What is BS 6410 - Filter papers testing about?
Filter paper is a semi-permeable paper barrier placed perpendicular to a liquid or airflow. It is used to separate fine solid particles from liquids or gases. BS 6410 describes methods of test for filter papers made by the papermaking process. The test methods in BS 6410 apply to filter papers made by the papermaking process. These methods apply to filter papers treated with substantial quantities of thermoplastic or thermosetting resins, e.g., a phenol-formaldehyde resin.
BS 6410 stipulates the technicalities such as related terms and definitions, test principle, apparatus, atmosphere of conditioning and testing, sampling, preparation of test specimens, procedure, calculation and expression of the results, and stating test report for determining the strength of filter paper.
Appropriate precautions are necessary to ensure the safety of personnel carrying out the tests in BS 6410. It is essential that suitable safety precautions are taken when curing resin-treated filter papers.
Who is BS 6410 - Filter papers testing for?
BS 6410 on filter papers testing is useful for:
- Paper mills
- The pulp and paper industry
- Paper manufacturers
- Research laboratories
- Paper testing laboratories
- Paper quality assurance authorities
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 6410 - Filter papers testing?
The goal of papermaking is to produce paper having the specified quality while minimizing costs. To determine the strength of filter paper, the resistance of wetted paper to bursting appears to be a logical choice. Analytical filter paper as produced in the paper mill has a high degree of cellulosic purity, which is a prime requisite for the stability of paper, and every care is taken to keep the paper as free as possible from extraneous materials, such as impurities.
BS 6410 describes test methods for general and structural properties, functional properties, and mechanical properties of filter papers. BS 6410 helps to establish standards for analytical filter papers, and testing procedures for the determination of their quality.
BS 6410 gives you detailed information about the apparatus needed to perform the test, explains the principle of the test, helps the users to prepare the test specimens and also describes the test procedure stepwise. It helps them to execute the calculations and to conclude the final test report.
BS 6410 helps to improve the reliability of test processes and ensures papermaking operations are more productive.
