Check here the list of TAPPI Technical Information Papers (TIPs) recently published:
TIP 0404-36 Classification of Paper, Board, Tissue and Pulp Grades (Revised)
TIP 1101-09 Dirt quantification for bleached kraft pulp with a web inspection system using transmitted light
We extend our special appreciation to the following volunteers who served as Working Group Chairs in the recently published reviews of TAPPI TIPs:
Farminder Anand - WGC for TIP 0404-36
Brian Mock - WGC for TIP 1101-09
Please note that the documents available for purchase on tappi.org and the Standards License Platform are updated monthly, usually around the 30th of each month. As a result, there may be a delay between the announcement of publication and their availability online. However, if you are subscribed to online access for Standards and TIPs and urgently require new documents that have not yet been posted, you can submit a request for TIPs to tip@tappi.org or Standards to standards@tappi.org.
Propose a New Standard or Technical Information Paper (TIP)
Getting started is easy. Do you have just a general idea for a Standard, or are you farther along and have a substantial draft? If you just have a general idea for a Standard or TIP, complete the New Idea Submission form. TAPPI will review your idea and identify an appropriate committee or group to work on your suggestion. If you are further along, send an initial draft to standards@tappi.org. From there, the TAPPI Standards Manager will guide you through the appropriate process to finalize and approve the new document.
Withdrawal of TIP 0304-73
TIP 0304-73 Checking For Coating Wear on Corrugating Rolls has been withdrawn due to lack of relevancy in the industry.
Withdrawn TIPs are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers.
To initiate the reinstatement process for withdrawn TIPs, please contact tip@tappi.org to open a Work Item.
Withdrawal of TIP 0305-53
TIP 0305-53 Machinery considerations and selection: yoked scoring slotting section has been withdrawn due to lack of relevancy in the industry.
Withdrawn TIPs are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers.
To initiate the reinstatement process for withdrawn TIPs, please contact tip@tappi.org to open a Work Item.
Withdrawal of TIP 0306-02
TIP 0306-02 Computer Assisted Mounting Systems has been withdrawn due to lack of relevancy in the industry.
Withdrawn TIPs are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers.
To initiate the reinstatement process for withdrawn TIPs, please contact tip@tappi.org to open a Work Item.
This section brings the experiences and shows the hard work of volunteers of TAPPI who work with Standards, TIPs or ISO TC 6.
Please meet our first STAR Member, Jacob A. Levesque
Jacob Levesque is a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Maine (UMaine) studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics and a concentration in Pulp & Paper Management. He has completed a summer internship at the Sappi Somerset Mill, where he served as a Pulp Lab Technician and learned valuable technical and engineering skills. He is actively engaged in the UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation and the TAPPI/PIMA Northeast Student Chapter. Additionally, Jacob contributes to the UMaine community as a student researcher. He’s looking forward to starting a process engineering co-op at Packaging Corporation of America in Filer City, MI.
“Anyone on the fence about volunteering their time to participate in TAPPI Standards should greatly consider the importance of the impact they can have on the industry and their surrounding communities.”
How has your involvement in TAPPI impacted your professional life?
Participating in TAPPI has significantly impacted my learning capabilities as a chemical engineering undergraduate student with hopes of going into the pulp and paper industry post-graduation. The work I do as a Standards volunteer has increased my strength in technical writing and reading with an emphasis on industry improvement. Moreover, my involvement at UMaine has included being a member of the TAPPI/PIMA Northeast Student Chapter. This provides unique opportunities for student engagement, including things like networking and opportunities to attend national conferences. My involvement in TAPPI has greatly expanded my ability to learn and develop as an aspiring chemical engineer.
What sparked your interest in Standards?
During the summer of my freshman year, I interviewed with Sappi Somerset mill in Skowhegan, Maine and was offered an internship. This unique position allowed me to work as a technical assistant in the Pulp Process Lab and gain experience working on a shift schedule to conduct tests to support the 24/7 continuous Kraft pulping process. This job involved collecting and analyzing pulp, Kraft liquors, and other samples for verification of meters throughout the Mill. Moreover, it involved collaborating with Pulping Operators and Supervisors in the Bleach Plant to report results and ensure the quality of the process. This experience introduced me to the importance of TAPPI Standards when running these tests. The TAPPI Standards give the operator and the mill, as a whole, a sense of assurance that the products produced in these mills are of high quality and regulated for purposes of safety and industry innovation. This internship opportunity was presented to me through the UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation (UMPPF), which gives students the ability to gain insight into real engineering experiences in the Pulp and Paper industry. A mentor of mine, Carrie Enos, is the president of the Foundation. Carrie is a TAPPI Fellow that I have known since attending Consider Engineering, a high school summer program hosted by UMPPF. She has been a great inspiration for me as I navigate the process of becoming more involved.
Is there any particular review that has impacted you? Please tell us about your experience.
