Book Testing

Book testingUsed in over 100 binderies in the UK and Europe, the Pira Booktester provides a robust, economical and reproducable method of measuring the page pull strength of adhesive bound books. The booktester can be purchased directly from Pira International.

When things have unexpectedly gone wrong in book production or specifications have not been met our book testing services can help. We issue reports on the quality of bookbinding and identify the causes of problems in production.

We offer:

  • Binding assessments of adhesive bound books
  • Durability and archivability
  • Material evaluation
  • Stability problems (eg cover warp and waviness)
  • Advice on material selection and specification
  • Pira Portable Booktester

Related information

  • The Pira Portable Booktester

    The Pira page-pull tester is used in over 100 binderies across the world. It provides a robust, economical and reproducable method of measuring the page pull strength of perfect-bound books.
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Expert Profile

  • Maggie is Principal Consultant for Print and Document Security and has over 30 years experience in the print industry with a broad knowledge of printing, finishing, foil blocking, inks and coatings. Experienced in problem solving and mediating in resolution of print-related issues. Maggie is also secretary of the Associates of Print and Paper Technologists (APPT).

    Maggie Carnegie
    Maggie Carnegie

    Pira International

    +44(0)1372 802158

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