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MDC® Doctor Blades: Daetwyler
MDC® Doctor Blades: Daetwyler
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Daetwyler
INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
143930, МО, г. Балашиха,
Носовихинское ш., вл. 253
Тел.: (495) 232-41-23, 543-66-65,
646-16-88, (985) 991-51-12
E-mail: infnjaflexolaser.ru
www flexolaser.ru
Better Doctor Blades
for Higher Print Quality
Gravure and flexo printing are methods which demand high precision from prepress to postpress.
Even micron-sized deviations produce a measurable influence on print quality. Constant
improvements, for instance filmless gravure in prepress and laser engraving, insure optimal results
in production.
Disposable materials such as doctor blades, which insure even ink application during the entire
work process, are often crucial for consistent print quality and long press runs. Some doctor
blades do not meet these demands and must therefore be constantly replaced, leading to
expensive, wasteful downtime.
In 1973, Daetwyler developed a completely unique MDC Doctor Blade with a consistent blade
tip. These revolutionary doctor blades set new worldwide standards in the field of printing
technology.
The MDC Doctor Blade product line has been steadily refined to meet the customers changing
needs. Our broad product line offers doctor blades for every application. Throughout our
worldwide network of manufacturing and service facilities, technical specialists are ready to
provide you with advice and service.
MDC Doctor Blades Daetwyler
for Gravure Printing INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
For your peace of mind: the Daetwyler Logo Finally, our specially designed packages guarantee
as a symbol of excellence 100 % protection of the doctor blades. Your MDC
Very few highly specialized steel manufacturers in Doctor Blade will reach you in perfect condition,
the world are able to produce blade steel of the regardless of how far it must travel.
highest purity. Our base material, a special high
grade steel with 600 ± 15 HV, comes from these Often copied, never duplicated.
suppliers. MDCs own metallurgists supervise its
further refinement into precise strip-steel. The next When you buy a MDC Doctor Blade, what are you
stage is an extensive examination of its mechanicalgetting? Above and beyond a precise piece of
properties and purity. This insures that the materialfinely machined steel, you get a product which
reaching the final production stage is perfectly represents
straight, absolutely uniform and flawless. Ш decades of experience in design and
Once its quality is assured, the steel is cut to development
the customer's specifications and the MDC Logo Ш meticulous quality control at every stage of
is engraved onto the material as a symbol of production
excellence. ' our worldwide network of sales and customer
service
The MDC Doctor Blade Tip: All of these qualities, including regular feedback
As fine as a human hair from our customers, make Daetwyler the industry
To meet precise quality standards, MDC Doctor leader of doctor blade production.
Blades are manufactured with machines especially
designed and built by Daetwyler. These machines
allow us to customize our blades to fit your specific
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Throughout every stage of production, from start
to finish, every single MDC Doctor Blade is sub
jected to exacting tests by our Quality Control
Technicians, so that you receive a product of
consistent quality. High quality steel is an MDC standard
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The Right Doctor Blade
for Every Need
From the proof press to the production press, from gravure to flexo printing, from solvent t
water-based inks, our wide range of doctor blade products are as diverse as the variety of ta
in the printing industry.
MDC-LONGLIFE Blade
The tip has a hardened coating to significantly lengthen
the life of the blade. It provides clean doctoring, resists
corrosion and greatly reduces drag-outs. Great choice for
abrasive inks and coatings.
MDC-SOFT Blade
The durable nickel-based coated tip protects this blade
against corrosion. Specifically for high pH inks, the Soft
Blade significantly reduces score lines in flexo applications.
MDCSTANDARD Blade
Our award-winning blade with a reduced consistent tip
thickness, increases productivity, improves quality control,
and reduces waste. Designed for higher line screen aniloxes
with thin cell walls. (Original Patent Number: 4,184,429)
MDC-FLEXOLIFE Blade
Extend blade life while reducing anilox wear with the
economical FLEXOLIFE blade. Can be used with solvent
or water-based inks.
MDC-STAINLESS Blade
The Stainless Steel blade offers all the benefits of the
MDC Tip blade plus corrosion resistance, allowing them
to work well for water-based applications.
