TAPPI T 403 om-10 provides a standardized procedure for determining the maximum bursting strength of flat paper and paper products. The method covers applicable materials, testing apparatus, diaphragm and pressure system requirements, calibration and maintenance, sampling, specimen conditioning, test procedures, reporting, precision, and related terminology.
It is intended for materials such as newsprint, bag paper, fine paper, packaging paper, and printing paper, and includes guidance for calculating burst index and evaluating repeatability and reproducibility. This digital PDF edition is suitable for paper manufacturers, converting operations, quality laboratories, testing facilities, engineers, and technical professionals who need a controlled method for paper burst testing.
Application Scope: Use for laboratory evaluation of the bursting strength of flat paper and paper products up to 0.6 mm thick; it is not intended for corrugated fiberboard, linerboard, hardboard, or tissue products covered by other methods.
