© 2019 Kadant Solutions Division Challenge A U.S. mill trialed numerous blades on their linerboard machine for a challenging dryer application. All previous blades failed due to delamination. The blades frequently got stuck in the holder because of the dirty location. Dust and stickies would build up into the fingers of the holder. The machine ran at 2,500 fpm using a UniflexTM A doctor blade holder. Solution The nPak G doctor blade has run extremely well lasting up to seven weeks. The blade does not delaminate, retains a sharp edge, is easy to remove from the holder, and dryer cleaning is greatly improved. Results After numerous blade trials, which can be very time- consuming for mill personnel and result in unnec

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