A doctor blade meters ink and coatings by wiping excess material from the anilox roll, ensuring consistent transfer to the printing plate and improving print quality. Explore how TruPoint blades perform across various applications including Coating & Laminating , Corrugated, Digital Printing,  Battery, Narrow Web & Labels, Sheetfed & Offset Coating, Wide Web Printing and offset applications.

Plastic doctor blades outperform steel by reducing anilox scoring, improving operator safety, and maintaining consistent ink metering without metal-on-metal friction.

The correct doctor blade tip profile depends on your anilox roll volume and desired metering precision. Bevel and microtip profiles are selected based on press speed, ink volume, and application type to maintain clean metering and print consistency.To get expert advice please reach out to [email protected].

Yes. Flexo Concepts offers a free TruPoint doctor blade trial with custom cut-to-length samples matched to your press. We ship your personalized blade for evaluation, then collect feedback through a short survey to ensure optimal performance for your application.

Doctor blade width (blade height) is measured from the clamp side to the metering edge. Use a ruler or caliper to ensure proper fit. Plastic blade thickness typically ranges from .014″–.125″, while steel blades range from .006″–.012″. Proper thickness selection ensures correct flexibility, wear life, and consistent metering.

Yes. TruPoint blades are available in custom cut-to-length sizes and edge profiles to match your exact press and chamber specifications, ensuring proper fit, optimal sealing, and consistent ink control.

Blade life depends on press speed, ink type, and profile selection, but polymer blades typically last longer than steel in comparable press conditions.

Extend doctor blade life by using correct installation angles, maintaining proper pressure, and keeping blades and anilox rolls clean. Choosing the correct blade material and profile prevents premature edge wear, reduces buildup, and maintains stable ink metering for longer service life.

Foam backing should be used when blades leak, do not sit flat in the holder, or fail to seal properly. Adding foam improves blade contact, creates a tighter chamber seal, reduces ink leakage, and minimizes downtime caused by poor sealing.

Doctor blade material, profile, and pressure directly control ink film thickness and transfer stability. TruPoint polymer blades maintain a cleaner wipe, more consistent metering, and reduce buildup that leads to ink spitting, misting, and print defects.  Read more  “How to Eliminate Ink Spitting in Flexographic Printing”

Polymer doctor blade materials are non-abrasive and prevent metal-on-metal friction that causes anilox scoring. This extends anilox roll life while maintaining consistent film transfer and protecting delicate cell structures.

TruPoint polymer blades have smooth, non-sharp edges that eliminate the cut hazards associated with steel blades. They can be installed safely by hand with minimal protective gear, reducing injury risk and improving changeover speed and pressroom safety.

Absolutely. Our polymers are chemically resistant and perform well with all common ink and coating types used in flexographic and coating operations. Learn more about ways to conquer UV Ink spitting in your pressroom.