TAPPI T500 CM 2007

TAPPI T 500 cm-07 is a three-page PDF test method for determining the book bulk and bulking number of printing paper under specified pressure.

TAPPI T 500 cm-07, revised in 2007, provides a standardized method for measuring the book bulk and bulking number of printing paper. The document covers the required thickness instrument, platen calibration, sampling and conditioning, test procedures, reporting requirements, precision, and related methods. It is useful for book manufacturers, printers, paper laboratories, and quality professionals evaluating paper thickness in relation to book production and page specifications.

Application Scope: Applicable to determining the book bulk and bulking number of printing paper under specified pressure, including applications involving book thickness and pages-per-inch specifications.