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Quick guide to paper pulp evaluation
Get a handy introduction to instruments cover all aspects of pulp evaluation, including screening, beating and refining, freeness measurement, fiber classification and laboratory handsheet preparation in our quick guide.
Discover useful information and tips about pulp evaluation testing machines from our specialist brand, TMI Büchel.
Understanding uses of paper pulp evaluation testing machines
Testing instruments for pulp evaluation are suitable for:
- Evaluating slush pulps taken from production lines to ensure continuity in pulp quality
- Checking consistency of purchased pulp and evaluating alternative pulp sources to provide the required paper or board properties at the most economical cost
- Research and development to improve pulp quality, alter pulp characteristics to optimize paper and board product properties and optimize pulp blends and their treatment in stock preparations
Solutions from TMI Büchel include the Canadian Standard Freeness Tester, the Sheet Former 73 – 6 0, Cobb Sizing Testers and more.
For further insight and information about each tool, download our Pulp Evaluation Application Information guide. There, you’ll find a full breakdown to the applications and specifications of many popular pulp testing machines from TMI Büchel.
Each instrument is presented in terms of their contribution to pulp evaluation, including the principles of application, benefits and operational characteristics.
Evaluating pulp and testing paper with Industrial Physics
Our specialist brand TMI Büchel is renowned for manufacturing physical property testing instruments for paper and flexible packaging – and we have many years of expertise in the evaluation of pulp. Check out our full range of TMI Büchel products and solutions.
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