Overview
The TAPPI Sheet Former is a precision laboratory instrument designed for producing 200 cm² circular hand sheets from pulp suspensions. These sheets are used for evaluating physical and optical properties such as strength, bulk, formation, and brightness in pulp and paper testing laboratories. The equipment is engineered in compliance with internationally recognized standards such as TAPPI T 205 and follows design principles endorsed by the Technical Section of the British Paper & Board Making Association.
Its advanced drainage system features an anti-swirl baffle design, eliminating vortex formation during water drainage and ensuring uniform fibre distribution across the wire. This results in exceptionally even and reproducible hand sheets, closely simulating commercial sheet formation conditions.
Key Features
Produces standard 200 cm² circular hand sheets
Designed as per TAPPI hand sheet formation standard
Anti-swirl drainage system for uniform sheet formation
Commercial-like sheet making conditions
Robust laboratory construction for consistent performance
Standard accessories supplied with the equipment
Applications
Physical strength property testing
Optical property evaluation
Pulp quality control
Research & development studies
Academic and industrial laboratories
Applicable Standards: TAPPI T-205, T-221 & ISO 5269-1
Optional Accessories (On Demand)
Standard Blotting Papers (200 × 200 mm, 200–215 GSM)
Pulp Stock Divider for uniform pulp agitation
Extra Facilities (On Demand)
Fabricated Mounting Table
White Water Re-circulation System
Wire Mesh Fixing and Removing Device
The TAPPI Sheet Former ensures precise, repeatable, and standardized hand sheet preparation, making it an essential tool for modern pulp and paper laboratories.