MDC-MULTIBLADE
Provided with a two degree flat bevel that results in a higher
stiffness. The initial tip thickness is 0.065mm. Suitable for
publication, packaging and flexo printing.
MDC-BEVEL Blade
This carbon or stainless rigid blade wipes sharply to reduce
hazing. The configuration of the blade edge adds to the
stability of the blade tip with minimum wear-in time.
MDC-ONE STEP®Blade
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piece construction eliminates the need for a backup blade
and allows for straight mounting without deviation. Ideal
for UV inks and coatings. (Patent Number: 5,638,751)
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Technical Data Daetwyler
INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
MDC-Doctor Blade
Stock: b2+/-0.01mm
Tip:b1+/- 10%
How to order:
(a1)Tip width
Tip widths of 1.1mm, 1.3mm and 1.7mm are available. Others by request.
Materials Available
Need Assistance?
Call Our DB-Customer Service Deptm. at:
+41 62 919 37 37
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INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
Nick in doctor blade Install ink filters in ink system • Install magnets in ink system • Change doctor
blade • Check anilox for damage and/or excessive roughness. High or uneven
areas from laser engraving • Send worn doctor blade in to Daetwyler for
evaluation • Use Longlife doctor blade • Check new blade tip for damage (if
small, polish with fine polishing paper)
Abrasive inks and/or Use Longlife doctor blade • Use Soft or Stainless Steel doctor blade
solvents • Check with ink supplier for alternative pigments • Check pH balance of
ink (water-based)
Uneven Ink Wavy blades Clean doctor blade holder and reset blade • Check blade holder for damage
Metering and repair • Tighten bolts from center out alternating sides • Replace missing
bolts • Provide even tensioning of bolts on holder by using a torque wrench
• Make sure blade is not too long for holder • Check end seal placement
Alignment Make sure centerline of chamber is parallel to center line of anilox roller • Make
sure both blades, top and bottom, contact the anilox roller at the same time
• Check blade extension from holder (should be the same throughout the entire
length)
Vibration Known as blade chatter; blade angle too steep • Gear vibration from press
• Bounce from printing plate
Anilox Over pressuring doctor Look for the reasons for the need of excessive pressure and correct • Install
Wear blade stops to limit adjustment to insure that chamber does not contact anilox roller
• Metal filings from blade tip in the form of slivers (excessive pressure causes
wiping to be done with back of blade instead of tip. Blade tip becomes thin
and wears through releasing slivers into inking system. This can cause score
Contact area too large Reduce contact area • Use correct width doctor blade (check with holder
manufacturer for correct size) • Use reduced thickness blade tip • Reduce blade
thickness if using straight steel • Check blade angles (send worn blade samples
to MDC for evaluation)
Incorrect blade material Have steel analyzed for purity • Check for excessive roughness on blade tip
(use fine polishing paper to correct) • Try alternative blade materials (check
with MDC to correctly match blade materials to application)
• Excessive Contact area too large Use some form of pre-ground blade to reduce contact area • Incorrect blade
Ink Film for cell count angle • Blade material too thick (Applies to straight steel or plastic)
Thickness
Cell volume or cell Guideline: cell count should be 4-6 times larger than screen count of plate
count of anilox not
matched to line count
of plate
• Leaking Alignment of chamber Check to make sure chamber is parallel to anilox roller and both top and bottom
Chamber incorrect blades are contacting anilox roller at the same time (check empty chamber with
a machinist level and a feeler gauge without end seals in place)
Incorrect end seals or Check with holder manufacturer for correct material and dimensions • Check
incorrect setting blade settings (make sure blade extension is correct to match cut on end seal)
Wavy blades Improper seating of blade in holder allows ink to escape holder Bad holder
condition • Missing or worn bolts
Re-doctoring of ink from Reduce excessive blade pressure • Correct ink viscosity • Incorrect containment
containment blade blade for press, holder or anilox (use a thinner alternative material such as mylar,
polyester or plastic)
Gravure Troubleshooting Щ Daetwyler
INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
Ink drying rate too Add faster drying solvent and check viscosity • Increase blade to nip distance
slow • Ink temperature too cold or not matched correctly with pressroom humidity
• Check pH balance of ink (water-based)
Drag-outs Dried ink under or on Clean doctor blade • Use "slur stick" to remove • Keep ink pumps running
top of doctor blade during press stops • Lower ink viscosity
Burr formation on blade Reduce blade pressure • Use Longlife doctor blade • Increase angle • Decrease
tip cylinder roughness (chrome nodules)
• Streaks Nick in blade in contact If small, lightly polish cylinder with fine polishing paper • Install ink filters and
zone magnets • Change doctor blade • Use Longlife doctor blade
Foreign particle lodged Remove with "slur stick" • Install ink filters and magnets • Increase contact
under doctor blade angle • Check pigment size of ink • Stop press and clean doctor blade with
solvent • Check or lower ink viscosity
Cylinder Too much blade pressure Increase contact angle for sharper wipe • Use thinner blade • Reduce blade
wear (Contact area too large) pressure
Abrasive wear Check with ink supplier for less abrasive ink or a solvent with more lubricity
• Use doctor blade with a lower co-efficient of friction such as the Longlife
doctor blade • Use a rougher cylinder finish to carry a heavier lubrication film
• Chrome too soft (check chrome hardness) • Too little oscillation or no
oscillation • Oscillation not smooth (check system for wear) • Doctor blade
holder in poor condition • Foreign, abrasive particles in ink (install ink filters
and magnets in ink system) • Check for contact with ink pan, splash guard or
exposed ink roller (torn or missing cover)
Corrosive wear Check pH balance of ink • Use a doctor blade made for water-based ink
(Soft nickel-coated or Stainless Steel blade)
Doctor blade edge too Decrease contact angle • "Wear in" doctor blade • Hand polish doctor
sharp blade with fine polishing paper • Reduce blade pressure л *
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• Ink Broken doctor blade- Change doctor blade and look for excessive ink dried on cylinder ends or
splashes cylinder radius high cylinder radius areas
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Ink trapped between back Clean blade holder and back-up blade • Check for waves in wiping blade
up blade and wiping blade • Check for damage in back-up blade • Check for damage in holder that
would cause leaking
A precise adjusted doctor blade angle is crucial
for an optimal contact zone.
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Fine adjustments are required for
optimal printing results
Recommended doctor The gravure industry recommends a doctor
blade angle is between blade contact angle of approximately 55 -
\ 55° and 65° 65 degrees. Flat angles create a greater
\ contact area, thereby increasing hazing and
drag-outs. Angles too steep produce chat
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Precision
and Quality
Working with Daetwyler
MDC Doctor Blades INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
1270mm
Chamber Doctor Blade System
Doctor Blade systems insure consistent print
quality and efficient production
In today's Flexographic process, MDC Doctor
Blades are being used with engraved anilox
rollers for optimal control of ink film thickness.
There are two distinctly different blade systems;
single Reverse-Angle Blade System and the more
commonly used Enclosed Doctor Blade System.
While angles on an enclosed system are preset,
the industry recommends a doctor blade contact
angle of approximately 30 to 35 degrees on a
single reverse-angle blade system. Flat angles
create greater contact area, requiring more
doctor blade pressure to get a clean wipe. This
increase in pressure creates excessive anilox and
blade wear.
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Correct Pressure
Minimum blade pressure insures consistent
blade wear
We strongly recommend using minimal doctor
Contact \ blade pressure. The thinner the tip, the less
Area ^ pressure required to achieve a clean and bril-
liant printing result. Our recommendation is
to use the same material on both sides of the
chamber to eliminate uneven pressure. In-
creased pressure leads to a deflection of the
doctor blade. This results in a reduced doctor
blade angle and an increased contact area,
so the actual wiping is done by the back of
the blade and not the tip. As a result, excessive
anilox and blade wear may occur.
