Suction Tables

Conservators use suction tables for a variety of applications including cleaning, repairing, and paper infilling. Connect any of these economical suction tables to a standard size, professional grade vacuums, wet or dry, with attachment hose and you are ready to go. Our exclusive Ex-Libris Conservation Station with Suction Table even comes equipped with a Karcher® water filter vacuum.

The Ex-Libris line of portable suction tables include several formats each designed to perform a specific task. Some are also equipped with a connector hose and a carrying case. Please read the description of each product.

The wedge portable suction table was designed by a painting conservator and allows the user to get under stretcher bars on a painting on canvas.

The large portable suction table is great for book conservators, while the mini suction device provides textile conservators a way to reach hard to get at areas of historic clothing and vintage costumes.

There is also a stand-alone laboratory size, Economical Cold Suction Table specifically designed with book repair in mind.