One Tank Method
(Single Tank)


Standard Method
(Two Tank)

Secondary Mixer Primary Mixer
(Carrier)
Secondary Mixer
Water, 280 gal. (1060 1) (5 min.)

Add pearl starch 200 lb. (91 kg) - (1 min.)

Heat to 120-130'F (49-54'C) (8-10 min.)

Add dry caustic flakes 30-34 lb. (13.6-15.4 kg) -
mix 10 min.

Add cold water 290 gal. (1100 1) (2 min.)

Reheat to 100-102'F (38-39'C) (3-5 min.)

Add dry borax (5 mol)* 11-12 lb. (5.0-5.4 kg) -
mix 5 min.
Add pearl starch,
1000-1300 lb. (450-590 kg)
(10 min.) then add dry Borax
(5 mol) 11-12 lb. (5.0-5.4 kg)
Mix 20 min. or until
smooth. Check viscosity,
temp., gel temp.


Water, 100 gal. (380 1), (2 min.)

200 lb. (91 kg) (Two Tank) (2 min.)
Add caustic dissolved
in water, 34 lb. (15.4 kg)

Heat up to 140-150'F (60-66'C)

Hold at 140-150OF (60-66'C)
(15 min.)
Add cold water
65 gal. (250 1), (2 min.)





Water, 380 gal. (1,450 1)
(5 min.)
Heat to 90'F (320C) (10 min.)
Add dry borax*
(5 mol) 22-24 lb. (10-11 kg)
Add pearl starch
1000-1300 lb. (450-590 kg)
(10 min.)
Slowly drop or pump carrier
from primary mixer (25-30
min.)
Mix combined adhesive 5-10 min.
Check visc., temp., gel temp.

Pump to storage (15 min.)
Total time about 1 hr., 45 min.


AT MIXER:
Viscosity-50-60 sec. (Stein Hall)
Temp.-100-104'F (38-40'C)
Gel Temp.-144-148'F (62-64'C)