Incorrect Pressure
Excessive blade pressure creates free floating metal
slivers which contaminate ink systems. When a
Contact hard particle becomes trapped between the de-
Area flected blade tip and the anilox, this particle rides
there effectively destroying rows of cells. These
rows of cells appear as thin bands running the
circumference of an anilox and are commonly
called score lines.
MDC Doctor Blades for Daetwyler
Flexographic Printing INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
System Alignment
With an enclosed chamber system, the cavity must be aligned so that both blades have equal amounts
of pressure. When adjustment is correct, the best metering of ink, print quality, and blade wear occurs.
Incorrect alignment creates uneven blade pressure and/or ink leakage. A common error that results from
correcting alignment problems is excessive blade pressure. This excessive pressure will lead to a variety of
previously discussed problems.
Proper blade chamber alignment (both horizontal and vertical alignment in relationship to the anilox) and
maintenance of the blade chamber (cleaning, proper seal setting and blade setting) are the first and best steps
toward the prevention of score lines.
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MDC Doctor Blades
for Special Applications
Max Daetwyler Corporation has Punched Blades for your press and can punch any size hole
you need with precision accuracy.
Angle Blades - NEW! For gravure presses these blades are designed to provide a spring load tension while
maintaining a high contact angle - ensures smooth pressure on the blade and the correct blade angle.
Non-Metallic Doctor Blades are available for your specific printing application. Choose from
several types of material including UHMW, fiberglass-composite, and polyester. These blades
come in a variety of thickness' and widths.
ULTRALIFE
Beschichtete Rakel
NEUE TECHNOLOGIE
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DOCTOR BLADES
Mit Stolz verkundet die MDC Die ULTRALIFE Rakel besitzt vie- Die ULTRALIFE Rakel hat sich
Max Daetwyler AG die Neuent- le der ausgezeichneten Eigen- bei kleinen und mittelhohen Auf-
wicklung der ULTRALIFE Rakel schaften der LONGLIFE Rakel, lagen als uberwiegend geeignet
fur den Tiefdruck, wo Druckpro- wie z. B. Verminderung von Rotz- erwiesen und vermindert den
bleme wie Tonen und Striche an nasen und hohere Standzeiten. Abrieb der Zylinderoberflache
der Tagesordnung sind. Mit dem Zudem vermindert sie die lastige durch eine konstante Verschleiss-
speziellen Design und der eigens Streifenbildung wahrend der Ra- charakteristik. Sie konnen gerin-
entwickelten Beschichtung ist keleinlaufphase und des Fort- gere Maschinenausfallzeiten er-
die ULTRALIFE Rakel die beste drucks. Das Tonen wird durch warten, weniger Rakelwechsel
Losung fur ein altes Problem. den Einsatz der ULTRALIFE Ra und verlieren weniger Zeit mit
kel reduziert, wenn nicht gar vol- Reinigungsarbeiten.
Die im Jahre 1994 erfolgreich lig ausgeschlossen.
eingefuhrte LONGLIFE Rakel Qualitat und Produktivitat wer-
fuhrte zur Entwicklung der neu- den durch die erstklassige MDC
en ULTRALIFE Rakel. Beim Ein- ULTRALIFE Rakel, die neueste
satz von flexiblen Bedruckstof- Erweiterung der MDC Rakelpro-
fen im Verpackungs-Tiefdruck duktepalette, erhoht.
hat sich die gesetzlich geschutz-
te, gehartete Beschichtung die- Wichtig: Die neue ULTRALIFE
ser Rakel als besonders erfolg Rakel ist eine Erganzung zum be-
reich erwiesen. Dieser Rakeltyp reits umfassenden MDC Rakel-
wird ebenfalls fur die Bedruck- programm. Dieses Rakel wurde
stoffe Papier und Karton fur speziell fur den Einsatz im
Zigarettenverpackungen emp- Verpackungs- und Defror-Tief-
fohlen. druck entwickelt.
Fragen Sie Ihren Rakel Vertreter nach Fact Sheet's mit Anwendungsbereich fur:
• ILLUSTRATIONSTIEFDRUCK • VERPACKUNGSTIEFDRUCK • DEKORTIEFDRUCK FLEXODRUCK
© 2002 MDC Max Daetwyler AG. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. MDC behalt sich das Recht
vor, ohne Mitteilung an den Kaufer, Anderungen vorzunehmen.
