The main objective for the switch to ceramic surfaces was the increased run time of the rolls, thus lowering maintenance costs. But soon, further benefits of the new coatings were observed with forming fabric life being extended by more than 50% in nearly all positions. Additionally, the roll surfaces have maintained their shape and integrity perfectly, especially at the ends, where previous cover fracturing through invasive corrosion has always been present.

Since CeraGuide B has been installed, forming fabric edge damage is now a thing of the past thanks to a unique roll end and edge radius treatment process, and wire drive stability has been excellent throughout without a single instance of slippage. The longest serving CeraGuide B cover has now been running in the machine for five years without interruption on the drive position of the bottom wire. An additional potential for cost reduction is offered through doctoring in those roll positions as CeraGuide B can be doctored without any lubrication water. According to Voith, CeraGuide B shows a return on investment of less than one year in most applications.