METAL DOCTOR BLADES

MARK MATERIAL DESCRIPTION & THICKNESS "T" (mm) SPECIFIC POINTS

LMO MONEL Monel K500, grade D, artificially aged. Total absence of sparks combined with high
HRC 3943 resistance to wear: ideal for the granite rolls
0.8 mm < T < 1.2 mm at press section.

L13 HTSS Hardened and tempered stainless steel AISI 420 Hardened and tempered stainless steel with
( Cr =10%content).HRC 45 49 generous mechanical characteristics. Ideal
0.8 mm < T < 1.2 mm for 1st group driers and some press rolls.

LST HARDENED Hardened and tempered carbon steel (C=0.75%). Top mechanical characteristics, especially
STEEL HRC 49 52 regarding elasticity and the most effective
0.8 mm < T < 1.2 mm material for MG Take Off ,Creping and some
soft calendars

LBZ BRONZE Top quality hard laminated Bronze, Hardness

HV 200
0.8 mm < T < 1.2 mm
Metal doctor blade with the lowest coefficient
of Friction. LEVCON JAYKAY
LICENSEE OF BONETTI S.P.A. ITALY
APPLICATIONS OF DOCTOR BLADES IN PAPER MACHINES
MARK MATERIAL BLADE WORKING Advisable blade pressure N/m
ANGLE
Normal Maximum
Wire Section Rubber (4 20 P&J) LA1-LA3- LB7 20o 25o 80 100
& Hard Rubber (0 3 P&J) LA1-LA3-LB7-LB1 25o 80 120-200
Couch Rubber (21 45 P&J) LA3-LB5 20o 60 80
Bronze and Steel LA3-LB7-LB1 25o 180 200

Wire Rolls & Hard Rubber(0 3 P&J) LA1-LA3-LB7 25o 100 200
Felt Rolls Black Diamond LB5-LB7-LA3 25o 80 180

Press Rolls Dynarock LB7-LB3-LB1 25o 30o 200 240

Rubber (4 20 P&J) LA1-LB7 20o 25o 110 130
Hard Rubber (01 P&J) L13-LB1 25o 250 300
Granite L13-LMO-LC1-LB1 25o 200 320
Hard Rubber (0 3 P&J) LB7-LB3-LB1 25o 110 130
Microrock LB7-LB3-LB1 25o 90 110
Ceramic LB4-LC1-LCR-TC 27o 300 350
Stonite LB3-LB1 25o 200 260

Grooved Rubber (0 3 P&J) LB7-LB1 25o 200 250

Venta-Nip Steel LB7-LB1 25o 250 300
PU LB7-LB1 25o 250 300

Dryers Cast Iron L13-LBR-LB7-LST 30o 180 250

Chrome LB7-LBZ-LB1 30o 140 250
MG Cylinder Steel LB7-LBZ 30o 140 250
Hard Rubber(0 3 P&J) LB3-LB7 15o 20o 90 160
Size-Press Teflon 15o 90 110

Calender Cast Iron/Steel LB1-LMO-LHR-LB1 25o 180 250

Rubber -compound LST 16o 30 60
Tungsten carbide coated LB1-LHR - 25o 150 200

Reel Drum Cast Iron /Steel LB7-LBZ 30o 180 250

The selection of doctor blade quality is closely linked with the speed of the machine and the presence of lubrication, if
any. For the proper use of the table (that can be modified) we request you to consult us.

LEVCON JAYKAY MACHINERY PVT. LTD

Regd. Office : 81/2, Palm Avenue, Kolkata 700 019
Phone : (033) 2283 3074, (033) 2280 3810, Fax : (033) 2287 0548,
Email : Levconjaykay@Ljaykay.com
Website : www.Ljaykay.com
DOCTOR BLADES DOCTOR BLADE MATERIAL

Levcon Jaykay Machinery, a Licensee of Choice of Blade material for various applications involve the following criteria

