this a very discrete installation. If required the uprights can be removed and the floor socket filled with a flush fitting plug that leaves a smooth, trip-free stainless circle of just 25mm. Please contact us for blanking plugs. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Ardabil Carpet Exhibition, V&A, London. Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Fixed position. Dimensions 390mm high x 25mm diameter socket Material Powder coated mild steel or brushed stainless steel Finish Customise Available in bespoke heights and RAL colours FLOOR SOCKET BARRIER CODE: B2100 © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 17 For more details, click here to view on our website For more details, click here to view on our website
Redrawing The Line: Absolute have developed the Essentials Freestanding Barrier in 400mm or 900mm height, which comes as a kit complete with 2.5 metres of Grey Elasticated Cord per barrier, and features a patented ‘self grip top’ design that makes assembly and adjustment effortless. This barrier’s clean design is a stylish solution for budget conscious projects. It’s finished in Dove White, which blends comfortably into a wide variety of settings and features non-slip pads that will ensure it stays put and leaves no marks. It’s neutral finish and clean lines sit comfortably within the museum and gallery environment, as well as corporate, retail and civic facilities. An Elasticated Cord connects the barriers and draws a straight line in the air, blending with the architecture and ensuring that the artwork is the object of attention. FEATURED Museum of Somerset, UK. ESSENTIALS FREESTANDING BARRIER PRODUCT SPECIFICATION - ESSENTIALS FREESTANDING BARRIER 400MM/900MM Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Freestanding Dimensions 400mm high x 230mm diameter base, or 900mm high x 330mm diameter base Material Powder coated mild steel Finish © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 19 CODE: B1000ETG CODE: B1100ETG For more details, click here to view on our website For more details, click here to view on our website
The Essentials Surface Mounted Barrier 400mm comes as a kit, complete with 2.5 metres of Grey Elasticated Cord per barrier, and features a patented ‘self grip top’ design that makes assembly and adjustments effortless. This barrier’s clean design is a stylish solution for budget conscious projects. It’s finished in Dove White that will blend in comfortably in a wide variety of settings. Its neutral finish and clean lines sit comfortably within the museum and gallery environment, as well as corporate, retail and civic facilities. Elasticated Cord connects the barriers and draws a straight line in the air, blending with the architecture and ensuring that the artwork is the object of attention. To finish your display, our Essential Barrier has modular accessories such as Wall Terminators that allow clean tie-backs directly to the wall. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Fixed position. Dimensions 385mm high x 100mm diameter base Material Powder coated mild steel Finish ESSENTIALS SURFACE MOUNTED BARRIER CODE: B3000ETG © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 20 ELASTICATED CORD CODE: B60 Compatible with all our barriers; the cord slots beneath the top cap and is pulled taught to create a neat line between the barriers, creating a discreet boundary. WALL TERMINATOR CODE: B4000 By inserting the Elasticated Cord, the Wall Terminator offers a neat, simple solution for finishing a run of barriers at a wall, or closing off an alcove or side room in a gallery. TOP CAPS CODE: B1210 / B1057 Spare Top Caps are available for all of our protective barriers, in all finishes. If you are unsure which you need please contact us. SIGNAGE ADAPTOR CODE: B2025 60° Signage Adaptor for all our 20mm diameter barriers, allows you to connect our label holders to display signage on top of a barrier upright. LABEL HOLDER CODE: L1510 Used in conjunction with the Signage Adaptor to display signage on a barrier upright, transforming barriers into a multi-functional information system. VIEW ALL ACCESSORIES ONLINE Our full collection of barrier accessories can be seen on our website. Our systems are designed to be modular, for maximum flexibility and convenience. To browse and shop all of our barrier accessories, please visit our website - click here. PROTECTIVE BARRIER ACCESSORIES © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 21 For more details, click here to view on our website
BESPOKE BARRIER SOLUTIONS Where our standard size or finish options do not quite meet your specific requirements, or where a completely customised system is needed, we are able to design and manufacture bespoke barrier solutions. Top Right: Fully custom rigid rail straight barrier with modular signage, for the V&A, London. Bottom Left: Bespoke height Freestanding Barrier, for the V&A, London. Bottom Right: Bespoke height Surface Mounted Barrier, for the Science Museum, London. Far Right: Fully custom curved rigid rail barrier with modular signage, for the V&A, London. BESPOKE © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 22 For more details, click here to view on our website.
