© 2019 Kadant Solutions Division Challenge A tissue manufacturer was experiencing significant slab loss (nearly 10%) due to variations in quality of their product coming off the Yankee creping doctor. The manufacturer produces as many as 30 different grades with 50% of production coming from 9lb bath. Napkin grades are also produced. The standard blade is 1095 steel with an average life of 10-12 hours. Solution The CeraEdge L was recommended for its ability to increase blade life over conventional steel, reduce sheet 2 sigma variations in tensile, stretch and caliper (slab loss factors), and produce a softer-to-the-touch sheet. Results After running the CeraEdge creping blades the production team realized the following results:

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