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Air permeability of paper or board

Air permeability is an important property for some paper grades, such as paper bags that are filled industrially. Measurlabs offers air permeance testing with the Bendtsen and Gurley methods.

The Bendtsen method (ISO 5636-3) is suitable for papers with permeance from 0.35 µm/(Pa*s) to 15 µm/(Pa*s). It is not suitable for rough-surfaced papers that cannot be securely clamped to the device. The results are reported in ml/min, expressing the average volume of air that passes through the material in a minute at elevated pressure.

The Gurley Method (ISO 5636-5) is suitable for papers with permeance between 0.1 µm/(Pa*s) and 100 µm/(Pa*s). The test may also be used to determine the air resistance of paper and board. In the Gurley test, the time it takes for a certain volume of air to pass through the paper at a certain pressure is measured in seconds.

Suitable sample matrices: Paper and board
Required sample quantity: Five A4 sheets
Typical turnaround time: 3 weeks after receiving the samples
Available quality systems: Accredited testing laboratory
Device types: Standard specific equipment
Method expert: Ida Tarko

Paper and board

Mechanical testing

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Typical price (Excl. VAT):

104 €

We also charge a 97 € service fee per order.

Large batches of samples are eligible for discounts.

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