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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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Going the Distance with Utah PaperBox’s Trim Removal Solution, Paper360º January/February 2022
Going the Distance with Utah PaperBox’s Trim Removal Solution, Paper360º January/February 2022
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Single-Site Catalyst Produced Polyolefin Plastomers for Extrusion Coating and Laminating, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1999, Vol. 83(5)
Single-Site Catalyst Produced Polyolefin Plastomers for Extrusion Coating and Laminating, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1999, Vol. 83(5)
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Three Reasons Why India’s Paper Industry Hasn’t Boomed, Paper360º March/April 2020
Three Reasons Why India’s Paper Industry Hasn’t Boomed, Paper360º March/April 2020
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One of the World’s Most Modern Paper Mills, Paper360º May/June 2021
One of the World’s Most Modern Paper Mills, Paper360º May/June 2021
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Project Wolfpack Springs to Life, Paper360º September/October 2021
Project Wolfpack Springs to Life, Paper360º September/October 2021
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ASPI News, Paper360º January/February 2019
ASPI News, Paper360º January/February 2019
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Influence of pallet pattern on top-to-bottom compression performance of unitized loads, TAPPI Journal
ABSTRACT: Environmental scaling factors estimate a corrugated container’s ability to withstand various conditions it will encounter during the storage and distribution process. In this project, we examined the compressive resistance of unitized loads using differing pallet stacking patterns. To simulate real-world failure scenarios in our laboratory tests, we used two different nominal board grades of single-wall C-flute regular slotted containers loaded with a plywood panel and bagged salt to direct the failure location to the bottom of the stack. Our results showed that the columnar aligned pattern provided the greatest compressive resistance and the interlocked stacking arrangement yielded the lowest of the patterns evaluated. Based on the study results, we calculated box compression retention multipliers for each pattern and compared them to scaling factors published by the Fibre Box Association.
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Anthony Pratt is RISI’s NA CEO of the Year, Paper360º November/December 2020
Anthony Pratt is RISI’s NA CEO of the Year, Paper360º November/December 2020
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Quick Evaluation of Fillers and Fines in Paper and Board, Paper360º March/April 2020
Quick Evaluation of Fillers and Fines in Paper and Board, Paper360º March/April 2020