Acrylic, which is better known as plexiglass, is one of the most widely used synthetic materials in the world. Even if you haven’t heard of this type of plastic before, chances are that you’ve at least come into contact with or used it at some point in your life. Acrylic is extremely versatile and strong, […]
Search: “construction”
We found 94 results for your search.
What Are Polycarbonate Sheets and Why Are They So Popular?
Polycarbonate is one of the most versatile building materials in North America. It can be used for virtually any construction project that requires the installation of glass or a glass-like material (e.g. windows, skylights, etc.). Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of polycarbonate sheets to see why they’re the superior choice. What Is […]
Doctor Blade
We inventory doctor blades in 328′ coils (100 meters). We can supply full coils, partial coils of individually cut blades. Modern flexo presses are equipped with an
Net Weight : 3.5 lbs
We inventory doctor blades in 328′ coils (100 meters). We can supply full coils, partial coils or individually cut blades.
Modern flexo presses are equipped with an anilox roller/doctor blade combination as an inking system. While single reverse angle blade systems are used for most narrow web presses, midsize and wide web presses are normally equipped with enclosed doctor blade systems. On all configurations, the wiping doctor blade is always applied in a reverse angle between 30 and 40 degrees. Due to the abrasive surface of ceramic anilox rollers, minimal doctor blade pressure is always recommended. Equally important for good doctor blade life is the relationship between cell configurations (shape/count) and blade tip thickness. For most water-based and solvent-based inks, .006″ blade thickness is ideal. Heavier-bodied inks and coatings often require thicker blades.