Testing Standard:
Standard Number
TAPPI T494
Standard Title
Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard, Test Method
Overview for TAPPI T494 Tensile Properties of Paper:
Rationale for TAPPI T494 Tensile Properties of Paper:
Data collected indicates the quality of the fiber strength, fiber length, and bonding of paper which could identify possible issues in meeting expectations when combined into corrugated boxes. This test method can be used to compare different paper grades, virgin fibers versus recycled fibers, manufacturers, and more. It’s also possible to evaluate how the paper’s tensile strength changes when exposed to different environmental conditions such as high humidity.
Key Points:
- Determines desired paper strength and aids in comparison testing
- Optimizes costs by reducing overspecked paper
- Validates recycled material strength
- Verifies paper strength to manufacturer’s specifications
Related Standards:
- ASTM D828 – Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus
- ISO 1924-2 – Paper and Board – Determination of Tensile Properties – Part 2: Constant Rate of Elongation Method
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