ISO 24118-1:2023
(Main)Paper and board — Stylus contact method — Part 1: Determination of surface roughness
Paper and board — Stylus contact method — Part 1: Determination of surface roughness
This document specifies a test method for the determination of the surface roughness of paper and board using a stylus contact method. It is applicable to all papers and boards except tissue paper.
Papiers et cartons — Méthode par contact avec stylet — Partie 1: Détermination de la rugosité de surface
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 24118-1
First edition
2023-10
Paper and board — Stylus contact
method —
Part 1:
Determination of surface roughness
Papiers et cartons — Méthode par contact avec stylet —
Partie 1: Détermination de la rugosité de surface
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Apparatus . 2
5.1 Surface roughness - Testing apparatus . 2
5.2 Stylus . 2
5.3 Drive unit . 2
5.4 Specimen holder . 2
6 Sampling . 2
7 Conditioning of samples . 3
8 Preparation of the test pieces . 3
9 Procedure .3
10 Calculation . 3
11 Test report . 4
Annex A (informative) Measurement principle of surface roughness . 5
Annex B (informative) Precision . 8
Bibliography .10
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 24118-1:2023(E)
Paper and board — Stylus contact method —
Part 1:
Determination of surface roughness
1 Scope
This document specifies a test method for the determination of the surface roughness of paper and
board using a stylus contact method. It is applicable to all papers and boards except tissue paper.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 186, Paper and board — Sampling to determine average quality
ISO 187, Paper, board and pulps — Standard atmosphere for conditioning and testing and procedure for
monitoring the atmosphere and conditioning of samples
3 Terms and definitions
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