Equipment and Instrumentation

The Architectural Conservation Lab is equipped with a growing range of research-grade equipment from materials processing to characterization. Its equipment and instrumentation primarily support the conservation seminars of the Department in Historic Preservation. Some of the equipment may also be shared within the Weitzman School of Design for interdisciplinary materials research. Students and researchers may use the equipment listed below after registering for access, familiarizing with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and receiving training from the lab manager.

Use of the ACL and its instruments should be acknowledged in publications with the following text:

The authors gratefully acknowledge the use of facilities and instrumentation [name and model of equipment] supported by the Department of Historic Preservation, Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania.

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FS20 Tabletop Ultrasonic Cleaner

HOBO Data Logger

Humboldt Length Comparator

H-3248 Length comparators measure length changes of hardened cement paste, mortar and concrete prismatic specimens. Indicators are mounted on a sturdy upright support attached to a solid triangular base. All units Include stationary and movable anvils designed to fit H-3260 gauge studs, which are cast into test specimens and an Invar reference bar. Comparators for 10″ […]

IBIX 3 Portable Blasting Machine

The IBIX® 3 blasting machine is suitable for building and structural restorations. Typical applications include pre-paint preparation and cleaning surfaces. The IBIX® blasting machine delivers a consistent air and media flow. It requires low air volume and one operator only. Light weight aluminum construction Can be run by most small compressors Includes Application Gun and […]

IML-RESI PD Series Wood Inspection Drill

This equipment is shared with Morris Arboretum & Gardens. 400 mm drill depth

Konica Spectrophotometer CM-17D

  The CM-17d is a vertical portable spectrophotometer designed to be simple to configure and use. It has an electronic viewfinder for easy positioning and is excellent for measuring small samples and curved surfaces. It is ergonomically designed to be easy to grip and is designed to be used in various measurement scenarios, including one-handed […]

Mechanical Balance

CENT-O-GRAM® BALANCE Model 311. Max limit 2610g

Nikon OptiPhot 2 Polarized Microscope

Nikon SMZ-U Stereo Microscope

With boom stand

Ohaus Scout II

Olympus CX31 Microscope

PosiTest® AT-A Automatic Adhesion Tester

Measures adhesion of coatings to metal, wood, concrete and other rigid substrates. Select from four Stand-offs – 20 mm, 50 mm, 50×50 mm Tile and 50 mm C1583 Single-use dollies eliminate cleaning for re-use and can be kept as a permanent record Self-aligning aluminum dolly enables accurate measurements on smooth or uneven surfaces 10, 14, 20 or […]

Power Drill and Lamp

Protimeter MMS2

From the manufacturer: The Protimeter MMS2 is the industry’s most advanced all-in-one moisture meter. Its ergonomic, 4-in-1 design allows one-handed operation to measure moisture on and below the surface as well as ambient air humidity. With an infrared thermometer to calculate the difference between dew point and surface temperature, this meter is designed to assess […]

Q-Series Ultraviolet Lamp

For tasks requiring visual magnification in small examinations or fluorescence analysis, Spectro-UV presents the Q Series Ultraviolet (UV-A) Skin Examination Magnifier Woods Lamp, offering an attractive solution. Each Q Series Ultraviolet (UV-A) Skin Examination Magnifier Woods Lamp is specifically crafted to identify skin defects or trace amounts of fluorescence through its built-in magnifier lens. The […]

QUV Spray Accelerated Weathering Tester

From QUV | Q-Lab: The QUV accelerated weathering tester reproduces the damage caused by natural sunlight, rain, and dew. In a few days or weeks, the QUV tester can reproduce the damage that occurs over months or years outdoors. To simulate outdoor weathering, the QUV accelerated weathering tester exposes materials to alternating cycles of ultraviolet […]
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