{"id":598,"date":"2025-07-04T04:28:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T04:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/?p=598"},"modified":"2025-07-08T03:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T03:29:09","slug":"uncoated-writing-coefficient-of-friction-test-tappi-t549-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/sl\/uncoated-writing-coefficient-of-friction-test-tappi-t549-guide","title":{"rendered":"Uncoated Writing Coefficient of Friction Test: TAPPI T549 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"598\" class=\"elementor elementor-598\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6976a1e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6976a1e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2585190 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2585190\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Importance of Friction Testing for Uncoated Writing Papers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da0651b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da0651b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d329b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77d329b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1307\">Spletna stran <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"951\">koeficient trenja (COF)<\/strong> is a critical property that influences how well paper behaves in high-speed feed and transport mechanisms. Too much friction can cause paper jams; too little can lead to double-feeding or slippage. <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1177\">Uncoated writing papers<\/strong>, often used in desktop printers, copiers, and notepads, require just the right friction characteristics for reliable performance.<\/p><p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1614\">TAPPI T549 outlines the standard method for measuring the <strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1393\">stati\u010dni in kineti\u010dni COF<\/strong> of these materials. Unlike packaging materials tested using inclined plane methods (TAPPI T815), this method applies a <strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1533\">horizontal plane<\/strong> testing setup, allowing precise and consistent results with minimal variability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44cb14 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f44cb14\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1164ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1164ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Coefficient of Friction Measurement Device for Paper Testing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa0c9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfa0c9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the right <strong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1751\">naprava za merjenje koeficienta trenja<\/strong> is essential to comply with TAPPI T549. The test setup involves a horizontal plane surface and a metal sled equipped with rubber backing. The sled is placed over a paper specimen and moved at a constant speed, typically 150 \u00b1 30 mm\/min.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dc3c53 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7dc3c53\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9181a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9181a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2203\">Cell Instruments offers the <strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2059\">Tester koeficienta trenja COF-01<\/strong>, designed specifically to deliver reliable, repeatable measurements of <strong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2157\">stati\u010dni in kineti\u010dni COF<\/strong> for papers and films. This equipment ensures:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2231\">Stable horizontal motion<\/li><li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2261\">High-precision load sensing<\/li><li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2294\">Fully programmable test cycles<\/li><li data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2330\">Real-time display and data export<\/li><\/ul><p>By using a high-quality device like <strong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2378\">COF-01<\/strong>, paper manufacturers and quality control teams can confidently assess material properties and improve converting or printing performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beb2b52 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"beb2b52\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-501b09e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"501b09e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step TAPPI T549 Testing Procedure for Uncoated Writing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab6cf6b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab6cf6b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdc8f58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdc8f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Uncoated Writing Sample Preparation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27bbc49 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27bbc49\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1468ecc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1468ecc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Iq-UFiGqF64&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8824434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8824434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2712\"><strong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2617\">Sample Selection:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2620\" \/>Use a finished ream or lift sample from a roll. Follow TAPPI T400 for sampling protocols.<\/li><li data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2867\"><strong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2738\">Specimen Cutting:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2741\" \/>Cut pairs of specimens\u2014one larger (100 \u00d7 215 mm) and one smaller (75 \u00d7 130 mm)\u2014ensuring proper machine direction alignment.<\/li><li data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2978\"><strong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2889\">Conditioning:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2892\" \/>Precondition and test samples in a controlled environment as defined in TAPPI T402.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-006d0a5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"006d0a5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cedcf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6cedcf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Test Setup and Execution<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ab733f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ab733f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de00431 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de00431\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3038\"><strong data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3036\">Mounting Specimens:<\/strong><ul><li>Place the larger specimen on the horizontal test plane with the felt side up.<\/li><li>Attach the smaller specimen to the sled with the wire side facing down.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3229\">Starting the Test:<\/strong><ul><li>Gently place the sled onto the specimen without applying lateral movement.<\/li><li>Begin horizontal movement using the instrument\u2019s mechanical power unit.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3424\"><strong data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3422\">Recording COF Values:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3501\"><strong data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3445\">Static COF:<\/strong> Measure the peak force required to initiate movement.<\/li><li data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3588\"><strong data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3523\">Kinetic COF:<\/strong> Record the average force over approximately 130 mm of sliding.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-289a5e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"289a5e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13cb1be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13cb1be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Uncoated Writing COF Calculations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa132c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa132c4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53d8df7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53d8df7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3643\">The coefficients are calculated as:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3706\"><strong data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3706\">Static COF = Initial Force (mN) \/ (Sled Mass \u00d7 9.80665)<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3769\"><strong data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3769\">Kinetic COF = Average Force (mN) \/ (Sled Mass \u00d7 9.80665)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3887\">These values are <em data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3798\">unitless<\/em> and offer a clear indicator of paper performance during feeding and handling operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bcc067 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bcc067\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89bea2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a89bea2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Cell Instruments COF-01 for Paper Friction Testing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca70672 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ca70672\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d557a5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d557a5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/sl\/coefficient-of-friction-testing-equipment\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COF-01-1024x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-603\" alt=\"uncoated writing coefficient of friction test\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COF-01-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COF-01-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COF-01-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COF-01-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COF-01-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COF-01.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce0a36 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ce0a36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"4102\">Professionals seeking compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coefficientfriction.com\/sl\/tappi-t549\/\"><strong data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4012\">TAPPI T549<\/strong><\/a> and dependable test accuracy trust the <strong data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4079\">Cell Instruments COF-01<\/strong>. Key benefits include:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4188\">Conformance to international standards like TAPPI T549, ISO 8295, and ASTM D1894<\/li><li data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4259\">High-resolution load cells for detecting minimal frictional forces<\/li><li data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4318\">User-friendly software with automatic COF calculations<\/li><li data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4399\">Modular design adaptable for various materials beyond uncoated writing paper<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4565\">Whether in <strong data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4424\">R&amp;D labs<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4443\">production QA<\/strong>ali <strong data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4480\">independent testing agencies<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4496\">COF-01<\/strong> streamlines friction analysis and supports consistent paper quality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ad2863 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ad2863\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df1caf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1df1caf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applications of COF Testing in Paper Industry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79a80e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"79a80e6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82b42b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82b42b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4622\" data-end=\"4741\">Understanding and controlling the coefficient of friction in uncoated writing papers impacts several operational areas:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"5052\"><li data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4822\"><p data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4822\"><strong data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4769\">Printing press feeds<\/strong>: Prevent misfeeds and increase run-time efficiency<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4882\"><p data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4882\"><strong data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4847\">Copier performance<\/strong>: Avoid sheet overlap and jamming<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4974\"><p data-start=\"4885\" data-end=\"4974\"><strong data-start=\"4885\" data-end=\"4911\">Packaging stackability<\/strong>: Ensure reliable stacking during transport or retail display<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4975\" data-end=\"5052\"><p data-start=\"4977\" data-end=\"5052\"><strong data-start=\"4977\" data-end=\"5007\">Die-cutting and converting<\/strong>: Support accurate registration and alignment<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5054\" data-end=\"5222\">With the proper <em data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5114\">naprava za merjenje koeficienta trenja<\/em>, manufacturers can meet performance expectations, reduce downtime, and maintain competitive quality levels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cff387 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5cff387\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c0a1cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c0a1cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Zaklju\u010dek<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-878087c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"878087c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a95c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7a95c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5694\">Spletna stran <strong data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5297\">uncoated writing coefficient of friction test<\/strong> using the TAPPI T549 standard provides a reliable framework for assessing how paper interacts with itself during typical operations. 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