© 2019 Kadant Solutions Division Challenge A Midwest U.S. mill making MG paper ran BronzeflexTM doctor blades on the cast iron MG roll (last top dryer) on a twin doctor with ConformaticTM XL holders. For several years, the dryer can surface regularly required spot repairs often every other shutdown. Additionally, the Bronzeflex doctor blades had to be changed several times each shift. Solution SynTek Plus doctor blades were installed and blade life increased to 4 to 5 days, but more importantly, the dryer can has run for years now without any repairs. Results Despite higher blade costs, mill personnel have seen first- hand the value of having the right blade for the application. They no longer have to change blades throug

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