September 25 was the target ballot date for the five-year review of T 577. However, when the mail list was selected, only 7 people were on the Standards-Specific Interest Group (SSIG). The minimum required is 10.
The scope of this method is: This procedure is used to determine the score bend resistance of a scored and unscored sample of a paperboard carton. Score bend resistance of a score on a paper carton is an important parameter to determine the force required to close a carton flap during a product filling operation on a packaging machine.
If you have an interest in this standard and would like to join the SSIG and receive ballots for this review, please send a message to standards@tappi.org by November 2, 2012.