Doctor blades for board and paper making

Comprehensive range of blades for all types of machine positions and processes

Valmet offers a comprehensive range of doctor blades for all types of process needs in board and paper making. The continuous testing of blade materials and development of blades ensures the reliability and high quality of our doctor blades.

Long blade lifetime

More production and fewer machine stoppages

Savings in total production costs

Improved doctoring performance in each position

All kinds of doctor blades for board and paper machines

All our blades are ranged in accordance with their functionality. The Economy range blades are designed to meet today’s quality demands at competitive prices. Doctor blades in the Durability range blades are designed for a maximum blade lifetime. The Performance range includes blades with specific superior features like low friction, high heat resistance and effective cleaning properties.

Economy range - material, features and benefits for cost-efficient blades

BLADE NAME	MATERIAL	FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VT2, 4, 10	Epoxy resin blade (180 C) with 2 or 4 carbon fiber layers or 100% carbon fibre content	Standard doctor blade for most roll cleaning applications
Valmet Doctor Blade Glass	Epoxy resin blade (180 C) with glass fibre layers	Standard roll cleaning applications
Valmet Doctor Blade Cotton	Phenolic resin blade with cotton fibre reinforcement	Gentle on roll surfaces
Valmet Doctor Blade Bronze	Copper, Phosphor, and tin alloy metal blade	Corrosion resistant and good on steel or cast iron rolls
Valmet Doctor Blade Steel	Special Carbon Steel	Selected rolls in non-corrosive environments

Durability range - material, features and benefits for blades with long lifetime

BLADE NAME	MATERIAL	FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VC2, 4, 10, 10D	Epoxy resin blade (180 C) with 2 or 4 carbon fibre layers, or 100% carbon fibre content with functional fillers for durability	Blades are designed for maximum blade lifetime
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VP12	Long-life Eco resin blade (230 C) with 100% carbon fibre content	Blades are designed for maximum blade lifetime
Valmet Doctor Blade Poly D	Ultra-High-Density polyethylene blade UHMW-PE	Designed for all wet end applications. Gentle on roll covers and lasts long
Valmet Doctor Blade Brite HT	Stainless Steel, hardened and tempered	Corrosive roll applications
Valmet Doctor Blade Monel	K-Monel; Nickel, copper metal blade	Corrosive roll applications

Performance range - material, features and benefits for superior results

BLADE NAME	MATERIAL	FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VE2, 4, 10	High heat resistant (230 C) Eco resin blade with 2 or 4 carbon fibre layers, or 100% carbon fibre layers	Excellent solution for high-temperature applications
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VL10	Epoxy resin blade (180 C) blade with 100% oriented carbon fibre layers	Added strength in the MD, and extreme conformability
Valmet Doctor Blade Glass LF	Epoxy resin blade (180 C) with glass fibre layers and functional fillers for low friction	Low friction cleaning doctor blade
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VE T2	High heat resistant (230 C) Eco resin blade with two (2) carbon fibre layers and abrasive particles	Abrasive doctor blade used in high-temperature applications
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VE T4	High heat resistant (230 C) Eco resin blade with four (4) carbon fibre layers and tending particles	Tending doctor blade used in high-temperature applications
Valmet Doctor Blade Glass ABR	Fiber glass reinforced epoxy resin blade (180 C) with abrasive particles	Recommended for conditioning of dryer surfaces
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VC T2	Epoxy resin blade (180 C) with two (2) carbon fibre layers with abrasive particles	Long-life abrasive doctor blade
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VC T4	Epoxy resin blade (180 C) with four (4) carbon fibre layers with tending particles	Long-life tending doctor blade
Valmet Doctor Blade Carbon VE T10	High heat resistant (230 C) Eco resin blade with 100% carbon fibre layers with tending particles	Long-life non-epoxy containing tending doctor blade
Valmet Doctor Blade Dual	Ultra high-density polyethylene blade UHMW-PE	Long-life blade with dual functions - foil and doctor blade
Valmet Doctor Blade Bronze A	Extra hard rolled phosphor bronze with ceramic Al203 coating	Excellent at stickies removal and will not spark
Valmet Doctot Blade Bronze nCT	Extra hard rolled phosphor bronze with WC carbide coating	Excellent at stickies removal and will not spark
Valmet Doctor Blade Brite nCT	Stainless Steel, cold rolled. WC carbide coated	Minimizes sheet wraps and extends blade life

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Learn more about doctor blades from our articles and reference stories

Stora Enso's Kvarnsveden mill first in Sweden to install Valmet Doctor Blade Dual

“Daring to take the plunge and test the new Valmet Doctor Blade Dual wasn’t exactly a difficult choice,” comments Lennart Johansson, Assistant Superintendent for Stora Enso Kvarnsveden’s PM 12.

Valmet Doctor Blade Dual: Low-cost doctoring in challenging soft cover positions

Interested in reducing your doctoring costs for soft-covered suction or grooved rolls to one tenth of your present costs? Valmet Doctor Blade Dual does just that and delivers optimal doctoring results even in the most challenging positions.

Corenso Pori: A breakthrough in cylinder surface cleaning

Corex’s (earlier Corenso) board mill in Pori, Finland is developing its production and equipment continuously. In 2019, one of the development projects was improving doctoring on the dryer section to meet the quality requirements of production.

Successfully improved doctoring process at IKPP Perawang Mill

After a previous PM6 rebuild project in 2012, IKPP Perawang Mill was looking for opportunities for further improvements in the machine runnability and performance. Cooperation with Valmet started and the desired improvements were found through a comprehensive review of the doctoring process.

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A doctor blade is a thin, flexible strip of material that is used in the paper industry to scrape or "doctor" the surface of a cylinder or roll. Doctor blades are a critical component of various paper manufacturing processes, including creping, coating, cleaning, and more.

Valmet specializes in providing high-quality doctor blades designed specifically for the paper industry. Our blades are made from a variety of materials, including steel, composite materials, and synthetic materials, and are engineered for precision, consistency, and durability.

We understand the critical role that doctor blades play in the paper production process, and we're committed to delivering the best possible solutions to help our customers achieve optimal efficiency, reliability, and performance. Our team of experts is always available to provide technical assistance, blade maintenance, and training to ensure that your production operations run smoothly and efficiently.

When it comes to doctor blades for the paper industry, you can trust us to deliver the best possible solutions. Contact us today to learn more about our products and services and how we can help you achieve your production goals.