Admit to challenges. Resolve to find solutions to them. Seek help and advice where appropriate. Learn from the experience. Those were the four fundamental instructions flexographic printers put forth to their peers in a recent FLEXO Magazine Flash Poll that sought to identify the most common problems encountered as a result of the ink/anilox roll/doctor … Continued
CELLE, Germany—In 2017, the move to tahe new 17,000+ sq. ft. production facility in Celle, Germany already paved the way for continuous growth. Now Agergaard Co has taken the next step: From now on, it is registered under the name Agergaard Graphic Supplies GmbH. The new name reflects increasing activities on international markets and is … Continued
CELLE, Germany—In 2017, the move to tahe new 17,000+ sq. ft. production facility in Celle, Germany already paved the way for continuous growth. Now Agergaard Co has taken the next step: From now on, it is registered under the name Agergaard Graphic Supplies GmbH. The new name reflects increasing activities on international markets and is … Continued
From humble beginning as a pioneer in the pre-finished doctor blade industry to its current position as a leading manufacturer of doctor blades, FTA member Allison Systems Corp has always been committed to providing innovative and quality products, excellent customer service and quick order fulfillment times. March 20 brings a significant milestone as the firm … Continued
KOLDING, Denmark—TRESU announced the introduction of its FlexiPrint Reservoir SAVEink chamber doctor blade, a light, fast-change inking system for narrow web UV and water-based flexo applications that can be used without an ink pump. Chambers are air-tight and prevent leakage, thanks to TRESU’s patented seals, and can be installed or removed safely in five seconds … Continued
Based in the UK, Esterlam is a global leader in providing doctor blades for today’s demanding printing and coating industries. Having developed the world’s first synthetic doctor blade more than 40 years ago, Esterlam has now worked to set new standards for the future of coated electronic applications. Commercial Director Neil Hailey said,“In real terms, … Continued
CHARLOTTE, NC—FLXON reports high speed HD Flexo ECG pressrooms are now able to produce more than 30,000,000 feet of production on a single set of SWED/CUT®’s new advanced MFLEX PLUS® doctor blades. According to company spokesmen Ryan Sharkey, “A combination of new doctor blade technology, higher performing presses and pressrooms holding themselves to the disciplined … Continued
Doctor blades are a critical element of the flexographic print process, according to better than 96 percent of printers responding to FLEXO Magazine’s doctor blade flash poll. Nearly two-thirds of the sample—64 percent—believe their plant succeeds in getting maximum value from all doctor blades utilized, but 36 percent identify room for improvement in this arena. With … Continued
There’s a lot of materials science and fluid dynamics to process control on a modern flexo press and every element plays an important part. As we visit converters’ shops around the country, we hear the same requirements over and again: Everyone is after consistent and repeatable results. This means not only throughout a run, but from … Continued
Chambered doctor blades are now standard on central impression (CI) presses and high definition (HD) corrugated post printers. Over time, HD flexo corrugated post printers have evolved from rubber fountain roll to 100 percent reverse angle chamber systems, as have CI presses for flexible packaging. The reason for this has been higher print quality. On … Continued
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