An Insurance Policy to Proper Printing

If some converters still need to be sold on the importance of doctor blades to the overall printing process, some doctor blade suppliers offer suggestions and hints to choosing the right doctor blade, and offer some insight into the future of the doctor blade industry.

What to know

There are a number of factors that make selecting the right doctor blade a difficult proposition, says Perry Lichon, president, Retroflex Inc. "Through the years we have learned that no single blade material or tip configuration is best suited to all applications. This seemingly inexpensive piece of consumable can easily make or break the end user's profitability," he said.