Pulp Testing Lab Services
Pulping Out Industry Problems Using the Testing Experts
From pulp refining studies to pulping and bleaching studie, our Northeast Wisconsin-based pulp lab offers you the tools to refine your processes—helping you to embrace emerging technologies as well as address the impacts of bleaching processes. Our laboratory follows TAPPI test method standards to ensure accurate and reproducible results for all pulping tests.
The IPS Testing Experts in conjunction with our partners at Wisconsin Institute for Sustainability Technology can conduct independent lab scale pulping and bleaching tests, including:
- Kraft or Sulfite Cooks
- Bleaching - Ozone (HC or MC), Hydrogen Peroxide, Pressurized Peroxide and Hydrosulfite
- FSA
- Caustic or Acidic Extractions
A full list of
IPS pulp test methods are listed below. Please
contact us if you have questions with your individual pulp and refining process needs.
Click on the method number of interest to see more details about the pulp test, sample requirements and other pertinent information.
| Pulping Tests |
TAPPI Test Method* |
| Ash |
T 211, T 413, T 244 |
| Beater Run, 5 pt.( CSF & handsheets) |
T 200 |
| Consistency |
T 240 |
|
Dirt Count (on 10 sides)
|
T 563 |
| Freeness, CSF |
T 227 |
| Handsheet preparation (10) |
T 205 |
| Handsheet testing, |
T 220 |
| Kappa Number |
T 236 |
| Micro Kappa Number |
UM 246 |
| Permanganate Number |
UM 251 |
| PFI Mill (CSF & handsheets) -- View PFI Mill Video |
T 248 |
| Repulpability |
UM 213 |
| Stickies - Dyed sheets |
|
| Stickies - "Pick-up" method |
T 277 |
| Stickies - Image Analysis method - see Stickies Brochure |
IPS Method |
| Viscosity of Pulp |
T 230 |
| Fines (Britt Jar) |
T 261 |
| Fiber Length - Bauer McNett – minimum of 2 |
T 233 |
| Percent Rejects, 6 cut screen (Valley Flat Screen) |
|
| Deinking/Flotation |
|
Notes
* We follow TAPPI test method standard as our standard protocol but can follow ISO, ASTM, INDA, etc. as requested.
* TAPPI Useful Methods are prefaced by a UM.