MANAGING VISITOR FLOW & QUEUING Our sleek, subtle directional barriers offer the perfect solution to guide and manage visitors, suited for environments where a clean, high-end finish and subtlty of equipment is desired. Our barriers are designed to suit different environments and types of flooring, as well as permanent or temporary placement. All of our barriers are multi-purpose and can be easily adapted to carry information via our Signage Plates, helping maximise budgets and minimise the need for extra equipment taking up floor space. SOLUTIONS Q Barrier Freestanding Q Barrier Surface Mounted Q Barrier Floor Socket Barrier Accessories & Modular Signage Extras Also see: Freestanding Barrier 1000mm, in the ‘Protective Barriers’ Section, page 15. DIRECTIONAL BARRIERS © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 24 Designed to blend into any environment, the Q Barrier seasmlessly integrates into the classic, reflective Hall of Mirrors at Chateau de Versailles, France.
Museum de Toulouse, France. The Q Barrier Freestanding elegantly guides and directs visitors without clashing with the display or decor. We designed this ‘full height’ barrier system to guide and manage visitors. It is ideally suited to creating flexible layouts for directing the flow of visitors at entrances to exhibits, for ticketing or handling large numbers. It is both a physical and visual message dictating accessibility and ensuring that queuing is an orderly and defined process. Modular signage options can be attached easily and securely to the barrier to assist with informing and directing visitors, and the Elasticated Cord offers an elevated, clean, modern alternative to the traditional droopy rope installations. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Freestanding Dimensions 915mm high x 335mm diameter base Material Brushed stainless steel Finish Q BARRIER FREESTANDING © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 26 CODE: B5010SS PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Plymouth Museum, Devon, UK. Simple, effective, and suited to more static layouts, the Q Barrier Surface Mounted post has a small base plate that is attached to the floor with four fixings (screws or expansion bolts) providing a rigid installation to support our discreet Elasticated Cord that offers an upgraded, modern alternative to the traditional droopy rope installations. A thin stainless steel cover then hides the fixings providing a clean uncluttered finish. The proportions and detailing have been designed to complement museum and gallery environments with clean lines and neutral finishes. Our Signage Plate will attach easily and securely to the barrier using a Q Barrier Signage Adaptor to assist with informing and directing visitors. Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Freestanding Dimensions 895mm high x 125mm diameter base Material Brushed stainless steel Finish Q BARRIER SURFACE MOUNTED © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 27 CODE: B5400SS For more details, click here to view on our website For more details, click here to view on our website
The Shard, London, UK. Designed for more permanent installations, the Q Barrier Floor Socket is ideally suited to directing the flow of visitors at entrances to exhibits, for ticketing areas, or where there is a requirement for people to wait in a queue. It is both a clear physical and visual message dictating accessibility and ensuring that queuing is an orderly and defined process. Suitable for static situations, the barrier post screws into a floor socket providing a rigid installation to support our discreet elasticated cord. As with the other Q Barrier variations, our signage adaptor can be used to create an informative visitor guidance system. If required, the uprights can be removed and the floor socket filled with a flush fitting plug that leaves a smooth, trip-free stainless circle of just 45mm. