VIB Tech Dictionary

A tile chest into which the white water from the wet end drains.

A paper designed for use on offset presses with general characteristics to resist distortion from stretching of shrinking. Good pick strength, no fuzz, and a smooth surface which will take ink evenly without "set off'.

(1) A measure of how well the finished paper scatters light.
(2) That property of a paper which prevents "show-through" of dark printing, etc., on or in contact with the reverse of the sheet.

High-pressure showers on a paper machine that move back and forth to clean rolls, felts, etc.

Paper samples sent to customers. A sample of the paper which will be shipped to him.

A method of determining of moisture content of paper or pulp by placing it in an oven and drying it completely.

Used to maintain a constant level in the head box. Also removes foam or other impurities that come to the surface.

A quantity of paper in excess of the amount ordered. Trade practices permit a certain amount for over-runs and under-runs.