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Water resistance of the glue bond in corrugated board

This test, performed by the ISO 3038 standard, is used to evaluate the strength of a glue bond in corrugated cardboard after being immersed in water.

The test is especially useful for assessing cardboard's suitability for applications where a high degree of resistance to wet conditions is required.

Suitable sample matrices
Corrugated board
Typical turnaround time
3 weeks after receiving the samples
Available quality systems
Accredited test method
Device types
Standard specific equipment
Standard
ISO 3038
Method expert
Sanna Laukkanen
Sanna Laukkanen
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Pricing and online order

Price per sample (Excl. VAT):
96 €

We also charge a 97 € service fee per order.

Large batches of samples are eligible for discounts.

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