Metso Paper Inc.

Ville Nikkanen

Seppo Parviainen

Markku Vaanola

Equipment for changing a blade () in a coating device () changes several blades () arranged in a band (). The equipment includes reels () connected to the ends of the blade holder (), for holding the reeled unused and used band (); transfer devices () for moving the band () in connection with the blade holder (), and lifting devices () for lifting the band () up and lowering it into the blade holder (). Indentations () at least the length of the hollow shaft () are arranged at regular intervals on the band (), and are arranged to permit the blade () to be lowered into the blade holder ().

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Helsinki, Finland

Ville Nikkanen