Daetwyler
MDC Max Daetwyler AG
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si
Flugplatz 6
CH-3368 Bleienbach
Switzerland
Phone: +41 62 919 37 37
Fax: +41 62 919 34 00
Email: mdc@daetwyler-graphics. ch
Internet: www.daetwyler.com INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
ULTRALIFE
Beschichtete Rakel
Mit Stolz verkundet die MDC Die ULTRALIFE Rakel besitzt vie- Die ULTRALIFE Rakel hat sich
Max Daetwyler AG die Neuent- le der ausgezeichneten Eigen- bei kleinen und mittelhohen Auf-
wicklung der ULTRALIFE Rakel schaften der LONGLIFE Rakel, lagen als uberwiegend geeignet
fur den Tiefdruck, wo Druckpro- wie z. B. Verminderung von Rotz- erwiesen und vermindert den
bleme wie Tonen und Striche an nasen und hohere Standzeiten. Abrieb der Zylinderoberflache
der Tagesordnung sind. Mit dem Zudem vermindert sie die lastige durch eine konstante Verschleiss-
speziellen Design und der eigens Streifenbildung wahrend der Ra- charakteristik. Sie konnen gerin-
entwickelten Beschichtung ist keleinlaufphase und des Fort- gere Maschinenausfallzeiten er-
die ULTRALIFE Rakel die beste drucks. Das Tonen wird durch warten, weniger Rakelwechsel
Losung fur ein altes Problem. den Einsatz der ULTRALIFE Ra- und verlieren weniger Zeit mit
kel reduziert, wenn nicht gar vol- Reinigungsarbeiten.
Die im Jahre 1994 erfolgreich lig ausgeschlossen.
eingefuhrte LONGLIFE Rakel Qualitat und Produktivitat wer-
fuhrte zur Entwicklung der neu- den durch die erstklassige MDC
en ULTRALIFE Rakel. Beim Ein- ULTRALIFE Rakel, die neueste
satz von flexiblen Bedruckstof- Erweiterung der MDC Rakelpro-
fen im Verpackungs-Tiefdruck duktepalette, erhoht.
hat sich die gesetzlich geschutz-
te, gehartete Beschichtung die- Wichtig: Die neue ULTRALIFE
ser Rakel als besonders erfolg- Rakel ist eine Erganzung zum be-
reich erwiesen. Dieser Rakeltyp reits umfassenden MDC Rakel-
wird ebenfalls fur die Bedruck- programm. Dieses Rakel wurde
stoffe Papier und Karton fur speziell fur den Einsatz im
Zigarettenverpackungen emp- Verpackungs- und Defcor-Tief-
fohlen. druck entwickelt.
Fragen Sie Ihren Rakel Vertreter nach Fact Sheet's mit Anwendungsbereich fur:
• ILLUSTRATIONSTIEFDRUCK • VERPACKUNGSTIEFDRUCK • DEKORTIEFDRUCK • FLEXODRUCK
© 2002 MDC Max Daetwyler AG. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. MDC behalt sich das Recht
vor, ohne Mitteilung an den Kaufer, Anderungen vorzunehmen.
