Now you can also receive thorough blade sharpening and maintenance services from Saalasti! Our skilled professionals guarantee that your machines maintain peak performance with our expert blade service.
The business and production machinery of Lieksan Terähuolto Oy has been transferred to Saalasti Finland Oy, enabling us to expand our offering in mechanical wood processing and introduce blade sharpening services for the graphic printing industry.
With this acquisition, Lieksan Terähuolto’s employees continue to work under Saalasti, and the company’s operations remain local as before. Our blade sharpening services cater to customers throughout Finland and internationally.
We sharpen and maintain blades for Saalasti’s machines as well as other industrial cutter and crusher blades used in demanding conditions.
Discover our new blade service professionals at Saalasti and how blade maintenance can enhance and prolong the performance and lifespan of your machinery!
Long-term professionals in demanding blade service
Lieksan Terähuolto, now under Saalasti, has over 30 years of experience servicing and maintaining blades for industrial use. Over the years, the company has specialized in meeting the needs of the mechanical wood processing and graphic industries, such as printing houses.
“We have extensive experience in blades for the paper and pulp industry and demanding graphic industry blades. For instance, refurbishing extra-long blades requires utmost precision. The sharpness and accuracy must be just right,” says Heikki Kärki, blade technician.
Saalasti’s blade service caters to various industries, including:
- Pulp and paper mills
- Planing mills and sawmills
- Graphic industry, including printing houses
- Bioenergy plants, power plants
- Food industry and farms
- Ice resurfacing machines
Even if your industry isn’t listed here, feel free to ask if we can assist your company. Our versatile machinery allows us to service a wide range of blades.
What does our blade maintenance and service include?
With Saalasti Blade Service, you can rest assured of our convenient door-to-door service. We handle the entire process, from individual inspection to refurbishment, ensuring your blades are safe for reuse. A refurbished blade performs as well as a new one, extending its lifespan and your peace of mind.
We service blades for various process machines:
- Chipper blade sharpening, peeler blades, planer blades, trimming shears, replacement, and refurbishment – and welding if necessary.
- List cutters, length cutters, and curved shears – maintenance and sharpening.
- Carbide and steel blades, diameters 120–1200 mm, also replacement (including carbide inserts).
- Paper cutter blades sharpening up to 4500 mm.
- Blade straightening and tensioning.
- Refurbishment of chains and guide bars for package and bundle saws.
- Sharpening of ice resurfacing machine blades used in ice rinks.
And no worries – we will continue to serve our established private customer base accustomed to our local service.
Additionally, we offer maintenance services:
- Welding work
- Mechanical maintenance work
- Installation services
- Workshop services
See also: Lifecycle services
Blade maintenance is an indispensable part of a machine’s long lifespan
Blade maintenance service is a natural extension of Saalasti’s business, with a critical responsibility to provide sustainable solutions. Our machines are made to withstand heavy use and decades of operation at high performance. This is only possible with professional maintenance and continuous improvement!
Maintaining blades keeps the machine’s performance cost-effective, as refurbishment is generally more affordable than purchasing new ones. Regular maintenance also prevents unexpected expensive equipment breakdowns.
Quality maintenance and service are at the core of Saalasti’s sustainability goals, as they provide value to customers and consider sustainable development.
“Our blade service is more than just a service: it’s a lifecycle service that aligns with Saalasti’s values. By supporting circular economy thinking and maintaining high equipment performance, we add value to our customers and the environment. We are proud to provide this service with our dedicated employees”, says Robert Rouvari, Saalasti’s maintenance business manager.
The new Saalasti employees in Lieksa also see positives in the change.
“We are starting with a good and expectant feeling at Saalasti. Improving operations has always been our goal, and we are already looking forward to new opportunities this expansion will bring,” says Heikki Kärki, blade technician.
Want to hear more about our blade service? Contact us to discuss how we can help your company! We serve customers both in Finland and internationally.
See also: Improve the performance of your machine with an upgrade
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