Kadant develops new paper dryer surface cleaning device

AUBURN, MA, Nov. 5, 2009 (Press Release) - Kadant Web Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), launched its latest product designed for cleaning the surface of paper dryers. The Dryer Cleaner^TM device fits into conventional doctor blade holders and incorporates application specific cleaning pads for cleaning and polishing the surface of paper drying cylinders.

The Dryer Cleaner device removes dryer surface contaminates such as dirt and scale that can lead to sheet quality defects and sheet breaks. In addition, removing contamination buildup improves heat transfer consistency across the dryer surface offering improved surface temperature uniformity in the cross-machine direction.

According to Mohan Jayaraman, R&D manager at Kadant Web Systems, "The Dryer Cleaner device allows buildup to be removed without special release coatings. And because the device is easily inserted into the existing doctor system, it is a cost-effective method for maintaining clean dryer surfaces with minimal effort."

Kadant Web Systems Inc., based in Auburn, Massachusetts is a leading provider of doctor blades, doctor blade holders, doctoring systems, and paper machine accessories to the pulp, paper, and related industries.

Kadant Inc. is a leading supplier to the global pulp and paper industry, with a range of products and services for improving efficiency and quality in pulp and paper production, including paper machine accessories and systems for stock preparation, fluid handling, and water management. Our fluid-handling products are also used to optimize production in the steel, rubber, plastics, food, and textile industries. In addition, we produce granules from papermaking byproducts for agricultural and lawn and garden applications. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with revenues of $329 million in 2008 and 1,600 employees in 16 countries worldwide.