STAR - January 2026 - TIPs Coming Up For Review

Listed below are the TIPs that will be up for review in 2026. The date indicated is the target date on which the draft will be distributed to the previous Working Group Members & TIP Coordinator for that particular TIP.

TIP 0404-41 Granite roll material and surface requirements (February 28, 2026)

TIP 0425-07 Safe and reliable start-up of Yankee Hood air systems (February 28, 2026)

TIP 0404-39 Dryer surface temperature measurement (March 31, 2026)

TIP 0304-74 Understanding and troubleshooting hot melt adhesives (April 7, 2026)

TIP 0404-07 Paper machine drying rate (April 29, 2026)

TIP 0404-33 Dryer section performance monitoring (April 29, 2026)

TIP 0410-08 Control of stock activity on a Fourdrinier Table (April 29, 2026)

TIP 0502-01 Paper machine vacuum selection factors (April 29, 2026)

TIP 0404-28 Method for evaluating thickness of wet press fabrics (May 1, 2026)

TIP 0416-10 Stripping of kraft pulping process condensates: regulations, design, and operations (May 31, 2026)

TIP 0502-22 Paper machine water efficiency (May 31, 2026)

TIP 0404-52 Press section optimization (June 30, 2026)

TIP 0404-61 Paper machine shower (June 30, 2026)

TIP 0416-28 Sootblower safety and upgrade guideline (June 30, 2026)

TIP 0502-20 Catalog of stock preparation pilot plants (July 13, 2026)

TIP 0402-24 Guide to the use of stainless steel pipe specifications (July 17, 2026)

TIP 0404-57 Troubleshooting cross-machine direction moisture profile problems (July 29, 2026)

TIP 0404-44 Sheet handling devices (July 29, 2026)

TIP 0404-17 Recommended minimum dryer pocket air requirements (September 30, 2026)

TIP 0425-03 Design, monitoring, and maintenance guidelines for Yankee Dryer Bearings (September 30, 2026)

TIP 0425-04 Guidelines for properly sampling steam & condensate in Yankee Dryer steam systems (September 30, 2026)

TIP 0304-69 Understanding Wet Strength: what are MRA, WRA, and WPA? (November 02, 2026)

TIP 0404-53 Dandy roll applications (November 21, 2026)

If you would like to join the Working Group or serve as the WorkingGroup Chair for a TIP review, please write to tip@tappi.org.