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TAPPI TIP 0304-24: Calibration and maintenance of the burst tester

Scope: The burst tester may be used when performing bursting strength tests on paper, paperboard, linerboard, corrugated board, and solid fiberboard.

Bursting strength of corrugated board is a requirement of various carrier regulations and governmental specifications. Bursting strength of linerboard is critical because paper mills may use this property to control their process in order to conform to the regulations and specifications mentioned above. The burst test is relatively simple to perform but is susceptible to serious errors if the instrument is not properly maintained.

Publishing date: March 2023
Purchasing link: https://imisrise.tappi.org/TAPPI/Products/01/0108030424.aspx

Fig. 3. Platens in clamped position, with wing nut loosened

Fig. 4. High pressure gauge registering 150 psi (1035 kPa) clamping force

Working Group Members:
Jim Pauw – Chair, Mitchel Lincoln Packaging
Jerry Loza – Packaging Corporation of America
Jeff Gebauer – Niagara Sheets, LLC

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