What WA Museum told us they wanted.

The WA Museum CRC required a state-of-the-art archival storage solution to safely and efficiently accommodate its growing collections, especially sensitive materials preserved in ethanol. The storage system needed to maximise capacity, ensure vibration-free operation, and offer ease of use and reliable preservation capabilities.

How we acted on what we heard.

Castledex consulted closely with the WA Museum to design, supply, and install four Foreg 2000 mechanically operated compactus units by Forster. These mobile shelving units were selected for their exceptional capacity, durability, smooth vibration-free operation, and user-friendly mechanical system. The Foreg 2000 compactus enabled efficient movement of up to 30 tons of storage with minimal effort, enhancing both accessibility and safety.

The units were engineered to accommodate 252 bays, providing over 8,064 lineal metres of storage space. Additionally, the system's design ensured preservation requirements were fully met, safeguarding sensitive artifacts from any operational vibrations or deterioration.

In addition to the whale skeleton, the collections span terrestrial and aquatic zoology, earth sciences, anthropology, history, and rare objects preserved in ethanol—many of which are sensitive to vibration and environmental change.