Posted by J Reinhold on 8/9/2013 to
What is a Time Capsule?
Types of Stainless Steel Time Capsule Boxes
Archives Box Capped Time Capsules
Our stainless steel capped time capsule archives boxes are perfect time capsule boxes for most anything. They're made by hand. They're the most practical choice for most projects. They work great for organizing as you go, too. If the time for your interment is 75 years or less, this is the best choice. You can also bury these easily (comes with complete sealing kit and instructions).
We made this style first as a container inside of a building's cornerstone. The style is versatile and can be customized to almost any dimension (call our office if you need a specific size). These time capsules are stainless steel and may also be buried if common sense conditions are provided (for instance, the capsule should be oriented up & down so that the cap is in the upright position). Other common sense considerations should be followed if you bury any time capsule, such as 'DO NOT bury in a regularly watered area' and other tips and recommendations included with your order.
Do not place any time capsule above ground, without any insulation or protection against weather elements.
The time capsules have a satin finish, and welds are polished.A popular option is Laser Engraving for the time capsule lid. See our pricing for Laser Engraving and our Laser Engraving Gallery for ideas on what to say and how it might look.
Bolted Time Capsules
The bolted time capsule 3000 is our best designed time capsule box. It not only looks good, but it's easy to work with, easy to close, and can be buried easily without any vault. There is no other seal on the market as good as this one. There's a machined o-ring groove, and our silicone o-rings fit the groove exactly right. Stainless steel bolts go down through the lid, but not into just any holes. They go down into "blind" holes. This means they're capped off underneath so that there is NO WAY any moisture can get through to the inside of the container. And it is the inside of the time capsule that will hold your own carefully chosen items. Bury or place them for 100 years or more. Bolted time capsules are special order and take time (up to 10 weeks) to make.
The sealing kit you get with this one includes the formed silicone O-Ring, 12 stainless steel bolts and washers, and instructions. The finish on these time capsules is a satin, and welds are shined. A popular option is Laser Engraving for the lid of this time capsule. For these designs you have a circular area on the lid - see our examples in our time capsule gallery.
The time capsules have a satin finish, and welds are polished.A popular option is Laser Engraving for the time capsule lid. See our pricing for Laser Engraving and our Laser Engraving Gallery for ideas on what to say and how it might look.
Bolted Time Capsules
The sealing kit you get with this one includes the formed silicone O-Ring, 12 stainless steel bolts and washers, and instructions. The finish on these time capsules is a satin, and welds are shined. A popular option is Laser Engraving for the lid of this time capsule. For these designs you have a circular area on the lid - see our examples in our time capsule gallery.
Things We Include with All Boxes
You'll get a limited warranty with each of our box time capsules.With each time capsule, we include a Write-On Silver Poly Time Capsule label. Use a Sharpie or similar permanent marker to place your instructions on it. It is an outdoor label, and should last a few years or more.
In addition, we calculate an amount of Oxygen Absorbers and Desiccant conditioners for each time capsule box. We figure three fourths of the height, and take the length x width. This head space is the amount of air that we use to calculate the oxygen absorbers that we include. The amount depends on the time capsule size.
If available, a starter packet of stationery is included as well as all 3 of our time capsule info pamphlets, and an inventory sheet. You get a sealing kit too, and that varies depending on the style, as discussed above.