TAPPI T267 CM 2005

A TAPPI test method for identifying compression wood in pulpwood through visual examination of transverse log sections.

TAPPI T267 CM 2005 provides a qualitative procedure for detecting compression wood in pulpwood, including its characteristics, significance to pulp quality, recommended viewing devices, sampling and specimen preparation, visual examination steps, reporting requirements, and supporting references. The method covers severe, intermediate, and borderline forms of compression wood and is intended for pulpwood testing and wood quality evaluation. This five-page PDF is suitable for pulp and paper laboratories, forestry and wood products professionals, quality control teams, and technical personnel working with coniferous pulpwood.

Application Scope: Used to identify compression wood in pulpwood samples and assess potential effects on pulp yield, pulp strength, bleaching, and overall raw material quality.