A proposal has been made for a new standard test method: "Dry tensile properties of paper towel and tissue products (using constant rate of elongation apparatus)."
This test method describes the procedure, using a constant-rate-of-elongation apparatus, for determining dry tensile strength, peak stretch, and tensile energy absorption of paper towel and tissue products. This procedure is applicable to all types of towel and tissue including bath, towel, napkin, and facial. The procedure is applicable to instruments performing either vertical or horizontal tests. The procedure was written for computer controlled instruments, since these are almost universally used for paper measurement activities. Manual instruments may be suitable for performing this test; however, the user is responsible for making this assessment and complying with the technical requirements described in this method. This procedure does not apply to paper, paperboard, combined corrugated board or handsheets.
A Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) must be formed for this proposal. Any individuals who are interested in this Standard may join the SSIG to receive ballots when this method is ready for vote. If you would like to join the SSIG for this project, please notify the Standards Department at standards@tappi.org or by fax at +1-770-446-6947 no later than November 17, 2014.
Also, the working group chair needs volunteers to participate in a round robin for this new method so that a precision statement can be developed. Please send a message to standards@tappi.org if your organization can participate in this round robin.