Device for Pest Control in Museum and Art Collections

Tankki Oy’s pest control chamber offers museums and art galleries a unique, safe, and efficient solution for treating valuable items against destructive insects without the risk of damage. Traditional methods such as freezing and heat treatment are not always suitable for delicate materials – that’s why a new system was developed to enable treatment in an oxygen-free environment under optimal conditions.

Advantages of the Solution

• Safe and gentle treatment: Items remain intact and undamaged as temperature and humidity stay within defined values throughout the process.
• Automatic operation: The chamber performs measurements and oxygen removal automatically – the user only needs to start the device.
• Large, Customizable Capacity: The chamber standard dimensions (approx. 6 m × 2.5 m × 2.3 m) accommodate large batches, with tailored sizing available to meet your needs.
• Versatile applicability: The method is suitable for various items, such as paintings, marble, electrical components, sculptures, textiles and more.

Technical Features
Chamber equipped with automation, where nitrogen quickly and safely displaces air.
Humidity and pressure control ensure safe conditions for the items.
Delivered ready for use, including installation, auxiliary equipment, commissioning, and training.

Compliant with Legislation
Implementation of the method requires a permit in accordance with biocide legislation. Tankki Oy provides assistance with permit matters if needed.

Proven Success
Tankki Oy’s pest control chamber has already proven its effectiveness in the collections of the Finnish Heritage Agency, where a wide range of items have been successfully treated. Careful planning, technical expertise, and understanding customer needs are key to achieving successful results.