TAPPI TIP 0304-33 2006 provides practical guidance for measuring starch adhesive viscosity in corrugating industry applications. It explains viscosity fundamentals, safety precautions, equipment preparation, calibration procedures, and repeatable measurement methods for both Stein Hall and Harper Love cups.
The document includes step-by-step instructions for calibrating each cup with water, preparing starch adhesive samples, timing flow, recording results, and repeating measurements to support reliable and reproducible viscosity evaluations.
Application Scope: Corrugating operations, starch adhesive quality control, process control laboratories, adhesive testing, and production troubleshooting.