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Pulping and Refining

Pulping and refining are two papermaking processes that affect the mechanical properties of the finished product. This video gives an overview of the topic.

November 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

3 Formation Facts & 3 Ways to Better Yours

  Formation describes how uniformly the fibers and other solid components of a paper furnish are distributed in the finished sheet and is massively important! Good formation results in desired outcomes … Continue reading

September 24, 2016 · 7 Comments

The Three P’s: Porosity, Permeability and Permeance

All space is space in which to create. Eric Maisel I discovered an invisible empire of the air. Lee de Forest Think about a sheet of paper and you might … Continue reading

April 7, 2016 · 3 Comments

Refine and Bleach That Flax

The flax saga continues! We pulled the fiber from the cooler and continued the pulping procedure, combining it with water and running it in the hydropulper, a sort of giant … Continue reading

April 11, 2014 · Leave a comment