Bonetti S.p.A, Italy an ISO company, Dimensional Stability of the blade under load Flexibility
specializes in manufacturing Doctor Blades.
Withstand temperature variations and temperature Machining accuracy and Mechanical Strength
Levcon Jaykay Doctor Blades are finished in
India with Rivets and Doctor Materials imported Water absorption Blade burst formation
from Bonetti S.p.A, Italy. Tolerances are Friction value (sparks) Condition of roll Surface
maintained as per International standards and
norms with a perfect square edge and smooth
SYNTHETIC DOCTOR BLADES
machined bevel, tested with fastest paper
machines. We manufacture Doctor Blades MARK MATERIAL DESCRIPTION & THICKNESS "T" (mm) SPECIFIC POINTS
suitable for all applications tailor-made for your HDPE AND COTTON FIBER BLADES
requirements and satisfaction. LA3 BLUE A special groove allows introduction in most
UHMaW Virgin polyethylene Maximum
POLYSET temperature : 90oC common holders, rivets can be fitted in other
T = 5 mm cases. Ideal for wire and press rolls.

LA1 RED UHMW Polyethylene identical to but Low coefficient of friction combined with
SUPERPOLYSET reinforced with glass fibers. superior resistance to wear , recommended
T = 5 mm for speeds over 600 m/min, for wire and
some press rolls.
TECHNICAL AUDIT LB5 BROWN Woven Cotton laminate bonded with Phenolic Thermosetting doctor blade with the low
PHENOSET resin. Maximum temperature:130C. coefficient of friction. The best solution, for
2.3 mm < T < 3.2 mm example at copper coated cooling cylinders.
Levcon Jaykay has been trained by Bonetti in
Europe to support the Indian customers and FIBER GLASS AND ABRASIVE BLADES
find specific solutions to all doctoring problems .
LB7 GREEN Fiberglass layers bonded with Epoxy resin. Most commonly used fiberglass doctor blade
We have trained resources for conducting EPOXY Maximum temperature :170 C. for a wide range of applications. Outstanding
1.5 mm < T < 2.8 mm performance on some types of presses,
detailed on site technical audit , analysis and calendars and on dryer cylinders.
troubleshooting of your existing doctoring LHR HOT EPOXY Fiberglass layers bonded with special Epoxy Similar to LB7, but specially made for heated
resin. Maximum temperature:250 C. roll in calendars.
system utilising your used blades to identify and 1.5 mm < T < 1.9 mm
preempt doctoring problems. Call us for LB3 RED Fiberglass layers specially arranged to obtain With exceptional mechanical characteristic
Technical Audit or any assistance required SUPEREPOXY high resistance to wear bonded with Epoxy allowing blade pressure of 220 N/m, grants
resin.Maximum temperature:180C. perfect cleaning during its lifetime.
for alignment and fine tuning of your 1.5 mm < T < 1.9 mm
existing Doctoring System. LBR ABRASIVE Fiberglass with abrasive materials 120GRIT Fiberglass doctor blade with best Cleaning
bonded with Epoxy Resin. Maximum action: to be used under the most severe
operating temperature:180C. cleaning conditions at MG and 1st Group
The audit also involves the followings checks at site :- 1.5 mm < T < 2 mm driers.
Stability of the Doctoring System No turning Moment Fiberglass , carbon fiber layers with the
LCR CARBO Specially designed for usage in 2nd Position
Loading mechanism ABRASIVE addition of abrasive materials 180 GRIT in Ceramic press rolls, to ensure that the
Alignment vis a vis working angle bonded with Epoxy Resin. Maximum roll surface porosity, critical for sheet release
operating temperature:180C. remains unchanged.
Oscillations
1.5 mm < T < 2 mm
Blade wear Geometry
Strength & Deflection of the system and blades under load FIBER GLASS AND CARBON FIBER BLADES
Vibrations of the system
LB1 GREY Fiberglass, carbon fiber layers bonded with Most commonly used carbonfiber doctor
Choice of blade material CARBOSET Epoxy resin. Excellent chemical resistance. blade for a wide range of applications.
Threading Maximum operating temperature: 190C. Outstanding performance on some types of
Roll Surface Condition 1.5 mm < T < 2.0 mm presses, calendars and on dryer cylinders.

LC1 BLACK SUPER 1 0 0 % sp e ci a l ca rb o n fi b e r re i n fo r c e d & Doctor Blade of the new generation with
CARBOSET b o n d e d w i th e p o xy re si n .M a x i m u m highest resistance to wear and best self
o p e r a ti n g te mp e r a tu r e : 19 0 C . lubricating grade, capable to work even at
1.5 mm < T < 2 mm 500N/m. Best Chemical and wear resistance.