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Stanchion for artwork/exhibit protection - Freestanding Dimensions 900mm high x 32mm diameter (100mm x 45mm socket) Material Brushed stainless steel Finish Code B5100SSB Q BARRIER FLOOR SOCKET © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 28 CODE: B5100SSB Q BARRIER FLOOR SOCKET BLANKING PLUG CODE: B5254 Designed to be inserted into the socket when the Q Barrier upright is removed, creating a flush, smooth finish with the floor. BLANKING PLUG REMOVAL TOOL CODE: B5250 Allows you to easily remove the Blanking Plug from the socket of the Q Barrier Floor Socket, so that you can insert the upright. ELASTICATED CORD CODE: B60 Compatible with all our barriers; the cord slots beneath the top cap and is pulled taught to create a neat line between the barriers, creating a discreet boundary. SIGNAGE ADAPTOR CODE: B5079SS 60 degree signage connector. Once in place, you can add one of our Signage Plates, A4 or A3, used in both portrait or landscape. SIGNAGE PLATE CODE: LS15 Used with a signage adaptor, The signage plate is a label Holder with end strips that secures graphics and allow switching between portrait or landscape orientations. DIRECTIONAL BARRIER ACCESSORIES © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 29 VIEW ALL ACCESSORIES ONLINE Our full collection of barrier accessories can be seen on our website. Our systems are designed to be modular, for maximum flexibility and convenience. To browse and shop all of our barrier accessories, please visit our website - click here. For more details, click here to view on our website
EXPLAIN EXHIBITS AND INFORM VISITORS Educating and guiding visitors around your museum, gallery or venue is one of the most important aspects to think about. Our signage systems are industry standard, adapted to be slimmer, stronger and cost-effective. In addition, our Label Holders and Signage Plates also adapt to fit our barrier systems, allowing for multi-purpose, modular systems that make better use of available budgets, offer the neatest possible finish and least equipment taking up space within the museum, gallery or venue. SOLUTIONS Label Holder Freestanding Label Holder Display Case Label Holder Shelf Edge Label Holder Pinnacle Label Holder Information Stand Reader Rail Bespoke LABELS & SIGNAGE © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 30 17 Designed to provide a flexible, portable, elegant labelling solution, the Pinnacle Label Holder sits confidently and quietly here at the Museum of Somerset, UK.
The Label Holder, also known as a ‘Caption Holder’, is a museum & gallery industry standard, and this is one product that we haven’t invented. Having said that, we have completely re-engineered it, to make it slimmer, stronger, and cost effective. Suited to a variety of applications, although most widely used in museums & galleries, the Label Holder is equally at home in facilities as signage and wayfinding, as well as, high-end retail establishments for displaying price and product information. The objective is to offer information in the simplest, least distracting manner possible, and the Label Holder does this by displaying information about the item or artwork in an easy to read and discreet manner. Close enough to inform but not so close as to distract. The Label Holder works by sliding the cover to one side and inserting the paper ‘label’. The Label Holder has a thin extruded aluminium backplate with a clear or low reflect acrylic cover. It comes with a single screw fixing (on the smaller sizes) to aid positioning and levelling on your surface. The Label Holder can also be used to add signage to our barrier systems, when used in conjunction with our Barrier Signage Adaptor. Designers Note: We always recommend using labels of a consistent width throughout a gallery space. This consistency helps minimise visual distraction and avoid the wall becomming cluttered. FEATURED High Museum of Art, Atlanta, USA. LABEL HOLDER PRODUCT SPECIFICATION - LABEL HOLDER Function Artwork label, fixed to wall, or used with our barriers Dimensions 100x50mm (Landscape) 100x100mm (square) 150x100mm (landscape or portrait) 150x150mm (square) A5 210x150mm (landscape or portrait) A4 298x210mm (landscape or portrait*) A3 420x298mm (landscape)* US letter 8.5x11in (portrait)* US 14x11in (landscape)* US 17x11in (landscpae)* *Note: The back plate is thicker for theses sizes. Material Aluminium back plate, acrylic front cover (standard or low reflect options available) Finish Customise Available in bespoke lengths and RAL colours CODE: L1510 © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 33 For more details, click here to view on our website
