Are you still skeptical on the use of synthetic doctor blades in your flexographic printing process? While it may be natural to have doubts, the benefits of these blades may be too good to ignore. Today's technology in synthetic doctor blades is not like the "plastic blades" of the past. Esterlam's biaxially oriented polyester offers … Read More...
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Dirty print is something many flexographic printers may struggle with. An online search will reveal quite a few cause and effect diagrams or charts for possible solutions for the common issue. In some cases printers go through the gamut, making sure their ink is in spec, dryers are balanced, adding slower drying solvents to the … Read More...
Are the doctor blades currently being used in your presses the right blades? I would agree that’s a very broad question. Clarifying further, do the blades fit your process? Your life expectancy? Your pricing strategy? Your safety concerns? From the most cost effective to higher priced, short life to long life and the safest. All … Read More...
PrimeBlade 900 Nano PrimeBlade® Sweden, along with their partners, have developed a Nano technology to treat and produce different steel qualities, allowing them to optimize the properties and performance of the steel. The 900 Nano Series doctor blades are produced with the latest Nano technology without ceramic or nickel coatings being used today in long … Read More...
Make the most of your supplies! As all printers know, flexographic printing requires much more than ink, paper, and presses. Simply keeping track of the quantity and variety of supplies needed for a typical flexo shop can be overwhelming. You may ask yourself: How do can I make the right supply choice for my process? … Read More...
Your doctor blade and end seal are an important part of your ink metering system. Most printers would agree that the effectiveness of your doctor blade is critical to your print quality and ultimately your success with your customers. The efficiency and longevity of the doctor blade and the containment blade ultimately lead to more run time between … Read More...