Paper and paperboard products must comply with stringent industry standards. TAPPI is an organization that provides a forum for paper industry professionals such as engineers, scientists, managers and academics to access and share knowledge and suggest process improvements regarding paper and pulp applications. What Is TAPPI? The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1915 and consists of approximately 14,000 members. TAPPI’s mission is to develop and implement standards and publish technical papers to describe, measure and evaluate ..read more

Color spectrophotometers are used to measure sample color and their specific applications span across all industries ⁠— from food to chemicals to plastics. With so many diversified fields, it’s vital that you secure the instrument that delivers the most value for your individualized needs. A reliable spectrophotometer should have various capabilities and features to produce the most accurate results, no matter the industry. When choosing a color measurement solution for your field, keep the following characteristics in mind to secure a spectrophotometer that’s right for you. Features for ..read more

Accuracy and efficiency are crucial in the realm of color measurement. With non-contact spectrophotometry, you can optimize instrument performance and precision, leading to accurate results for even the most challenging samples. What Is Non-Contact Spectrophotometry? Non-contact spectrophotometry combines spectrophotometry with color imaging procedures to characterize highly complex materials. Like standard spectrophotometry, non-contact spectrophotometry facilitates the quantitative measurement of light absorption over a range of wavelengths to measure the color of a sample. However, this par ..read more

Spectrophotometers are invaluable to many industries, delivering the color consistency necessary to streamline supply chain efficiencies and maximize product quality. The key to ensuring optimal instrument performance and color measurement quality is knowing how to properly maintain a spectrophotometer. Best Practices for Taking Care of Your Spectrophotometer Spectrophotometers must undergo the proper routine maintenance to deliver the most precise and accurate measurements. With the right calibration and care, you can ensure that your color spectrophotometer performs at its best. 1. Keep You ..read more

Since color influences product quality, safety and costs, consistency is important, establishing the need for international color standards. Certified color standards are composed of electrophotographic reflectance data that combines a master electronic standard and visual reference to ensure consistent colors across materials. International Color Standards There are several color standard charts for reference: RGB: The red, green, blue (RGB) color standard is the color display for LCD screens, CRT monitors and plasma displays. CMYK: The cyan, magenta, yellow, key (CM ..read more

Powder coating is a dry finishing process that can improve efficiency, maximize production and enhance environmental compliance. This coating is available in virtually limitless color options, so it can be hard to know what color to use. Read more about how to pick a powder coat color. What Is Powder Coating? Powder coating is a dry powder made from curatives, flow modifiers and leveling agents. This mixture is applied to the surface using electrostatic spray deposition (ESD) and a spray gun. The electrostatic charge applies to the powder particles, which are attracted to the surface, creating ..read more

What is DDGS? Distillers dry grains with solubles (DDGS) is a feed ingredient substitute widely used for its high nutritional content and low production cost in the feed industry. It is a significant co-product of dry-milled ethanol production from corn. For every bushel of corn, dry-grind ethanol extraction yields ~10.22 L of ethanol and 8.16 kg DDGS. When blended into the animal feed, DDGS provides a high-protein meal. It is also a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur and most commonly feeds cattle, dairy cows, swine, and some poultry. DDGS substitute roughly 1-to-1 for corn grain ..read more

Understanding color codings in business is important for safety, disaster preparedness, and adherence to safety agency guidelines. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have standards for safety color codings for industrial environments. This guide to industrial color-coding explains what each color means and where to use it. Purpose and Benefits of Industrial Business Color Codings Color coding in industrial settings is used as an essential safety measure. Different risks, dangers and safety hazards are assigned a certain ..read more

Color spaces are ways to organize colors into specific categories. A color space can be arbitrary, where colors recognizable in the physical world are assigned swatches and names, or have a mathematical organization plan. Color spaces are conceptual, and they help you understand the types of colors a device can produce. What Are the Types of Color Spaces? Think of a color space as encompassing any shade you can imagine based on the three primary colors — red, blue and green. Every color arising from any combination of these three falls within the color space. Typically, color spaces are develo ..read more

Paper and paperboard products must comply with stringent industry standards. TAPPI is an organization that provides a forum for paper industry professionals such as engineers, scientists, managers and academics to access and share knowledge and suggest process improvements regarding paper and pulp applications. What Is TAPPI? The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1915 and consists of approximately 14,000 members. TAPPI’s mission is to develop and implement standards and publish technical papers to describe, measure and evaluate ..read more