Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - STAR of the MonthThe TAPPI T 836 four-point bending stiffness test method provides operations managers and R&D professionals with precise flexural rigidity measurements for corrugated board, solid boards, and paperboard in machine and cross directions. This standardized procedure covers materials with bending stiffness ranging from 0.5 to 200 Nm, enabling accurate quality control benchmarking and material performance validation. The four-point loading configuration delivers reliable data for corrugated packaging applications, supporting informed decision-making in production optimization and material selection. Available through TAPPI standards, this method helps teams maintain consistent testing protocols while meeting industry specifications for packaging performance.
Article1 min read Nov 27, 2024STAR - November 2024 - TAPPI Standards in BallotTAPPI Standards balloting opens for four critical industry specifications, including specular gloss measurement, color determination, residual ink concentration analysis, and tissue product thickness testing. Senior industry professionals and Legacy Leaders can contribute their decades of expertise by reviewing draft standards and participating in Standard-Specific Interest Groups. These balloting opportunities represent meaningful ways for experienced practitioners to maintain professional influence, shape industry standards, and leverage their technical knowledge in advancing paper and pulp manufacturing protocols. Contact standards@tappi.org to request ballot copies or join review committees where your extensive experience directly impacts future industry practices.
