Printing Doctor Blades, from Experts in Different Materials
Printing doctor blades are used in printing presses, particularly in flexographic and gravure prints. They control the amount of ink applied to the press.
However, they can encounter several issues that affect print quality:
- Unwanted ink streaks
- Over- or under- ink distribution
- Inconsistent printing
To solve these problems it is important to install Doctor Blade right for a particular application.
The Doctor Blades range includes four different steel specifications (carbon, microstructure tool steel, alloyed tool steel and stainless).
All these specifications are available in a variety of thicknesses and lengths at Fernite of Sheffield Ltd.
Fernite manufactures Doctor blades to the highest standards in the UK. Fundamental to the precision, efficiency and continuity of printing processes, engineers keep a rigid control over our manufacturing. As long-established experts in making machine knives and blades, Fernite provides superb range of flexographic, gravure and lithographic print blades.
Renowned for their first-rate quality and reliability, Printing Doctor Blades by Fernite of Sheffield are durable blades for flexographic and rotogravure prints. We manufacture these blades under our company brand PrintBlade in our ISO certified factory in Sheffield, UK.
100% UK Manufactured Doctor Blades with Optional Parameters
Thinner Printing Doctor Blades versus Thicker Blades
Thinner blades allow for the greater accuracy, while thicker blades enhance stability. The thickness of the blade influences its precision in controlling ink application.
Rigidity versur Flexibility
A high-quality doctor blades should be rigid enough to effectively remove ink from the roller. Also, it should be flexible enough to adapt to the roller’s surface without bending or breaking.
Various Edge Geometry
We manufacture Doctor Blades with the well defined edge angles that are optimal for your application. This allowes you to control ink and reduce wear on the blades on the press. Our PrintBlades are available in a range of grades to suit various applications. We supply printing doctor blades with a round, bevel, or lamella (‘stepped’) machine-ground edge profile. Beveled edges are preferred for their smoother contact with the surface, resulting in a more consistent ink layer. Please refer to our dedicated website to get information about various options we offer.
Fundamental to the precision, efficiency and continuity.....
Machine continuity is a major concern for print producers worldwide. At Fernite, our skilled experts harness advanced technologies to craft every doctor blade from the finest quality European steels: the result is a robust, long-lasting precision blade that delivers enduring reliability and optimum continuity, at an incredibly competitive price.
In addition, manufacturing all our blades, cutters and knives in-house means that the Fernite team have maximum control over the production process, enabling us to build and hold excellent stocks.
Printing Doctor Blades delivered Worldwide, from stock
- We supply Print Blades in continuous 100m coils or cut to your specified length; after that we pack print blades in dispenser cassettes as required
- When you need urgent supplies, we can deliver rapidly from our extensive stock – within 24 hours if necessary
- With nearly two centuries of skill and experience in manufacturing the finest blades, we’re not only proud of our world-class Fernite products, we’re also passionate about giving great customer service
- We’ll always go out of our way to give information and advice that ensures you get the exact doctor blades UK you want, when you need them
- Our technical advisers can also help you maximise machine efficiency and reduce specific production problems such as streaking, spitting and roller damage
- Whatever your blade profile, we’re always here to deliver the best in service and quality, every time.
Trusted by many of the world’s leading brands for reliability, value, service and support, Fernite of Sheffield is your ideal doctor blades partner.
Get in touch with us and get a quote T: +44(0) 114 244 0527 E: enquiries@fernite.co.uk
