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New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods
Check here the list of TAPPI Technical Information Papers (TIPs) recently published: TIP 0404-31 Recommended dryer differential pressures (Revised) We extend our special appreciation to the following volunteers who served as Working Group Chairs in the recently published reviews of TAPPI TIPs: Gregory Wedel - WGC for TIP 0404-31 Special note: Documents appearing in the TAPPI online version of the Standards and TIPs are updated once a month (usually around the 30th). So it is possible that there is a delay between the publication announcement and the posting online. If you are a subscriber to the online access to Standards and TIPs and you are in a hurry for new documents that have not yet been posted, you can send a request for TIPs to tip@tappi.org or for Standards to standards@tappi.org. STAR of the Month
Title: Compression Wood Identification in Pulpwood This method is concerned with the detection of the compression wood that can be recognized by unaided vision or by means of a simple viewing device (1). Normally this is sufficient for operating purposes. Microscopic and chemical tests may be required in special cases. Severe and intermediate forms of compression wood are easily recognized, once the observer becomes familiar with their general characteristics. The borderline form requires some practice to distinguish it from normal wood. A viewing box is useful for training an observer and as an aid in deciding doubtful cases.
Fig. 4. Cross-section of compression wood in southern yellow pine 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) thick. Top view: photographed in reflected light. Bottom view: photographed by transmitted light. Note the opacity of the latewood. Purchasing Link: https://imisrise.tappi.org/TAPPI/Products/01/T/0104T267.aspx Date of Publication: May 29, 2025 If you would like to share your experience with Standards, TIPs or ISO TC 6, please write to standards@tappi.org and the TAPPI Standards team will be happy to interview you. TAPPI Standards in Ballot
Listed below are TAPPI Standards that have recently gone out for ballot to the corresponding Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG). The date in parentheses is the closing date for voting. T 1212 sp-21 Light sources for evaluating papers including those containing fluorescent whitening agents (October 17, 2025) The TAPPI Standards regulations require public review of standards that are up for ballot. Send a message to standards@tappi.org if you want to request a copy of the draft in ballot. If you would like to participate in the SSIGs that review and vote on the Standards, please contact TAPPI Standards Department at standards@tappi.org. SSIG Members Needed
The Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for the following Standards are in need of additional members. These groups may or may not have ballots currently open. T 1006 sp-22 Testing of fiber glass mats: use of modified TAPPI procedures for sampling and lot acceptance, stiffness, tear resistance, and thickness Participating in an SSIG is free and open to anyone interested. Join now! If no progress is made on balancing these SSIGs, then the respective methods may be considered for withdrawal at the next Q&SMC meeting. If you have an interest in becoming a member of either of these SSIGs, please contact standards@tappi.org Members for Working Groups of TIPs Needed
Volunteers for the following working groups of Technical Information Papers (TIPs) are needed.All Working Groups of TIPs require a minimum of 3 TAPPI members from 3 different companies in order to review a TIP. The following TIPs do not have an assigned Working Group Chair (WGC) to initiate the review: Working Group Chairs Needed: If you would like to join a Working Group of a TIP, please write to tip@tappi.org for more information. Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods Needed
Volunteers for the following working groups of Useful Methods (UMs) are needed. All Working Groups of UMs require a minimum of 3 TAPPI members from 3 different companies in order to review a UM. The following UMs do not have an assigned Working Group Chair (WGC) to initiate the review: Working Group Chairs Needed: UM 3 Determination of useful fiber in bagasse Working Group Members Needed: If you would like to join a Working Group of a UM, please write to Standards@tappi.org for more information. Standards Coming Up For Review
The system for review and development of TAPPI Standards requires an announcement of review dates so that any interested TAPPI parties may access the drafts, submit comments, and/or join the Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) to cast an official vote. Listed below are the Standards that will be up for review in 2025. The date indicated is the target date on which the draft will be distributed to the Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) for that particular Standard.