A multi-functional, flexible way to display information near artworks or artifacts, the Freestanding Label Holder has a durable anodised finish and a thin extruded aluminium backplate with an acrylic cover. It has the advantage of being extremely slim, robust, cost effective and comes with a permanently attached aluminium foot. Our flexible Freestanding Label Holder is equally at home in museums and galleries as it is in reception areas in commercial offices, hospitality environments and high-end retail establishments for displaying price and product information. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Museum of Somerset, Taunton, UK. Function Freestanding Label/Caption Holder Dimensions Landscape and portrait options from 150x100mm up to A3 (full details online). Label angle 45°. Material Extruded aluminium back plate, attached aluminium foot and acrylic front cover. Finish Customise Available in bespoke lengths and RAL colours © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 34 FREESTANDING LABEL HOLDER CODE: LF11 The Display Case Label Holder is an industry standard that also works well outside display cases. This is an extended, slightly lower version of our Freestanding Label Holder and has its own stand so that it presents information at a 45 degree angle. Available in 100mm or 150mm extrusion heights, this label sits neatly at the front of a display and can provide an extensive amount of information about the items it narrates. Being freestanding, this is a great label for both temporary and permanent displays. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Westminster Cathedral, UK. Function Freestanding Label/Caption Holder Dimensions 100mm or 150mm height options, 600mm length as standard, bespoke lengths available up to 2400mm. Material Extruded aluminium back plate, attached aluminium foot and acrylic front cover. Finish Customise Available in bespoke lengths and RAL colours © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 35 DISPLAY CASE LABEL HOLDER CODE: L110 For more details, click here to view on our website For more details, click here to view on our website
The Shelf Edge Label Holder is our solution for ‘on-shelf’ displays. This clean-lined Label Holder attaches to the front edge of a shelf (up to 10mm thick), moving all relevant information to a single linear format, protected with clear acrylic, leaving the shelf clear for a multi-artifact display, avoiding crowding. Also available with self-adhesive tape for thicker shelves, and can be laid on its back on a shelf or stand for a subtly angled display. Designers Note: This flush top design is available in 63mm (standard), or, with our new style shelf edge clip in 100mm, 150mm and 210mm height options (please contact us). PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Wedgewood Museum, Stoke on Trent, UK. Function Attached label/caption holder Dimensions 63mm high as standard (other heights now available, see above) and any width up to 2400mm (cut to size to order). Clips accommodate 10mm shelf. Material Aluminium extrusion, with low reflect acrylic cover. Finish Customise Available in bespoke lengths and RAL colours © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 36 SHELF EDGE LABEL HOLDER CODE: L1300M PRODUCT SPECIFICATION National Army Museum, London, UK. Function Freestanding Label/Caption Holder Dimensions Landscape and portrait options from 150x100mm up to 298mm (A4). Full details online. Material Extruded aluminium label back plate, low reflect acrylic front cover, stainless steel rod and base plate. Finish Customise Available in bespoke heights, label sizes and RAL colours Display information in an easily accessible format, directly adjacent to the display. The Pinnacle’s clean design consists of a Label Holder mounted at the top of a slim 12mm stainless steel rod at an easy to read angle of 45 degrees. This is mounted on a discrete stainless steel baseplate that provides all the necessary stability for your display. The low reflect acrylic cover minimises any reflected glare from lighting. All Pinnacle components are modular so you can swap label holders and posts to suit your display. New Update: Now available in wall mounted and plinth mounted options (without base). Please contact us for more information. © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 37 PINNACLE LABEL HOLDER CODE: LN17 For more details, click here to view on our website For more details, click here to view on our website
