Top 4 Paper Physical Property Tests by Paper Manufacturers

Even if the paper looks simple and an easy entity, the background story behind its manufacturing is rather complicated. To get high-quality paper, manufacturers make a number of efforts. The most important among those efforts is testing the paper for different properties so that it can serve the best to the customers. From bursting strength to ring crust, compression, gsm, tear resistance, and whatnot, a paper goes through a number of tests to finally get approved for end use. Following are some of the most common tests.

Top 4 Paper Physical Property Tests by Paper Manufacturers                                                                                                                                                                                                                  BurstingStrength

The bursting strength test is used to measure the pressure a paper can withstand before it finally ruptures. It is one of the oldest tests and is performed using the bursting strength tester for paper. Papers to be used for packaging, such as corrugated boxes, paper bags, etc. are tested using this instrument.  

Ring Crush

The ring crush test is used to determine the crush resistance of the paper or cylindrical-shaped corrugated boxes, against an edge-wise compression. This measure helps in knowing the capacity of the material to withstand damages during storing and handling.   

GSM

Gsm or grammge or basis weight of paper, boards, and paper tissues refers to the weight per unit area of the specimen. It is a significant parameter to evaluate if the paper of good quality and should be bought or not. A gsm tester is a professionally designed instrument that tests the thickness or weight per unit area of the paper.

Short Span Compression Strength

As the name suggests, the short span compression test measures the compression strength of the paper or corrugated board over a short span of compression. Fluting media, test liners and folding boxboards are the most common things that are tested using a compression strength tester.

Conclusion

Be it any property of papers or boards, UEC possess a great collection of testing equipment. If your’e a paper manufacturer, it is time to get in touch with us and invest in the high quality and accuracy-driven machines.