Why White Inks Are So Hard on Doctor Blades & What to Do About It
White inks wear doctor blades faster than any process color station in flexographic printing. The reason comes down to two compounding factors: titanium dioxide (TiO₂), the abrasive[...]
Can Plastic Doctor Blades Meter Like Steel?
Yes. Next-generation polymer doctor blades can now meter like steel on high line screen anilox rolls, delivering longer blade life, improved safety, and reduced anilox scoring.[...]
Are Plastic Doctor Blade Materials Better Than Steel?
Yes, in most flexographic printing applications, next-generation polymer doctor blades outperform steel in safety, durability, anilox protection, and overall press efficiency. While steel was once considered[...]
Doctor Blade Chambers Play a Key Role in Print Quality and Pressroom Efficiency
After years of being relegated to jobs with low graphics requirements, flexography now rivals other printing methods for quality and efficiency thanks to advances in the ink delivery[...]
How Flexo Concepts® Was Digitally Transformed
Flexo Concepts has completely transformed the way it does business. Digitally, that is. It began the way all of our projects do, with a vision -[...]
Defeat Back Doctoring with Polyester Containment Blades
In flexographic printing, perfect print quality and efficiency are the ultimate goals for press operators. One pesky obstacle that often disrupts this quest is the notorious[...]
