Sheffield Smoothness Test

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Sheffield Smoothness

Sheffield Smoothness is an air leak smoothness test that responds to relatively large surface imperfections or undulations.  A smoother, more level surface results in a lower Sheffield Smoothness value.  We use a Haggerty test device to measure Sheffield Smoothness according to TAPPI Test Method T538.