emco GPRSmoothness Tester according to Bekk
The emco GPR is a smoothness tester according to Bekk for paper with automatic compensation of air pressure.
The smoothness or roughness is a substantial surface property of papers, cardboard and cartons. The quality of the surface structure has a great influence on the printability and any form of coating. The Bekk smoothness is a method established in the paper industry based on air flow. The slower the air flows between the paper surface and the ideal plane, the higher the smoothness, expressed in the Bekk smoothness seconds. The shape, the total volume as well as the distribution of the cavities at the contact surface are decisive for the smoothness.
In contrast to PPS and Bendtsen, a representative paper area of approximately 10 cm² is tested in the Bekk method.
Fulfilled standards
- DIN 53107: 2016-05 Testing of paper and paperboard – Determination of smoothness according to Bekk
- TAPPI T 479 cm-09 Smoothness of paper (Bekk method)
- ISO 5627: 1995, confirmed in 2016 Paper and board – Determination of smoothness (Bekk method)
New standard DIN 53107: 2016-05 with a physically necessary complement to compensate the ambient air pressure.
All emco GPR devices meet the air pressure compensation since 2004.
Features
- Compensation of measured values of air pressure, required in DIN 53107: 2016-05
- Two measuring ranges (standard volume and 1/10 volume)
- Density test and calibration mode is menu-driven
- Supervision and registration of the test climate
Applications
- Quality assurance
- Production control
- Research and development
Materials
- Decor paper
- Photo paper
- Cigarette paper
- Specialty papers
Technical data
Measuring range
15 to 600 Bekk s
Volume standard
380 ml, 10 ml
Volumen fast measuring
38 ml, 1 ml
Working range
- Standard mode: 10 to 1400 Bekk s
- Fast mode: 80 to 1400 Bekk s
Operating conditions
18 – 25 °C; 30 – 70 % humidity
Power connection
230 V, 50 Hz / 110 V, 60 Hz
Compressed air
not necessary
Dimension (LxWxH)
500 mm x 400 mm x 520 mm
Weight
45 kg
Product information
- Delivery time: on request
- Article number: 812.410-S
Downloads / Documents
Product request
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