Testing a new doctor blade in your printing operation should be a collaboration with your suppler that boosts performance while avoiding costly guesswork. Instead of randomly [...]
Carbon fiber chamber system by Celmacch The job of a doctor blade chamber is to help deliver a precise, consistent ink film thickness to the [...]
Steel 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 [...]
Doctor 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 [...]
As 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. [...]
While 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 are often the cause of anilox roll scoring and severe personal injuries. Switching to nonmetallic blades can not only ensure print quality and minimize [...]
Proper 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 [...]
The 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 [...]
