Doctor Blade Installation
Christine Duggan2025-01-13T16:23:09-05:00Back to the basics with this doctor blade installation and best practice infographic, created by Flexo Concepts. This infographic is a simple 3-step guide to proper [...]
The Right End Seals Will Prevent Leaks in Your Doctor Blade Chamber System
Christine Duggan2022-03-08T15:53:43-05:00In an enclosed doctor blade chamber system, the job of the end seals is to keep the coating or ink from leaking out of the ends of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]