The Bending Stiffness module is available in two versions, for paper or board. The module cuts a test specimen of the sample, bends it downwards, and measures the bending resistance of both sides.
Measuring range paper
| Bending Res. (stiffness) | 0.016 - 1 mNm (Taber) |
| available angles | 5° / 7.5° / 15° |
| Basis Weight range | appr. 50-150 g/m² (grade dependent) |
Measuring range board
| Bending Res. (stiffness) | 1 - 100 mNm (Taber) |
| available angles | 5° / 7.5° / 15° |
| Basis Weight range | appr. 150-400 g/m² (grade dependent) |
Bending Stiffness Paper, measurement according to standard ISO 5628. Related standards: ISO 2493, DIN 53121, TAPPI T566, TAPPI T556, SCAN P29.
Bending Stiffness Board, measurement according to standard ISO 5628. Related standards: ISO 2493, DIN 53121, TAPPI T489, TAPPI T556.