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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)
(Run in duplicate)

$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)
* Stretch - 10 test (TAPPI-494)
(Calculated as part of Tensile)

$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
(TAPPI or Noble & Wood)

 

Test from beater curve performed

$200/sample (Directional)


Ash %

 

(Texas Nuclear)

$45/sample


Optical Testing

 

Brightness (TAPPI-562)

$25/sample

 

Opacity (TAPPI-425)

$25/sample

 

Scattering Coefficient (TAPPI-425)
Color (L, a, b, or other)
Eric 950 (de-inked pulp)

$30/sample
$50/sample


Fold (MIT or Schopper)

$30/sample

 

TAPPI (T-423 or T-511)

 

 

10 Test

 


Zero Span

$30/sample

 

10 Test

 


Scott Bond

$30/sample

 

10 Test

 


Hot or Cold pH

$60/sample

 

TAPPI (T-435 or T-509)
Run in duplicate

 


Water Vapor Transmission Rate

$150/sample

 

(Samples run in duplicate)
(TAPPI T-448 and T-464)

 


Repulpability

$150/sample


Dichloromethane Extraction

$256/sample

 

(Run in duplicate)


Somerville Screen Shive Test

$75/sample

 

(TAPPI Useful Method 242)


Small Particles

 

 

Surface Area (BET)

$120/sample

 

Particle Charge

$120/sample


STFI Compression

$60/sample


Creep Test

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 Science and Engineering Department
Attention: Doug Hart
229 Gaskill Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-2530

 

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