What is a Doctor Blade?
A doctor blade is used to meter and control the transfer of ink, coatings, and other fluids from an anilox roll in printing and converting processes. It removes excess material to ensure consistent ink delivery, clean print quality, and reliable performance on press.
TruPoint® high performance doctor blades from Flexo Concepts are engineered for printing, coating, and continuous manufacturing applications, offering high-performance options tailored to specific press and process requirements.
TruPoint doctor blades are used to control the transfer of inks, coatings, and other fluids in printing and converting processes.
Why Do Printers Switch
to TruPoint Doctor Blades?
Printers switch to TruPoint doctor blades to improve print quality, reduce anilox wear, and increase pressroom safety.
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Why Do OEMs Partner with Flexo Concepts?
Industry leading OEMs around the globe partner with Flexo Concepts to help them push the boundaries of innovation. Our materials expertise, application support, and proven performance help OEMs ensure reliable results across printing, coating, and converting environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a doctor blade?
A doctor blade meters and controls ink, coatings, or fluids by removing excess material from an anilox roll to ensure consistent ink transfer and print quality. - What does a doctor blade do in printing?
A doctor blade removes excess ink from the anilox roll so a uniform, controlled ink film is delivered to the printing plate during the printing process. - What types of doctor blades does flexo concepts offer?
Flexo Concepts offers TruPoint® doctor blades engineered for printing, coating, and converting applications, including options for ink metering, containment, and extended blade life. - Can I test a doctor blade before buying?
Yes. Flexo Concepts offers free doctor blade samples so you can test different blade materials on press before placing a full order. - Where can i buy doctor blades?
TruPoint® doctor blades can be purchased directly through the Flexo Concepts online Marketplace, where customers can view pricing, place orders, and track shipments. - Why do printers switch to TruPoint doctor blades?
Real production leaders prefer TruPoint plastic doctor blades verses steel for improved pressroom safety, extend blade life, and consitent print quality.