Testing Standard:
TAPPI T807 Bursting Strength of Linerboard
Standard Number
TAPPI T807
Standard Title
Bursting Strength of Linerboard, Test Method
Overview:
TAPPI T807 Test Method details the procedure for obtaining the maximum bursting strength measurement of linerboard and paperboard materials with a minimum burst strength of 350 kPa (51 psi) and a minimum basis weight of 20 lbs/MSF (98 g/m2). This property is essential when evaluating the strength of linerboard paper for puncture resistance. Purple Diamond Testing offers TAPPI T807 Bursting Strength of Linerboard as part of our packaging compliance and validation services.
Rationale:
TAPPI T807 – Bursting Strength of Linerboard. Can be used to evaluate the strength of heavy paper linerboard materials that fall within the above parameters. It is inexpensive and relatively easy to perform with results that 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 disk until failure occurs. The maximum pressure up to material rupture is recorded as the bursting strength.
Key Points:
- Correlates directly to the thickness of the material
- Correlates to some end use requirements
- Verifies strength of material as stated by manufacturer
- Consider TAPPI T403 for paper weighing less than 20 lbs/MSF
- Consider TAPPI T810 for corrugated and solid fiberboard materials
Related Standards:
- ISO 2759 – Board – Determination of Bursting Strength
- TAPPI T403 – Bursting Strength of Paper
- TAPPI T810 – Bursting Strength of Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard
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