Any interested individuals who wish to be part of the voting for any Standard should send a message to standards@tappi.org and request voting membership on the corresponding SSIG, prior to the target ballot date, if possible. Anyone who joins the SSIG before the target balloting date will receive a notice of the ballot. Standards Ready for Final Approval at SARG
The list below show Standards that are ready to be submitted to SARG at its Fall 2025 meeting: (* = indicates Standards eligible for submission as American National Standards) *T 1215 sp-21 The determination of instrumental color differences (Reaffirmation) A copy of the final draft for all these Standards can be found in the SARG page at tappi.org (https://www.tappi.org/Get-Involved/Develop-Standards-Methods/standards-advisory-review-group/) Announcement of SARG Meeting
The Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) is a group of TAPPI members appointed by the Quality and Standards Management Committee (Q&SMC) who are familiar with the TAPPI Standards process and are qualified to participate in the final review of Standards after they have been approved by the appropriate Standards-Specific Interest Group (SSIG). SARG is required to meet twice a year to act on Standards that are in the final stage of review. The next meeting of the Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) will be held virtually on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (EST). The SARG meeting is open to anyone for participation to discuss any appeals relevant to the Standards up for approval. The meeting agenda and links to the final drafts have been posted on the SARG Page. If you would like to participate virtually via Zoom, please email standards@tappi.org by October 9th, 2025 for access. Overdue Reports Distributed
A report outlining the overdue reviews for Standards was sent to the Quality and Standards Management Committee (Q&SMC) on September 23rd, 2025. Copies of these reports were also sent to the assigned Working Group Chairs for these overdue reviews as well as to Chairs of the appropriate technical groups in TAPPI. Anyone who did not receive the overdue report but who have an interest may obtain a copy by requesting it from standards@tappi.org. Working Group Chairs: This report was sent to you for your information and action, if required. Q&SMC may, according to the Standards Guidelines, withdraw any Standards or TIPs whose reviews are overdue, especially if it appears that little progress is being made on the Work Item. If more information or indications of progress on these Work Items are received prior to the next meeting (Thursday, October 16th, 2025), Q&SMC will take these reports of progress under consideration. To provide updates regarding this report, send a message to standards@tappi.org no later than October 9th, 2025, in order to be able to provide this information to Q&SMC at their October 16th meeting. U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6
General Announcements
Getting started is easy. Do you have just a general idea for a Standard, or are you farther along and have a substantial draft? If you just have a general idea for a Standard or TIP, complete the New Idea Submission form. TAPPI will review your idea and identify an appropriate committee or group to work on your suggestion. If you are further along, send an initial draft to standards@tappi.org. From there, the TAPPI Standards Manager will guide you through the appropriate process to finalize and approve the new document. Guidelines are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers. Anyone wishing to open a Work Item for reinstatement of withdrawn Useful Method should contact standards@tappi.org. Did You Know
... that to participate in the balloting process for TAPPI Standards you must sign up for the Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs)? Drafts are available for anyone to review, but to vote you must be a member of the SSIG. Each Standard has its own SSIG – so you have to sign up for each Standard that you have an interest in. Links to all of the SSIGs (by subject category) can be found on the SSIG Join Page. When you click on a Subject Category, it will display links to related SSIGs. Acronyms You May Need to Know
For details on these commonly used acronyms in the development of TAPPI Standards and TIPs, please see the Standards Guidelines and the TIP Guidelines, or send your questions to standards@tappi.org.
Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods
Details on how to search and order TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods can be found on the TAPPI website’s Search and Order page. All individual TIPs or Standards are available for electronic or paper delivery. For electronic delivery, the documents are e-mailed in PDF format. Hard copy documents can be mailed or faxed, but shipping and handling costs will apply. For Individual TIPs, order Item Number: 0108____ (Insert TIP number) List price: $57; TAPPI member price: $38. There are no shipping or handling charges for electronic documents. The TAPPI CD of Standards, TIPs, and UMs has been discontinued since 2021. An Individual or Company License for access to the continually updated collection of Standards, TIPs, and UMs via the web is the best way to always have a current set of documents accessible. A print-on-demand version of either the Standards, TIPs, or UMs, current and updated as of the date printed, is also available. For information and quotes on company licenses, contact TAPPI Press (press@tappi.org) or +1-770-209-7277. For regular orders (including individual online licenses), contact Member Connection at 1-800-332-8686 (US), 1-800-446-9431 (Canada), or +1-770-446-1400 (international), or order online at www.tappi.org. Individual Access or Company license Join a SSIG Develop a TIP Standards Guidelines TIPs Guidelines |
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