The common concept design of creping blade holders has always narrowed down the choices to just two main possibilities: rigid or flexible, both with their strengths and weaknesses. But what if a rigid doctoring system could boast the profiling advantages of a flexible one? Worldwide known for its self-profiling flexible blade holders, Oradoc has recently patented a brand-new, innovative doctoring system that deserves a unique place in creping history: OraLockTM, the perfect fit for all Yankee cylinders.
“As a company we have ventured into a segment in which we had never thought of deepening the application possibilities, so far. Our installations in the world are mainly flexible, but with this new product we want to consolidate our presence also in the rigid market with a disruptive solution” – says Mr. Maurizio Tomei, Oradoc Sales and Customer Care Manager.
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It took more than 3 years of R&D activities carried out by Oradoc engineers, including scale and full-size prototypes, off-line static tests and continuously running machine monitoring, to conceive, design and test this state-of-the-art creping solution.
“Our research and development department is rightfully proud to have achieved a great result in coming up with such a groundbreaking blade holder – explains Mr. Andrea Orlandini, Oradoc Operations Manager. We’ve worked on this system a lot and the final product really meets our expectations and – what’s even most important – it represents the perfect answer to our customers’ needs!”. But no innovation is worth adopting until its usefulness is proven: Oradoc found in Sofidel the perfect partner to be involved in this ambitious project, as Sofidel allowed for the pilot installation to take place in its “Soffass Cartiera Via Giuseppe Lazzareschi” plant (formerly known as Delicarta Paper Mill).
