“The crew is very happy with the results so far.” This was the initial feedback Kadant received after a trial of a VeriLite™ roll cleaning system on one draw stand roll. The supervisor went on to say, “Adding a blade to every roll on every line is a forgone conclusion as the potential savings in downtime, about an hour per wrap, is enormous!”
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Written by Aaron Hickman
on March 10, 2015.
Doctor blade? Roll cleaning blade? Scraper? The term is used differently depending on the industry but the product’s purpose is the same–to clean or remove contaminants from a cylindrical surface.
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Written by Vicki Hunsberger
on November 04, 2014.
Looking to increase line productivity and safety? The VeriLite X™ roll cleaner assembly features a fully enclosed body designed for harsh environments.
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Written by Vicki Hunsberger
on September 23, 2014.
Pulling a sharp doctor blade from a doctor blade holder with compacted fibers, glue, and wood pitch can be a safety risk, especially without the proper tools.
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Written by Vicki Hunsberger
on June 17, 2014.
Blind drilled, grooved, and suction drilled rolls are commonly used on presses in the papermaking process. The open areas in these rolls are designed to accept water from the fabric. It is important all the water in these rolls be evacuated before the nip to prevent re-wetting the sheet and to ensure optimum press nip performance. In some cases these rolls rely solely on centrifugal force to evacuate water, but this is often not sufficient, especially when the fabric becomes filled and cannot accept as much water.
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Written by Jerry Vandoros
on April 08, 2014.