Daetwyler
MDC Max Daetwyler AG
Flugplatz
CH-3368 Bleienbach
Switzerland
Phone: +41 62 919 37 37
Fax: +41 62 919 34 00
Email: mdc@daetwyler-graphics. ch
Internet: www.daetwyler.com INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
ULTRALIFE
Beschichtete Rakel
NEUE TECHNOLOGIE
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DOCTOR BLADE
Mit Stolz verkundet die MDC Die ULTRALIFE Rakel besitzt vie- Die ULTRALIFE Rakel hat sich
Max Daetwyler AG die Neuent- le der ausgezeichneten Eigen- bei kleinen und mittelhohen Auf-
wicklung der ULTRALIFE Rakel schaften der LONGLIFE Rakel, lagen als Qberwiegend geeignet
fur den Tiefdruck, wo Druckpro- wie z. B. Verminderung von Rotz- erwiesen und vermindert den
bleme wie Tonen und Striche an nasen und hohere Standzeiten. Abrieb der Zylinderoberflache
der Tagesordnung sind. Mit dem Zudem vermindert sie die lastige durch eine konstante Verschleiss-
speziellen Design und der eigens Streifenbildung wahrend der Ra- charakteristik. Sie konnen gerin-
entwickelten Beschichtung ist keleinlaufphase und des Fort- gere Maschinenausfallzeiten er-
die ULTRALIFE Rakel die beste drucks. Das Tonen wird durch warten, weniger Rakelwechsel
Losung fur ein altes Problem. den Einsatz der ULTRALIFE Ra und verlieren weniger Zeit mit
kel reduziert, wenn nicht gar vol- Reinigungsarbeiten.
Die im Jahre 1994 erfolgreich lig ausgeschlossen.
eingefuhrte LONGLIFE Rakel Qualitat und Produktivitat wer-
fuhrte zur Entwicklung der neu- den durch die erstklassige MDC
en ULTRALIFE Rakel. Beim Ein- ULTRALIFE Rakel, die neueste
satz von flexiblen Bedruckstof- Erweiterung der MDC Rakelpro-
fen im Verpackungs-Tiefdruck duktepalette, erhoht.
hat sich die gesetzlich geschutz-
te, gehartete Beschichtung die- Wichtig: Die neue ULTRALIFE
ser Rakel als besonders erfolg Rakel ist eine Erganzung zum be-
reich erwiesen. Dieser Rakeltyp reits umfassenden MDC Rakel-
wird ebenfalls fur die Bedruck- programm. Dieses Rakel wurde
stoffe Papier und Karton fur speziell fur den Einsatz im
Zigarettenverpackungen emp- Verpackungs- und Defcor-Tief-
fohlen. druck entwickelt.
Fragen Sie Ihren Rakel Vertreter nach Fact Sheet's mit Anwendungsbereich fur:
• ILLUSTRATIONSTIEFDRUCK • VERPACKUNGSTIEFDRUCK • DEKORTIEFDRUCK FLEXODRUCK
© 2002 MDC Max Daetwyler AG. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. MDC behalt sich das Recht
vor, ohne Mitteilung an den Kaufer, Anderungen vorzunehmen.
NEUE TECHNOLOGIE
S
DOCTOR BLADES
Mit Stolz verkundet die MDC Die ULTRALIFE Rakel besitzt vie- Die ULTRALIFE Rakel hat sich
Max Daetwyler AG die Neuent- le der ausgezeichneten Eigen- bei kleinen und mittelhohen Auf-
wicklung der ULTRALIFE Rakel schaften der LONGLIFE Rakel, lagen als uberwiegend geeignet
fur den Tiefdruck, wo Druckpro- wie z. B. Verminderung von Rotz- erwiesen und vermindert den
bleme wie Tonen und Striche an nasen und hohere Standzeiten. Abrieb der Zylinderoberflache
der Tagesordnung sind. Mit dem Zudem vermindert sie die lastige durch eine konstante Verschleiss-
speziellen Design und der eigens Streifenbildung wahrend der Ra- charakteristik. Sie konnen gerin-
entwickelten Beschichtung ist keleinlaufphase und des Fort- gere Maschinenausfallzeiten er-
die ULTRALIFE Rakel die beste drucks. Das Tonen wird durch warten, weniger Rakelwechsel
Losung fur ein altes Problem. den Einsatz der ULTRALIFE Ra und verlieren weniger Zeit mit
kel reduziert, wenn nicht gar vol- Reinigungsarbeiten.
