Testing Standard:
TAPPI T403 Bursting Strength of Paper
Standard Number
TAPPI T403
Standard Title
Bursting Strength of Paper, Test Method
Overview:
TAPPI T403 Test Method details the method of obtaining the maximum bursting strength measurement of paper and other flat paper products having a burst strength range of 7-175 psi (50-1200 kPa) and a thickness of up to 0.025” (0.6mm). Purple Diamond Testing offers TAPPI T403 Bursting Strength of Paper as part of our packaging compliance and validation services.
Rationale:
TAPPI T403 – Bursting Strength of Paper. Can be used to evaluate the strength of many paper materials that fall within the above parameters. Inexpensive and relatively easy to perform, results simulate the strength characteristics of some end use requirements. This is achieved by securing the material between annular clamps and applying increasing pressure through a rubber diaphragm until failure occurs. The maximum pressure up to the material rupture is recorded as the bursting strength.
Key Points:
- Correlates to some end use requirements
- Verifies strength as stated by manufacturer
- Utilize this test method to ensure quality control
- Consider TAPPI T807 for paperboard and linerboard materials
- Consider TAPPI T810 for corrugated and solid fiberboard materials
Related Standards:
- ISO 2758 – Paper – Determination of Bursting Strength
- TAPPI T807 – Bursting Strength of Linerboard
- TAPPI T810 – Bursting Strength of Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard
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