Gravure printing, Flexo printing, Roller Coating, Adhesive coating, Lamination
Solvent-based ink, Corrosive ink, Varnish
Doctor blades made from ZAPP 2067 carbon steel offer increased durability and wear resistance, and are suitable for medium to high-speed printing at speeds of up to 250m/min. The enhanced material composition helps counteract the effects of ink impurities, which can cause blade damage, color inconsistencies, and streaking over time. By reducing these issues, these metal doctor blades contribute to more stable and uniform print quality. Their strong resistance to corrosion and oxidation allows these doctor blades to maintain their integrity when exposed to varnishes and chemically reactive inks. The extended lifespan ensures that print professionals can minimize blade replacements while maintaining consistent ink transfer across long production runs.
Carbon steel doctor blades provide a cost-effective solution for printing applications that require high durability and strong wear resistance. Their hardness and edge stability ensure consistent ink metering, while the polished surface helps maintain clean ink transfer and reduces common printing defects. These blades are particularly suitable for small to medium print runs, offering a reliable balance between performance and affordability.
The combination of hardness and wear resistance allows these blades to maintain uniform ink distribution, reducing streaking, haze, and ink drag. The polished edge minimizes plate wear, ensuring precise ink control and sharper print details. By providing consistent performance throughout extended use, they contribute to overall print stability.
For basic printing needs where cost efficiency is a priority, CB-10 doctor blades are a practical option. With a maximum speed of 150m/min, they work well in gravure, flexographic, adhesive coating, woven bag printing, plastic film printing, cardboard printing, and coating applications.
For short-run applications that demand improved durability and print clarity, CC-20 doctor blades provide strong wear resistance and smooth blade wear. Capable of handling speeds up to 200m/min, they help reduce streaking and haze, ensuring a cleaner ink transfer in gravure and flexographic printing.
Printing conditions involving thicker, more abrasive inks require CZ-30 doctor blades. Manufactured from 20C2 carbon steel, these metal doctor blades support speeds up to 350m/min while preventing ink buildup and blade wear. The polished edge enhances performance by reducing streaking, haze, and ink drag, which is ideal for fine detail, deep-tone printing, and ceramic plate applications.