Die im Jahre 1994 erfolgreich lig ausgeschlossen.
eingefuhrte LONGLIFE Rakel Qualitat und Produktivitat wer-
fuhrte zur Entwicklung der neu- den durch die erstklassige MDC
en ULTRALIFE Rakel. Beim Ein- ULTRALIFE Rakel, die neueste
satz von flexiblen Bedruckstof- Erweiterung der MDC Rakelpro-
fen im Verpackungs-Tiefdruck duktepalette, erhoht.
hat sich die gesetzlich geschutz-
te, gehartete Beschichtung die- Wichtig: Die neue ULTRALIFE
ser Rakel als besonders erfolg Rakel ist eine Erganzung zum be-
reich erwiesen. Dieser Rakeltyp reits umfassenden MDC Rakel-
wird ebenfalls fur die Bedruck- programm. Dieses Rakel wurde
stoffe Papier und Karton fur speziell fur den Einsatz im
Zigarettenverpackungen emp- Verpackungs- und Defcor-Tief-
fohlen. druck entwickelt.
Fragen Sie Ihren Rakel Vertreter nach Fact Sheet's mit Anwendungsbereich fur:
• ILLUSTRATIONSTIEFDRUCK • VERPACKUNGSTIEFDRUCK • DEKORTIEFDRUCK • FLEXODRUCK
© 2002 MDC Max Daetwyler AG. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. MDC behalt sich das Recht
vor, ohne Mitteilung an den Kaufer, Anderungen vorzunehmen.
NEUE TECHNOLOGIE
S
DOCTOR BLADES
Mit Stolz verkundet die MDC Die ULTRALIFE Rakel besitzt vie- Die ULTRALIFE Rakel hat sich
Max Daetwyler AG die Neuent- le der ausgezeichneten Eigen- bei kleinen und mittelhohen Auf-
wicklung der ULTRALIFE Rakel schaften der LONGLIFE Rakel, lagen als iiberwiegend geeignet
fur den Tiefdruck, wo Druckpro- wie z. B. Verminderung von Rotz- erwiesen und vermindert den
bleme wie Tonen und Striche an nasen und hohere Standzeiten. Abrieb der Zylinderoberflache
der Tagesordnung sind. Mit dem Zudem vermindert sie die lastige durch eine konstante Verschleiss-
speziellen Design und der eigens Streifenbildung wahrend der Ra- charakteristik. Sie konnen gerin-
entwickelten Beschichtung ist keleinlaufphase und des Fort- gere Maschinenausfallzeiten er-
die ULTRALIFE Rakel die beste drucks. Das Tonen wird durch warten, weniger Rakelwechsel
Losung fur ein altes Problem. den Einsatz der ULTRALIFE Ra- und verlieren weniger Zeit mit
kel reduziert, wenn nicht gar vol- Reinigungsarbeiten.
Die im Jahre 1994 erfolgreich lig ausgeschlossen.
eingefuhrte LONGLIFE Rakel Qualitat und Produktivitat wer-
fuhrte zur Entwicklung der neu- den durch die erstklassige MDC
en ULTRALIFE Rakel. Beim Ein- ULTRALIFE Rakel, die neueste
satz von flexiblen Bedruckstof- Erweiterung der MDC Rakelpro-
fen im Verpackungs-Tiefdruck duktepalette, erhoht.
hat sich die gesetzlich geschutz-
te, gehartete Beschichtung die- Wichtig: Die neue ULTRALIFE
ser Rakel als besonders erfolg- Rakel ist eine Erganzung zum be-
reich erwiesen. Dieser Rakeltyp reits umfassenden MDC Rakel-
wird ebenfalls fur die Bedruck- programm. Dieses Rakel wurde
stoffe Papier und Karton fur speziell fur den Einsatz im
Zigarettenverpackungen emp- Verpackungs- und De/ror-Tief-
fohlen. druck entwickelt.
Fragen Sie Ihren Rakel Vertreter nach Fact Sheet's mit Anwendungsbereich fur:
• ILLUSTRATIONSTIEFDRUCK • VERPACKUNGSTIEFDRUCK • DEKORTIEFDRUCK • FLEXODRUCK
© 2002 MDC Max Daetwyler AG. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. MDC behSIt sich das Recht
vor, ohne Mitteilung an den Kaufer, Anderungen vorzunehmen.
