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Carbon Steel Doctor Blades

Carbon Steel Doctor Blades

Metal doctor blade with high hardness averaging over 600HV
  • Short Lamella Blade Edge
  • Long Lamella Blade Edge
  • Short Bevel Blade Edge
  • Long Bevel Blade Edge
  • Round Blade Edge
  • Square Blade Edge

Carbon steel doctor blades provide high hardness and strong wear resistance, ensuring consistent performance across different printing applications. We use high-quality carbon steel sourced from Europe, delivering reliable ink metering and durability. These metal doctor blades feature a polished blade edge that improves ink transfer while maintaining print quality and reducing defects.

With excellent mechanical properties, these blades perform well at various press speeds, delivering stable results even in high-speed printing environments.
Our carbon steel doctor blades are available in different models to match specific printing needs:

CB-10: A cost-effective choice for medium-speed presses, supporting speeds up to 150m/min. Doctor blades from this model, made from C100S carbon steel, are widely used in gravure, flexographic, adhesive coating, woven bag printing, plastic film printing, cardboard printing, and coating applications.
CC-20: Designed for medium to high-speed printing, handling speeds up to 200m/min. Manufactured from German ZAPP 1274 carbon steel, these doctor blades offer strong wear resistance and moderate corrosion protection, ensuring durability in gravure and flexographic printing.
CC-67: A high-performance option produced with ZAPP 2067 carbon steel, providing edge stability at high speeds. With a speed capacity of 250m/min, these metal doctor blades ensure precise ink transfer and serve as a reliable choice for long production runs.
CZ-30: Doctor blades from this model are designed for challenging ink conditions, including high-viscosity and high-pigment inks. Manufactured from premium 20C2 carbon steel, they can operate at speeds up to 350m/min. Their polished edge minimizes ink buildup, reducing streaks, haze, and ink smearing, ensuring clean and accurate printing. They perform exceptionally well in fine detail, deep-tone printing, and ceramic plate applications.
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    1. CB-10 (C100S Carbon Steel)
      CB-10 (C100S Carbon Steel)

      These carbon steel doctor blades are designed for medium-speed printing presses, providing high wear resistance and stable performance.

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      Ink Types

      Solvent-based ink
      Low-corrosion ink
      Inks with low pH value

      Specifications

      Width range: 8mm-60mm
      Width tolerance: ±0.1mm
      Thickness range: 0.152mm-0.3mm
      Thickness tolerance: ±0.005mm
      Hardness: 550-580HV
      Tensile strength: 1850-2000Pa
      Straightness: ≤0.5mm/3000mm
    1. CC-20 (1274 Carbon Steel)
      CC-20 (1274 Carbon Steel)

      Manufactured from German ZAPP 1274 carbon steel, these doctor blades provide strong wear resistance along with moderate oxidation and corrosion protection, ensuring reliable performance in medium to high-speed printing presses operating at speeds of up to 200m/min.

      Details

      Ink Types

      Solvent-based ink
      Varnish

      Specifications

      Width range: 8mm-60mm
      Width tolerance: ±0.1mm
      Thickness range: 0.152mm-0.3mm
      Thickness tolerance: ±0.005mm
      Hardness: 580-600HV
      Tensile strength: 1850-2000Pa
      Straightness: ≤0.5mm/3000mm
    1. CC-67 (2067 Carbon Steel)
      CC-67 (2067 Carbon Steel)

      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.

      Details

      Ink Types

      Solvent-based ink
      Corrosive ink
      Varnish

      Specifications

      Width range: 8mm-60mm
      Width tolerance: ±0.1mm
      Thickness range: 0.152mm-0.3mm
      Thickness tolerance: ±0.005mm
      Hardness: 600-620HV
      Tensile strength: 1850-2150Pa
      Straightness: ≤0.5mm/3000mm
    1. CZ-30 (20C2 Carbon Steel)
      CZ-30 (20C2 Carbon Steel)

      Made from high-quality 20C2 carbon steel, these doctor blades are designed for high-speed printing, handling press speeds of up to 350m/min.

      Details

      Ink Types

      Solvent-based ink
      Varnish

      Specifications

      Width range: 8mm-60mm
      Width tolerance: ±0.1mm
      Thickness range: 0.152mm-0.3mm
      Thickness tolerance: ±0.005mm
      Hardness: 630-650HV
      Tensile strength: 1850-2100Pa
      Straightness: ≤0.5mm/3000mm
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What are the benefits of carbon steel doctor blades?

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.

How do carbon steel doctor blades impact print quality?

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.

Which blades are best for general printing with minimal quality requirements?

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.

Which blades are recommended for short-run prints requiring higher quality?

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.

What is the best choice for high-viscosity and high-pigment inks?

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.

Other Doctor Blades Available
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      Ceramic-Coated Doctor Blades
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      Coated Doctor Blades
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      Stainless Steel Doctor Blades
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