Contract Research Testing - Current Pricing
(Extensive paper testing is negotiated on an individual project basis. Pricing for larger projects may significantly lower the price per sample. Call 513-529-2530 for a quotation.)
Beater Curve (4 CSF points with the following tests)
(TAPPI Method 200)
1) | CSF | |
2) | Basis Weight | |
3) | Caliper | |
4) | Apparent Density | |
5) | Tensile | |
6) | Tear | |
7) | Burst | $350 |
Each additional CSF point is | $ 50 | |
Individual Test
Canadian Standard Freeness (TAPPI T-227) | $30/sample | |
Basis Weight (TAPPI T-410) | $20/sample | |
Caliper - 10 test (TAPPI T-411) | $20/sample | |
Apparent Density (TAPPI T-220) | $40/sample | |
Tensile - 10 test (TAPPI T-494) | $60/sample | |
Smoothness (TAPPI T-538 or T-555) | $40/sample | |
Tear - 10 test (TAPPI T-414) | $25/sample | |
Burst - 10 test (TAPPI T-403) | $25/sample | |
Ash % - duplicate (TAPPI-403) | $75/sample | |
Cobb - 10 - 20 test (TAPPI T-441) | $40/sample | |
HST (TAPPI T-530) | $20/sample | |
Some test listed above may require Machine Direction and Cross Machine test runs. Cost per sample will increase approximately 50%. | ||
Handsheets | ||
Handsheets formed plus 7 | $150/sample | |
Test from beater curve performed | $200/sample (Directional) | |
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(Texas Nuclear) | $45/sample | |
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Brightness (TAPPI-562) | $25/sample | |
Opacity (TAPPI-425) | $25/sample | |
Scattering Coefficient (TAPPI-425) | $30/sample | |
| $30/sample | |
TAPPI (T-423 or T-511) | ||
10 Test | ||
| $30/sample | |
10 Test | ||
| $30/sample | |
10 Test | ||
| $60/sample | |
TAPPI (T-435 or T-509) | ||
| $150/sample | |
(Samples run in duplicate) | ||
| $150/sample | |
| $256/sample | |
(Run in duplicate) | ||
| $75/sample | |
(TAPPI Useful Method 242) | ||
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Surface Area (BET) | $120/sample | |
Particle Charge | $120/sample | |
| $60/sample | |
| Available Soon | |
Pilot Paper Machine
The paper machine is available for $150/hour with a minimum of 4 hours. Additional charges for stock preparation and cleanup would apply at the rate of $60/hour.
Pilot Coater/Laminator
The pilot coater/laminator is available for $310/hour, with a minimum of 4 hours. Additional charges for preparation and cleanup would apply at the rate of $60/hour.
Additional Professional Services
Additional professional services are available at the following rates:
Technician Time | $60/hour |
Faculty Time | $200/hour |
Sample ship to address:
Miami University
Paper and Chemical Engineering Department
Attention: Doug Hart
64 Engineering Building
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-0778
