Daetwyler Doctor Blades for Precise Ink Metering
Daetwyler doctor blades are renowned for their precision, durability, and high-quality performance in the printing industry. Designed for optimal ink control and consistent print quality, these blades are perfect for any flexographic printing application. Whether you're looking to improve your print quality, reduce downtime, or increase efficiency, Daetwyler has a solution.
Recommended Applications
- Ink metering and control in flexographic printing process
Benefits
- High wear resistance and durability, reducing the need for frequent replacements
- Superior edge sharpness for precise ink metering and enhanced print quality
- Available in a variety of materials and Custom Cut sizes to fit your specific printing needs
Please note: Not all products we supply are listed on this page. For specific inquiries, please contact us.
Metal Doctor Blades
White Carbon Steel
Features
- High quality European steel
- The specially polished blade guarantees smooth and sharp doctoring
- Available in all configurations
Application
- Universal blade for all applications
Blue Carbon Steel
Features
- Blue steel highlights tip for accurate installation
- Alternative to standard steel for flexographic and gravure printing
- Available in a wide variety of configurations
- The material is also heat-treated
Application
- Universal blade for all applications
Longlife
Features
- Eco-friendly long service life reduces number of blades used
- flexographic and Gravure bestseller for decades
- An all-rounder for every printing application
- Very high service life in continuous printing
Application
- Reduces drag outs, streaks and hazing in flexographic and gravure printing
Soft Nickel Coated
Features
- Proven flexographic printing doctor blade worldwide
- Soft coating protects surfaces
- Coating provides added corrosion protection
Application
- Solvents and water-based inks
- Reduces score lines on the ceramic anilox roller
Stainless Steel
Features
- Corrosion resistant
- Increased service life compared to standard blades
Application
- Especially suitable for water based inks, lacquers and other substrates with high pH values
Pearlstar
Features
- New coating technology significantly reduces ink adherence to the doctor blade and lowers friction values
- Reduced ink adherence
Benefits:
- Reduces or eliminates UV spitting in flexographic printing
- Significantly less drag outs and streaks in the print
- Reduces back doctoring
- Outstanding performance with (cold seal) lacquers and in combination with adherent fluids
- Reduces defects in the entire print run and increases performance
Plastic Doctor Blades
Polypro
Features
- Very flexible, making minimum contact pressure necessary
- Resistant to a wide range of chemicals
- Extends life of the ceramic anilox roller
Application
- Containment blade for flexographic printing
- For water and solvent-based inks
Optipro
Features
- Thin blade made with exceptional durability from engineering grade polymers
- Extruded, not skived, to create a stress-free, smooth, flat finish
- Extends life of the ceramic anilox roller
Application
- Best non-metallic alternative to steel blades
- Great choice for lower to medium line screen process or line work
Optipro Plus
Features
- Acetal-based blade with a built in lubricant
- Medium flex strength and a thinner tip
- Contains a special polymer to lower friction
- Extends life of the ceramic anilox roller and the blade
Application
- Exceptional non-metallic alternative to steel blades
- Works for all types of inks
- Recommended for medium to high line screen process or line work
Duropro
Features
- Ink metering doctor blade for flexographic printing
- Long service life for fewer stoppages
- Solvent-resistant
- Extends life of the ceramic anilox roller and the blade
Application
- Good non-metallic alternative to steel blades
- Suitable for abrasive inks including corrugated cardboard printing
- Suitable for many types of printing
Unipro
Features
- Very flexible working blade
- High level of stability as well as when coating
Application
- Good non-metallic alternative to steel blades
- Suitable for water- and alcohol-based inks