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PO Box 328, 1041 Van Buren Avenue, Indian Trail NC 28079 Printing: Doctor Blades
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Installation
Dr. Blade Holder Screw
SAM81950005
$0.54
Incorrect
Maximize Blade Life
Correct
Minimize Pressure - Maximize Blade Life . . .
Correct installation and Blade Orientation will Minimize the Blade-to-Anilox Pressure required to
wipe the surface of the anilox cleanly!
“A good way to tell if you’re using the correct amount of doctor blade pressure is to look at the roll once it’s inked. Before increasing pressure,
the ANILOX ROLL will appear GLOSSY This is a sign that TOO MUCH INK IS REMAINING on the surface.
Pressure should be increased gradually until a satin finish appears on the surface of the roll. A SATIN FINISH is a good indication that the
CORRECT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE has been achieved and the doctor blade is effectively shearing the excess ink from the roll. If pressure is
increased beyond this point, the doctor blade edge will bend and hydroplane. ”
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