Clear, Portable Information: Our Information Stand is ideal for displaying directions, information or instructions at an easy to read 60 degree angle, designed to reduce glare from overhead lighting and improve accessibility for wheelchair users and younger visitors. Adaptable Stand Display Format: The display can be either A4 or A3, with the ability to switch between portrait or landscape formats, mounted on an upright post with a stable base plate. Information is displayed with the protection of a clear acrylic cover in either standard or low reflect options. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Freestanding, portable signage holder Dimensions 1120mm high (with A4 signage) x 32mm diameter upright and 335mm diameter base plate. Angle of display 60°, label size A4 or A3 (landscape or portrait) Material Stainless steel or PPC grey (a hard wearing baked on finish) Finish Customise Available in bespoke RAL colours © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 38 INFORMATION STAND CODE: L143 Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, USA. The Reader Rail is the perfect choice for installations where you need to display an extensive quantity of information together in a continuous format, that provides an accessible narrative style, with the opportunity and space for a vibrant mix of text and images. It can also simultaneously serve to separate visitors from vulnerable displays or provide more information as part of a defined pathway. The Freestanding display is presented on top of two or more stainless steel Information Stands at an angle of 60 degrees, so that it is visible to adults, children and wheelchair users alike, and minimises or eliminates reflected glare from overhead lighting. The artwork is also protected with a faceplate of clear, low reflect acrylic that comes ready fitted to the Reader Rail. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Freestanding, portable signage holder Dimensions Signage: 298mm (A4) or 11” (US Letter) height x 1220mm, 1830mm or 2440mm length (other lengths available). Stand: 1120mm high, 32mm uprights, 335mm base plates. Angle of display 60°. Material Anodised aluminium signage, stainless steel uprights and base plates Finish Customise Available in bespoke RAL colours © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 39 READER RAIL CODE: L121 Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, USA. For more details, click here to view on our website For more details, click here to view on our website
BESPOKE LABELLING SOLUTIONS Where standard size or finish options do not quite meet your specific requirements, or where a completely customised system is needed, we are able to design and manufacture bespoke label solutions. Right: Bespoke powder coated Pinnacle Label Holders at the National Army Museum, London. Bottom Left: Bespoke, Surface Mounted Reader Rail, powder coated in Black, at the American Heritage Museum, Massachusetts, USA. Bottom Right: Bespoke powder coated Freestanding Label Holder in Black at Petworth House NT. © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 40 Our recently developed alternative clip for our Shelf Edge Label Holder, which means the Shelf Edge can now be made with almost any size label extrusion. BESPOKE For more details, click here to view on our website.
27 ARTWORK PRESENTATION & SECURITY When it comes to artwork hanging systems, it is vital to choose the right option to suit the hanging conditions and artwork type. Whether your facility is a museum, gallery, commercial, hospitality or civic space, Absolute’s key design objective for its collection of hanging systems is the same; To provide strong, discreet and flexible art wall management along with security and storage options to meet your specific needs. We offer direct to wall art hangers, a range of track systems and back-of-house art storage accessories. SOLUTIONS Track (rail) Systems: Flush Mount Track, H Track, T Track, C Track Panel Clip Hanging System Hanging Sets (to work with the various hanging systems above) Ryman Hanger Collection Link Hanger Chain Hanger L Bracket Storage Hook ART HANGING SYSTEMS © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 42 Flush Mount Track installed at the Design Museum, London. The flush finish and clean lines of the track form an architectural detail, and the ease of use offers great display flexibility and quick change overs for temporary exhibitions.
© Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 44 Above: Example Hanging System (Track and Hanging Set) Note: A Hanging Set consist of 2 Top Blocks, 2 Hanging Lengths & 2 Hanging Components. The Top Blocks are determined by the Track (Rail) type selected. You have a choice of Hanging Length and Artwork Connector type (further explanation overleaf). Track (Rail) Flush Mount, H Track, T Track or C Track Top Block Type dictated by Track choice Hanging Length Cord, Cable or Rod Hanging Component Ryman Barrel or Hook Barrel Above: H Track with cover, with one Hanging Set comprising of H Track Top Blocks, Stainless Steel Rods and Ryman Barrels. The artwork would attach to the Ryman Barrel via Ryman Hangers fixed to back of the art. Options and weight capacities explained further overleaf. Above: Graphic demonstrating loading capacity options of our Track systems. This example applies to Flush Mount Track, H Track or T Track, with Stainless Steel Rod Hanging sets. Remember: our Track systems are strong, but only as strong as the sub-structure they are fixed to. 150KG Artwork 75KG Artwork 75KG Artwork 2.5MTR LENGTH OF TRACK ART HANGING TRACK (RAIL) EXPLAINER Important: The track (and sub-structure it is fixed to) determines the overall weight carrying capacity, the hanging sets support. For example, adding Rods to C Track will NOT enable the track to carry more weight. For advice regarding heavier artworks or any other queries, please contact us: +44(0)1769 572389 sales@absoluteproduct.com www.absoluteproduct.com RYMAN BARREL Connects the hanging set to an Absolute Ryman Hanger (right) on back of frame. HOOK BARREL Connects the hanging sets to an artwork that has its own cord/string at the back (right). RYMAN HANGER Hangers fix to the back of artworks, and then hung on Ryman Barrels (left). EXISTING CORD/STRING At the back of an artwork, hung on the hook barrels (left). + + H TRACK Fits to top of finished walls. Supports artworks up to 150kg each*. FLUSH MOUNT TRACK Built into wall during construction. Supports artworks up to 150kg each (or more with guidance)*. T TRACK Built into wall during construction or retrofit. Recess above wall panels. Supports artworks up to 150kg each*. C TRACK Built into ceiling during construction or can be retrofit. Supports artworks up to 15kg each*. PERLON CORD 2mm diam, semi transparent. A pair supports individual artworks weighing up to 25kg. STAINLESS STEEL CABLE 1.5mm diam, Silver. A pair supports individual artworks weighing up to 60kg. STAINLESS STEEL RODS 5mm diam, Silver or White. A pair supports individual artworks weighing up to 150kg. 01 | SELECT TRACK (RAIL) 02 | SELECT HANGING LENGTH (PART OF HANGING SET) 03 | SELECT ARTWORK CONNECTOR (PART OF HANGING SET) © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 45 *WEIGHT CAPACITIES: Our track systems are strong, but only as strong as the sub-structure they are fixed to. To support an individual artwork weighing up to the maximum stated above, track fixings must be at 300mm centres and fixed to a hardwood or plywood structure within the wall. An individual artwork must be hung on two suspended supports, allowing the weight to be equally distributed between the supports. Heavier artworks can be supported, please contact us. ART HANGING TRACK (RAIL) EXPLAINER Note: Our track systems will support even heavier artworks with the right installation, please consult us.
ABSOLUTE MUSEUM & GALLERY PRODUCTS | 15 Flush Mount Track installed at the Whisper Gallery, London. This image shows the discrete translucent Perlon Cord hanging length option in action. The Design Museum, London, UK. The Flush Mount Track is our strongest and most discreet wall-mounted track system that is installed as a recessed art rail at the construction phase of a project. In addition to being our most discreet track, it is also our strongest, with a narrow slot of just 8mm visible when the track is finished flush with the wall. The Flush Mount Track should be considered and specified pre-construction as installation occurs just prior to plaster board or other wall liners. The top blocks that sit in the channel of the track and connect to the hanging length are front loading and slot into place, making this a quick, easy and conveninent track when installing and deinstalling artworks. FLUSH MOUNT TRACK (RAIL) © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 47 CODE: H6100 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Artwork hanging track (rail) system. Dimensions 17mm width x 55mm vertical height. Sold in 2.5m lengths. Loading Fixings must be into hardwood, plywood or metal for maximum support. The standard fixing (300mm) will support artworks up to 150kgs when hung on two suspended supports. Much heavier weights possible, please contact us. Material Anodised aluminium extrusion (available in either Silver or powder coated White). Finish Customise Available in bespoke RAL colours. For more details, click here to view on our website
