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Rapid comparison of mineral oils vapor transmission rate through paper and board packaging materials, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2012
Rapid comparison of mineral oils vapor transmission rate through paper and board packaging materials, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2012
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Effects of flame and corona treatment on extrusion coated paper properties, TAPPI JOURNAL October 2011
Effects of flame and corona treatment on extrusion coated paper properties, TAPPI JOURNAL October 2011
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Comparison of cooking technologies for production of softwood kraftliner pulp, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2014
Comparison of cooking technologies for production of softwood kraftliner pulp, TAPPI JOURNAL March 2014
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Assessing variation in package modeling, TAPPI Journal April 2021
ABSTRACT: Predictions from empirical models are affected by variability in the input parameters for the data set used to build the models. For corrugated boxes, the difference between actual and modeled compression strength creates a real cost associated with box production, often resulting in boxes that may need to be over-designed to compensate for a lack of model precision. No work to date has attempted to assess the limitation in these compression estimates due to input parameter testing variability. In this paper we approach that problem, initially for the McKee equation and then conceptually for other box models. For our industry to do a better job at meeting the needs of our corrugated packaging customers, we need to reduce the variation in the tests we all rely on, particularly for evaluating material strength (edge crush test [ECT]) and package compression performance (box compression test [BCT]).
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Corrugated medium strength assessments in different flute structures, TAPPI Journal April 2026
ABSTRACT: Recent advancements in our ability to evaluate papers and our understanding of the mechanics of box failure have brought a renewed focus on measuring the performance of corrugated medium and an associated evolution of paper measurement approaches. This study evaluates the load curves, Hardness (where the fluted structure’s loading shifts away from an elastic response), and Concora medium crush test (CMT) values for a range of corrugated mediums in different common flute geometries. The shape of the load curve is a function of the geometry of the fluting profile and the relative stiffness of the paper, with smaller flutes and heavier papers reaching both the Hardness value and the ultimate load at lower deformation. Nonetheless, while the specific dynamics during the loading process vary, Hardness and CMT values correlate linearly between flute structures, even when testing specimens after different equilibration periods post-fluting. These correlations confirm the applicability of the standard A-flute CMT test to a broad range of papers and potential combined board flute structures, supporting quality assurance processes for medium production and optimization in corrugated board manufacturing.
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Comparative evaluation of the potential for wax-alternative packaging coatings, TAPPI JOURNAL, August 2005, Vol. 4(8) (548 KB)
Comparative evaluation of the potential for wax-alternative packaging coatings, TAPPI JOURNAL, August 2005, Vol. 4(8) (548 KB)
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An evaluation of ECT sample height for small flute board grades and Box Manufacturerâ??s Certification compliance, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2009
An evaluation of ECT sample height for small flute board grades and Box Manufacturer’s Certification compliance, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2009
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Prioritization for an r&t program: tools that help to achieve consensus, TAPPI JOURNAL, July 2001, Vol. 84(7)
Prioritization for an r&t program: tools that help to achieve consensus, TAPPI JOURNAL, July 2001, Vol. 84(7)
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Revisiting paper strength measurements or estimating combined board strength, TAPPI JOURNAL, September 2007
Revisiting paper strength measurements or estimating combined board strength, TAPPI JOURNAL, September 2007
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Presentation of a dry black liquor gasification process with direct causticization, TAPPI Journal March 2006
Presentation of a dry black liquor gasification process with direct causticization, TAPPI Journal March 2006