Corrugated Ink Delivery Systems: Two-Roll or Doctor Blade?
Christine Duggan2021-11-12T09:06:44-05:00The flexographic ink delivery process has come a long way since the days when "Fragile - Do Not Drop" and "This End Up" were the only [...]
Are You Doing Trials or Just Getting Doctor Blade Samples?
Christine Duggan2021-07-07T10:49:11-04:00How many times have you requested a box of this or a sample of that and had a winner right away? When testing a new product, [...]
Three Reasons Why Sheetfed Offset Printers Should Replace Their Steel Doctor Blades with Plastic
Christine Duggan2022-03-08T10:21:59-05:00The goal of a sheetfed offset printer, like every printer, is to produce printed pieces efficiently and economically. In sheetfed offset coating applications, selecting the right doctor blade will [...]
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 [...]
UHMW Users Upgrade to DuraPoint for Longer Blade Life
Christine Duggan2024-03-19T10:30:46-04:00Flexo Concepts’ exclusive TruPoint DuraPoint™ blade is a next-generation UHMW doctor blade with a proprietary high-density formulation for superior blade life and enhanced graphics. Used in applications [...]
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 Duggan2024-09-17T11:39:23-04:00The 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 [...]