One of the most recent and impactful reviews I have done was a ballot for T-625 Analysis of soda and sulfate black liquor. This review went about the same as any other ballot voting procedure, but this one in particular brought about a change that I felt was significant for the industry moving forward. Some of the suggestions were minor, involving typos, yet these changes are still important for increasing clarity for the workers. However, another change involved a suggestion to bold, or make more noticeable, the warning label to prevent a chemical explosion in one of the sections of the Standard sheet. This kind of change is significant, as any potential hazard should be noted properly for those working in these environments. Since safety is of utmost importance in the industry, this change stood out to me.
Why do you think Standards are important? How have you used them in your field?
The importance of TAPPI Standards cannot be overstated for the industry. With the experience I have had thus far, these standards ensure consistency and quality in the production of pulp, paper, and related products. By adhering to these standards, companies that employ them in their mills can meet specific quality benchmarks, leading to reliable and satisfactory products for consumers. Additionally, the use of these standardized procedures leads to expanded safety in the workplace, compliance with regulatory agencies, and the promotion of sustainable practices that help bolster environmental stewardship. With a common framework for manufacturers like TAPPI standards, companies across the globe can better understand product specifications and regulatory requirements that keep the pulp and paper industry sustainable and innovative.
Tell us a bit about yourself. (Hobbies, education, and passion)
Outside of my academic/professional life, I enjoy spending time outdoors! Much of this interest came from my involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, where I planned meetings and events, mentored new scouts through the ranks, and completed 150+ hours of service. The experience helped me gain valuable leadership and teamwork skills that define my everyday decisions. I achieved Eagle Scout, the highest scouting rank, in June 2021. From all of my past experiences, I remain eager to make a difference and inspire others.
What would you tell people that have never participated in Standards activities?
Getting involved with standards offers valuable opportunities for professional development. It allows you to deepen your understanding of industry best practices, stay updated on the latest advancements, and expand your network by interacting with experts and peers. Personally, this development has allowed me to share insights related to standards that have helped shape my vision for the industry. Beyond building the industry, working in standards serves a broader societal purpose by promoting safety and sustainability. Anyone on the fence about volunteering their time to participate in TAPPI Standards should greatly consider the importance of the impact they can have on the industry and their surrounding communities.
Does working with Standards give you a sense of fulfillment?
Yes! Working with TAPPI Standards has greatly influenced my desire to get more involved with the pulp and paper industry. It has shown me how important it is to the development of innovative products while maintaining proper safety and environmental practices in the workplace. Being able to influence changes in these policies and make them more efficient for workers in the industry allows me to make a direct impact on those principles. Without my involvement in Standards, much of my understanding of the industry would be incomplete; thus, I am provided with a sense of fulfillment when I look at the impact I can have on those around me.
If you could describe the value of TAPPI membership in one word, what would it be?
Diverse.
Thank you, Jacob Levesque for your contribution with TAPPI!
If you would like to share your experience with Standards, TIPs or ISO TC 6, please write to standards@tappi.org and the TAPPI Standards team will be happy to interview you.
Volunteers for the following working groups of Technical Information Papers (TIPs) are needed.
All Working Groups of TIPs require a minimum of 3 TAPPI members from 3 different companies in order to review a TIP. The following TIPs do not have an assigned Working Group Chair (WGC) to initiate the review:
Working Group Chairs Needed:
TIP 0402-38 Best practice guidelines for detecting and mitigating waterside cracking (stress-assisted corrosion) in power and recovery boilers
TIP 0416-06 Keys to successful chemical cleaning of boilers
TIP 0416-07 Evaluating reverse osmosis for treating makeup to the boiler feedwater in a pulp and paper mill
TIP 0420-14 Guide for increasing the maximum allowable working pressure of cast iron, ASME constructed paper machine dryers
TIP 0508-08 Thick stock and broke screening systems, evaluation, inspection, and maintenance
TIP 0606-25 Methanol (CH3OH) safe storage and handling
Working Group Members Needed:
TIP 0402-38 Best practice guidelines for detecting and mitigating waterside cracking (stress-assisted corrosion) in power and recovery boilers
TIP 0404-43 Water permeability of press fabrics
TIP 0508-09 Paper machine approach (head box) screening systems evaluation, inspection, and maintenance
TIP 0606-26 Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) safe storage and handling
If you would like to join a Working Group of a TIP, please write to tip@tappi.org for more information.
The Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for the following Standards are in need of additional members. These groups may or may not have ballots currently open.
T 1212 sp-21 Light sources for evaluating papers including those containing fluorescent whitening agents
T 1215 sp-21 The determination of instrumental color differences
T 267 cm-15 Compression wood identification in pulpwood
T 272 sp-21 Forming handsheets for reflectance testing of pulp (sheet machine procedure)
T 444 sp-21 Silver tarnishing by paper and paperboard
T 454 om-21 Turpentine test for voids in glassine and greaseproof papers
T 465 sp-21 Static creasing of paper for water vapor transmission tests
T 500 cm-21 Book bulk and bulking number of paper
T 515 om-20 Visual grading and color matching of paper
T 572 sp-21 Accelerated pollutant aging of printing and writing paper by pollution chamber exposure apparatus
T 573 sp-21 Accelerated temperature aging of printing and writing paper by dry oven exposure apparatus
Participating in a SSIG is free and open to anyone interested. Join now!
