Trialing vs. Sampling: What’s the Difference?
Christine Duggan2025-01-13T16:15:14-05:00How often do you try a sample, hoping for instant success, only to be met with trial and error? It's rare to find the perfect fit [...]
Take Care of Your Doctor Blade Chamber and It Will Take Care of You!
Christine Duggan2021-11-12T09:30:38-05:00Carbon fiber chamber system by Celmacch The job of a doctor blade chamber is to help deliver a precise, consistent ink film thickness to the [...]
New Polymers Meter Like Steel Doctor Blades
Christine Duggan2021-10-05T12:32:44-04:00Steel doctor blades used to be a printer's only option to produce high-end graphics. It wasn't because he didn't want longer blade life and the safety benefits that came with using plastic, steel [...]
Cut-to-Length Doctor Blades Can Reduce Ink Chamber Leaks
Christine Duggan2021-07-07T12:26:01-04:00Doctor blade chamber leaks are costly in terms of downtime and waste. While failed end seals are responsible for a large number of chamber leaks, ill-fitting doctor blades [...]
UV Ink Spitting is a Dirty Habit
Christine Duggan2021-11-15T10:57:37-05:00As competition for shelf space heats up, brand owners are looking to create more compelling-looking products. That means prettier graphics, more vivid colors and unique packaging. [...]
Plastic Doctor Blades – Advanced Polymers Compete with Steel
Christine Duggan2021-10-05T12:45:34-04:00While steel doctor blades used to be the only option to produce high-end graphics, a printer had to deal with the shorter blade life and pressroom injuries [...]
Steel Doctor Blades Cause Anilox Roll Scoring and Injuries
Christine Duggan2020-07-31T09:15:03-04:00Steel doctor blades are often the cause of anilox roll scoring and severe personal injuries. Switching to nonmetallic blades can not only ensure print quality and minimize [...]
3 Steps to Ensure Proper Doctor Blade Alignment
Christine Duggan2024-03-20T09:40:24-04:00Proper alignment of your doctor blades(s) to the anilox roll (or any roll being wiped or cleaned) is critical to the performance of any ink or [...]
Doctor Blade Installation: Correct Angle and Pressure are Needed for Consistent Performance
Christine Duggan2025-01-13T16:25:05-05:00The anilox roll and doctor blades are designed to work together to deliver a precise amount of ink to the plate. It is important to take [...]