Fulham Palace, London, UK. H TRACK (RAIL) H Track is our best selling track system and is designed to be fitted to existing walls. When used in conjunction with H Track Cover and fixed at a high level, the H Track blends effortlessly with the ceiling junction or mouldings and provides a stable point from which to hang artworks without having to attach them directly to the wall, ideal for when an existing wall should not be drilled or marked when hanging, as well as where artworks are changed frequently for exhibitions. This track is slim, discreet and strong, suitable for use in almost any setting from museums and galleries to large and small offices, private residences, hospitality venues and even historic palaces. The top blocks are inserted through a mouth at the top making it extremely secure, particularly when rods are used. © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 48 CODE: H6000 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Artwork hanging track (rail) system. Dimensions 12.5mm width x 25.5mm vertical height. Sold in 2.5m lengths. Loading Fixings must be into hardwood for maximum support. The standard fixing (300mm) will support artworks up to 150kgs when hung on two suspended supports. Heavier loads possible, please contact us for advice. Material Anodised aluminium extrusion (available in either Silver or powder coated White). Finish Customise Available in bespoke RAL colours. H Track installed over a staircase suspending multiple artworks per hanging set, fixed just below the cornice, it blends neatly into the detailing, at the Barnstaple Museum, Devon, UK. For more details, click here to view on our website
Recruitment company offices, Barbican, London, installed above fabric panels. T TRACK (RAIL) T Track is highly discreet, designed to be recessed above the wall liner and tight against the ceiling, or under a cornice. This provides an architectural transition that is flush with the lower wall. T Track should be considered and specified pre-construction as installation considerations should occur prior to plaster board, other wall liners or cornice work. It can be fitted during construction, or a clean reveal can be prepared for an after construction fit. This track can also be built out to occur over deeper fabric wrapped or other material panels. We recommend the T Track Cover to ensure a clean finish. The top blocks are front loading and slot into place, making this a quick, easy and conveninent track when installing or changing artworks. © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 50 CODE: H6200 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Artwork hanging track (rail) system. Dimensions 15mm width x 31mm vertical height. Sold in 2.5m lengths Loading Fixings must be into hardwood or metal for maximum support. The standard fixing (300mm) will support artworks up to 150kgs when hung on two suspended supports. Material Anodised aluminium extrusion (available in either Silver or powder coated White). Finish Customise Available in bespoke RAL colours. C Track in situ installed into a wooden ceiling. C TRACK (RAIL) C Track is our solution for hanging artworks when you absolutely can’t fix to the wall, for example when you need to protect wooden panelling. It is slim, just 16.5 mm wide, and provides a simple and clean fixing point to hang artworks from the ceiling. For a flush finish, C Track installation detailing should occur whilst the ceiling is being designed, and installed during construction. Alternatively, C Track can also be surface mounted as a project requires. Artworks can then be hung at any position along the track using a choice of translucent Cord, Stainless Steel Cable or Stainless Steel Rod. As the track is installed into the ceiling, top blocks are inserted through a mouth opening on the underside of the track. © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 51 CODE: H6300 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Artwork hanging track (rail) system. Dimensions 16.5mm width x 15mm vertical height. Sold in 2.5m lengths. Loading Fixings must be into hardwood or metal for maximum support. The standard fixing (300mm) will support artworks up to 15kgs when hung on two suspended supports. When fixed securely at 150mm centres, the track can support artworks up to 25kgs in weight when hung on two suspended supports. Material Anodised aluminium extrusion (available in either Silver or powder coated White). Finish Customise Available in bespoke RAL colours For more details, click here to view on our website For more details, click here to view on our website
