Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 1301.438s:1997 METHODS OF TEST FOR PULP AND PAPER - BURSTING STRENGTH OF BOARD
4 -  Contents
5 -  Foreword
6 -  Introduction
7 -  1 Scope
7 -  2 Normative references
7 -  3 Definition
7 -  3.1 bursting strength:
7 -  4 Principle
7 -  5 Apparatus
7 -  5.1 Burst tester
7 -  5.2 Clamping
9 -  5.3 Diaphragm
9 -  5.4 Fluid pump
9 -  5.5 Pressure measuring system
10 -  5.6 Hydraulic fluid
10 -  6 Preparation of test pieces
10 -  7 Procedure
11 -  8 Calculation
11 -  9 Report
12 -  10 Precision
12 -  10.1 Paperboard
12 -  10.2 Corrugated fibreboard
13 -  Annex A - Care and maintenance of the bursting strength tester
13 -  A.1 Regular routine inspection
13 -  A.2 Periodic checks of the hydraulic system
14 -  A.3 Installation of a new diaphragm
14 -  A.4 Adjusting the fluid volume for service
14 -  A.5 Pressure height test
15 -  A.6 Installation of a new pressure measuring system
15 -  A.7 Checking the clamping pattern
15 -  A.8 Checking the hydraulic system for air
16 -  A.9 Checking the hydraulic system for leaks
16 -  A.10 Verification of bursting strength testers
17 -  Annex B - Measuring the pumping rate
17 -  B.1 Non-cam-operated testers
17 -  B.2 Cam-operated testers
18 -  Annex C - Setting the clamping pressure
18 -  C.1 Manual clamps
18 -  C.2 Power-operated clamps
19 -  Annex D - Calibration of electronic sensor systems
19 -  D.1 Apparatus
19 -  D.2 Procedure
20 -  Annex E - Bibliography

Abstract

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee PK-019 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined
that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original
date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of
such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 13 September 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee PK-019:
Appita
Australian Forest Products Association
Australian Institute of Packaging
HRL Technology

Scope

This standard prescribes the procedure to be used for the determination of bursting strength of board by means of a burst tester.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2013 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29-11-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PK-019
Supersedes	DR 94405