Utilizing the latest developments in advanced polymer technology, Esterlam's innovative blade designs give you instant start-up, enhanced print quality, longer blade life and are much safer for operators to use.

Precision engineered to give instant start-up and a uniform ink film across the entire anilox, Esterlam synthetic doctor blades have been proven to reduce dot gain allowing you to precisely match customer requirements in both water and UV based systems.

That means less material wastage and faster job changeovers, allowing you to improve your press productivity and profitability.

Requiring less pressure, Esterlam self lubricating blades will significantly reduce wear and scoring to your anilox and increase doctor blade life. The result: less money spent on unnecessary roller and blade replacement whilst creating a safer working environment for your operators.

Excellent for Use with UV Inks - Their unique edge profiles offer consistent, reliable performance and help to eliminate ink spitting, a common problem experienced with UV inks.

For Optimum Performance

With over twenty-five years experience, Esterlam have developed a comprehensive range of blades, each one tailored to give maximum life and performance in single blade and enclosed chamber systems.

Successfully used by leading printers world-wide, Esterlam doctor blades are compatible with all leading press makes including Mark Andy, Aquaflex, Nilpeter, Comco and W+D.

With an unparalleled choice of ranges including the advanced E600 and E10 High Performance blades and the durable high quality UHMW blades, APR and Esterlam's technical support team will ensure the optimum blade choice for your particular press.

The Ideal Blade to Match Your Press

Whatever your specific press and production requirements, Esterlam can offer you an advanced doctor blade to fulfill your needs. Available in an extensive range of widths, profiles and thicknesses all blades are supplied in both imperial and metric standards to meet OEM specifications.

Free Product Trial The only way to experience the significant cost savings, production and safety benefits that Esterlam doctor blades can offer you is to try them. That is why Esterlam will send a full production sample, free of charge, to anyone wishing to test the products. Call us at 1-800-445-4107, e-mail us at info@teamflexo.com, or click on the image to the right for your free sample.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do Esterlam synthetic blades meter as well as steel?
YES. A recent survey showed that Esterlam synthetic blades actually caused less dot gain than steel. Our customers say they also doctor more consistently throughout the job run.

Do Esterlam blades last longer than steel?
YES. They have special self lubricating characteristics which give them greater wear resistance. Esterlam blades also require less doctor blade pressure which significantly increases potential life.

Are Esterlam blades suitable for water and UV inks?
YES. They eliminate rusting and corrosion problems in water-based systems and have helped eliminate "ink spitting" when used with UV inks.

Are Esterlam blades safer to handle than steel?
YES, considerably safer. Esterlam doctor blades do not develop the dangerous razor sharp edges of steel blades. However, gloves are always recommended when handling any blades.

Are Esterlam blades expensive to use?
NO. Esterlam blades are very cost effective. You will use less of them, saving you money, change them less often saving you time, your rollers will remain in better condition and your operators will have a safer working environment.

Doctor Blade Safety - Installation and Maintenance Guide

Esterlam provides this free poster, excellent to be posted in the pressroom regardless if you use plastic or steel blades. For a free wall poster of the chart below, e-mail us at info@teamflexo.com with the subject "Esterlam Doctor Blade Poster" and give us your mailing address.