British Land Headquarters, London, UK. PANEL CLIP HANGING SYSTEM Drill-Free Hanging: Sold as a complete set, the Panel Clip Hanging System is for installations where the wall surface is clad with panels and has an accessible top edge. The Stainless Steel clips fit over the top of the panel and provide attachment points for our Hanging Sets. The clips have a neoprene pad on the inner surface that sits on the panel preventing sideways slip and cushioning the load. Our Panel Clips Hanging System includes a pair of Panel Clips as well as a pair of Hanging Sets (hanging lengths, top blocks and fixings). You will need one set/ pair per artwork. All accessories can also be purchased separately should you wish to hang more than one artwork per hanging length set. Pairs of Panel Clips are also available to purchase seperately to the hanging sets. © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 52 CODE: H7015 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Function Artwork Hanging Solution Dimensions Internal mouth of 20mm, designed to fit a 19mm veneered panel. 45mm high x 15mm front. Loading Panel Clips will only support up to 50kg per artwork no matter the type of Hanging Set elements selected. Material Matt stainless steel, with a broad back and narrow (15 mm) visible front that can easily be painted to match your decor. TRACK (RAIL) HANGING SETS FLUSH MOUNT HANGING SET CODE: H6115 The hanging set designed to work with our Flush Mount Track, the top block is predetermined, choice of hanging length type and connection component. CODE: H6215 The hanging set designed to work with our T Track, the top block is predetermined, choice of hanging length type and connection component. CODE: H6015 The hanging set designed to work with our H Track, the top block is predetermined, choice of hanging length type and connection component. T TRACK HANGING SET H TRACK HANGING SET C TRACK HANGING SET CODE: H6325 The hanging set designed to work with our C Track, the top block is predetermined, choice of hanging length type and connection component. Don’t Forget, all of the hanging sets for each track type are available in Perlon Cord, Stainless Steel Cable or Stainless Steel Rod (pictured), and available with Ryman Barrel (pictured) or Hook Barrel hanging components that connect the hanging length to the back of the artwork. For a refresher, please see pages 42-43. PANEL CLIP HANGING SET CODE: H7015 A simple and effective solution for hanging artwork on an applied panel without marking the surface. Rod, Cable or Cord Options. See page 52. ADDITIONAL HANGING COMPONENTS CODE: H6501 (Ryman) H6502 (Hook) The component that connects the hanging system to the back of your artwork, available to purchase in pairs, seperately from the full sets. © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 53 For more details, click here to view on our website
Framed artworks installed directly onto the wall with Ryman Hangers and Spring Keepers, as well as Surface Mounted Barriers with Wall Terminator, at Tate Britain, London, UK. RYMAN HANGER - SECURE, STRONG & MULTI-PURPOSE Our most popular solution for hanging artworks, used by an international body of galleries large and small, such as the Tate galleries and MoMA, due to the options of security levels, strength and flexibility of use they provide for those handling artworks, meeting the needs of curators, technicians and conservators alike. Rymans can be used when attaching directly to the wall, when hanging on our track systems and when hanging on Storage Hooks, meaning from storage to display only one attachment is required on the back of the frame, especially important when working with delicate frames or older artworks. WEIGHT LOADING Our Ryman Hangers can support artworks up to the following weights: Small Ryman 25kg, Large Ryman 75kg, Extended Ryman 150kg (per pair). It is important to note that this relies on the frame being in good condition. Heavier artworks can be supported, please contact us. The illustration right demonstrates how our Rymans work when used in conjunction with High Security Spring Keepers - the Keepers can only be removed when our Security Key is used. All Security Keys are numbered and logged. The hole in the centre of the Ryman Hanger fits over a screw in the wall, the Ryman Barrel (if using our Track System), or our Storage Hooks (if using on a storage rack). You then gently lower the artwork and it is fixed in place in the upper narrow channel. You can then insert your Spring Keepers for added security. Artwork Frame Spring Keeper Security Key Ryman Hanger RYMAN HANGER © Absolute Museum & Gallery Products Ltd | +44 (0)1769 572389 | sales@absoluteproduct.com | absoluteproduct.com 55 Pictured above: Large Ryman Hanger with Ryman Secure Spring Keeper (mid-level security option) on the back of a frame.
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