If no progress is made on balancing these SSIGs, then the respective methods may be considered for withdrawal at the next Q&SMC meeting. If you have an interest in becoming a member of either of these SSIGs please contact standards@tappi.org
The system for review and development of TAPPI Standards requires an announcement of review dates so that any interested TAPPI parties may access the drafts, submit comments, and/or join the Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) to cast an official vote.
Listed below are the Standards that will be up for review in 2024. The date indicated is the target date on which the draft will be distributed to the Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) for that particular Standard.
T 401 om-20 Fiber analysis of paper and paperboard (October 7, 2024)
T 480 om-20 Specular gloss of paper and paperboard at 75 degrees (October 7, 2024)
T 511 om-20 Folding endurance of paper (MIT tester) (October 7, 2024)
T 524 om-20 Color of paper and paperboard (45/0, C/2) (October 7, 2024)
T 549 om-20 Coefficients of static and kinetic friction of uncoated writing and printing paper by use of the horizontal plane method (October 7, 2024)
T 553 om-20 Alkalinity of paper as calcium carbonate (alkaline reserve of paper) (October 7, 2024)
T 558 om-20 Surface wettability and absorbency of sheeted materials using an automated contact angle tester (October 7, 2024)
T 567 om-20 Determination of effective residual ink concentration (ERIC) by infrared reflectance measurement (October 7, 2024)
T 580 om-20 Thickness (caliper) of towel, tissue, napkin and facial products (October 7, 2024)
T 836 om-20 Bending stiffness, four point method (October 7, 2024)
T 233 cm-15 Fiber length of pulp by classification (October 20, 2024)
T 267 cm-15 Compression wood identification in pulpwood (October 20, 2024)
T 808 cm-15 Flat crush test of corrugated board (flexible beam method) (October 20, 2024)
Any interested individuals who wish to be part of the voting for any Standard should send a message to standards@tappi.org and request voting membership on the corresponding SSIG, prior to the target ballot date, if possible. Anyone who joins the SSIG before the target balloting date will receive a notice of the ballot.
Next TC 6 Meeting(s) – Need to pre-register to attend. If you are a member of any working group (WG), please think about attending at least one of these meetings, or if you can’t please inform interim HOD of any important issues you may have.
TC 6 (Paper, board and pulps)
Proposed Dates: November 25, 2024 – November 29, 2024, Proposed Location: Beijing
TC 6/SC 2 (Test methods and quality specifications for paper and board)
Proposed Dates: November 25, 2024 – November 29, 2024, Proposed Location: Beijing
If you would like to know more or join the U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6, please write to isotc6@tappi.org.
...that to participate in the balloting process for TAPPI Standards you must sign up for the Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs)? Drafts are available for anyone to review, but to vote you must be a member of the SSIG. Each Standard has its own SSIG – so you have to sign up for each Standard that you have an interest in. Links to all of the SSIGs (by subject category) can be found on the SSIG Join Page. When you click on a Subject Category, it will display links to related SSIGs.
For details on these commonly used acronyms in the development of TAPPI Standards and TIPs, please see the Standards Guidelines and the TIP Guidelines, or send your questions to standards@tappi.org.
TIP = Technical Information Paper
Q&SMC = Quality and Standards Management Committee
SSIG = Standard-Specific Interest Group
SARG = Standards Advisory Review Group
WI = Work Item
WG = Working Group
WGC = Working Group Chair
om = Official Method
pm = Provisional Method
sp = Standard Practice
cm = Classical Method
ss = Standard Specification
sg = Standard Guideline
gl = Standard Glossary
wd = Withdrawn Standard
UM = Useful Method
Details on how to search and order TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods can be found on the TAPPI website’s Search and Order page.
All individual TIPs or Standards are available for electronic or paper delivery. For electronic delivery, the documents are e-mailed in PDF format. Hard copy documents can be mailed or faxed, but shipping and handling costs will apply.
For Individual TIPs, order Item Number: 0108____ (Insert TIP number)
For Individual Standards, order Item Number: 0104T____ (Insert Standard number)
For individual Useful Methods, order item number: 0104UM_____ (Insert UM number)
List price: $53; TAPPI member price: $35. There are no shipping or handling charges for electronic documents.
The TAPPI CD of Standards, TIPs, and UMs has been discontinued since 2021. An Individual or Company License for access to the continually updated collection of Standards, TIPs, and UMs via the web is the best way to always have a current set of documents accessible. A print-on-demand version of either the Standards, TIPs, or UMs, current and updated as of the date printed, is also available.
For information and quotes on company licenses, contact TAPPI Press (press@tappi.org) or +1-770-209-7277. For regular orders (including individual online licenses), contact Member Connection at 1-800-332-8686 (US), 1-800-446-9431 (Canada), or +1-770-446-1400 (international), or order online at www.tappi.org.
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