ASTM D3708-88(2010)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Weight of Wax Applied During Curtain Coating Operation (Withdrawn 2015)
Standard Test Method for Weight of Wax Applied During Curtain Coating Operation (Withdrawn 2015)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Wax coatings are applied to corrugated board to provide a barrier against moisture or other penetrants or to provide improved appearance or abrasion resistance. These functional properties are influenced by the amount of wax present on the surface.
During curtain coating operations, major portions of the wax will congeal on the surface, while a minor portion will penetrate and become embedded in the fibers of the facing. This method measures the total weight of wax applied to the board. The amount actually remaining on the surface of the corrugated board can be determined by Test Method D3521.
The uniformity of application of wax film across the width of the curtain coater may also be determined using this technique by passing test combinations (blanks) under the curtain at various locations, that is, left side, center, right side.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the weight of hot melt coating applied to corrugated board by curtain coating. It is intended to be used for routine process control in the plant.
Note 1—Related methods for determining the weight of wax coating include the following: Test Method D3521; Test Method D3522, and Test Method D3344.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the determination of the weight of hot melt coating applied to corrugated board by curtain coating. It is intended to be used for routine process control in the plant.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants, this test method was withdrawn in June 2015 because the subcommittee believes that it is no longer in use.
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Designation: D3708 − 88 (Reapproved 2010)
StandardTest Method for
Weight of Wax Applied During Curtain Coating Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3708; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the weight 4.1 The amount of wax applied to corrugated board by
of hot melt coating applied to corrugated board by curtain means of a curtain coater is determined by attaching a folded
coating. It is intended to be used for routine process control in sheet of paper to production corrugated board, running the
the plant. combination through the curtain coater, and subsequently
determining the applied weight of wax on the sheet of paper.
NOTE 1—Related methods for determining the weight of wax coating
include the following: Test Method D3521; Test Method D3522, and Test
5. Significance and Use
Method D3344.
5.1 Waxcoatingsareappliedtocorrugatedboardtoprovide
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
a barrier against moisture or other penetrants or to provide
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
improved appearance or abrasion resistance. These functional
only.
properties are influenced by the amount of wax present on the
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
surface.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is 5.2 During curtain coating operations, major portions of the
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish wax will congeal on the surface, while a minor portion will
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the penetrate and become embedded in the fibers of the facing.
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. This method measures the total weight of wax applied to the
board. The amount actually remaining on the surface of the
2. Referenced Documents
corrugated board can be determined by Test Method D3521.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.3 The uniformity of application of wax film across the
D3344Test Method for Total Wax Content of Corrugated
width of the curtain coater may also be determined using this
Paperboard
technique by passing test combinations (blanks) under the
D3521TestMethodforSurfaceWaxCoatingOnCorrugated
curtain at various locations, that is, left side, center, right side.
Board
D3522Test Method for Applied Coating Wax and Impreg-
6. Apparatus
nating (Saturating) Wax in Corrugated Board Facing
6.1 Sample Trimming Equipment—A suitable trimming
3. Terminology board or template arrangement equipped with a razor edge
knife for even cutting of specimens to the required size with
3.1 Definitions:
parallel edges.
3.1.1 wax loading—the weight of wax present primarily as
6.2 Measuring Rule, steel-edged, for measuring the size of
a surface film but including the minor part embedded in the
specimens to within 0.5 mm.
surfacefibersofcorrugatedboard.Itisexpressedasweightper
unit area, usually in grams per square metre or pounds per
6.3 Test Paper—Any good quality typing bond with about
thousand square feet of board.
25% cotton fibers approximately 200 by 300 mm (8 ⁄2 by 11
in.).
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
6.4 Pressure-Sensitive Tape, to attach the test paper to the
Petroleum Products and Lubricantsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
corrugated carrier board.
D02.10.0A on Physical/Chemical Properties.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
6.5 Carrier Board—Production uncoated corrugated board,
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D3708–88(2005).
not less than 450 by 750 mm (18 by 30 in.). Die cut, slotted,
DOI: 10.1520/D3708-88R10.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or and printed box blanks are acceptable.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.6 Analytical Balance, capable of reproducing weighings
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. to the nearest 0.001 g.
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