Daetwyler
MDC Max Daetwyler AG
Flugplatz
CH-3368 Bleienbach
I
Switzerland
Phone: +41 62 919 37 37
Fax: +41 62 919 34 00
Email: mdc@daetwyler-graphics. ch
Internet: www.daetwyler.com INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
MDC® DOCTOR BLADES
Packaging Printing
General
There are a large variety of presses, substrates and applications in packaging gravure yielding different
printing problems. The most common problems are toning, drag-outs, bleeding, streaking or chrome
wear (banding). Because a number of factors can contribute to different printing problems, MDC manu-
factures a wide variety of Doctor Blades to meet your specifications and applications.
Under good conditions, regular doctor blades can last between 1.5 Mio. to 2.5 Mio. revolutions, but are
usually replaced with each cylinder change. It is common in the Gravure packaging industry to use a va-
riety of very abrasive inks. This can lead to drag-outs and excess blade and cylinder wear. The durable
MDC LONGLIFE blade (3 to 5 times longer blade life) is used successfully for such inks and can be used
for multiple printing jobs, reducing expensive downtime. MDC SOFT blade is used successfully for coat-
ing and laminating applications.
MDC LONGLIFE
The lamella has a hardened coating to significantly lengthen the life of the blade. It is the best choice to
fight printing defects, provides clean doctoring, resists corrosion and greatly reduces drag-outs, and
waste levels are lowered significantly. Less blade changes are needed, resulting in reduced downtime
and the need for re-chroming / re-engraving cylinders is also decreased. These blades are also used
successfully when metering UV coatings.
MDC STANDARD
The award winning blade with a consistent tip thickness. The contact area remains unchanged through-
out the entire life of the blade, therefore, no changes in tonal value or gradation occur due to wear. The
unique polished contact zones guarantees a quick start-up without any streaks.
MDC MULTIBLADE
The latest blade developed has a 2° flat bevel that results in a higher degree of stiffness. The initial tip
thickness is 50 microns (0.002") and slowly increases proportionally to the 2° angle, reducing start-up
streaks and hazing.
MDC BEVEL
The configuration of the blade edge adds to the stability of the blade tip with minimum wear and the
sharp blade edge allows for a clean wipe. Due to the stiffer tip, these blades are more resistant to tip
breakage. Bevel blades with angles between 4° to 15° are used for short runs only and are commonly
used when printing process colors.
MDC SOFT
This blade is made of carbon doctor blade steel and is coated with nickel-based material. The coating is
resistant to corrosive inks and lacquers and protects the contact zone from oxidation. During operation,
the coating flows into the contact zone and can cover small damages to the blade edge caused by con-
tamination in the ink, therefore reducing toning and streaking. MDC SOFT blades are used successful-
ly for coating applications.
MDC® DOCTOR BLADES
Packaging Printing
This new blade is used in Gravure presses where an optimal blade angle can not be achieved. The
ANGLE BLADE provides a spring-load tension while maintaining a high contact angle. This unique
design ensures smooth pressure and maintains the correct blade angle. Reduced pressure prolongs cylin-
der life, eliminates chatter and minimizes streaking.
Ask for Fact Sheets: • ILLUSTRATION Printing • DECOR Printing • FLEXO Printing
© 2001 MDC Max Daetwyler AG. All rights reserved. MDC Reserves the right to change any specification
herein without prior notice.
Learn more about MDC's solutions by consulting your MDC representative for other configurations,
or visit us at: http://www.daetwyler.com
Daetwyler
MDC Max Daetwyler AG
Flugplatz
CH-3368 Bleienbach
Switzerland
Phone: +41 62 919 37 37
Fax: +41 62 919 34 00
Email: mdc@daetwyler-graphics. ch
Internet: www.daetwyler.com INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
MDC® DOCTOR BLADES
Flexo Printing
General
Modern flexo presses are equipped with an anilox roller/doctor blade combination as an inking system.
Flexo printing presses are available in many different sizes from 200 mm (8") to over 4 meter (157").
While single reverse-angle blade systems are used for the smaller presses, the midsize and larger presses
are normally equipped with enclosed doctor blade systems. Printing speed also varies from 50 m/min to
450 m/min (160ft/min to 1450ft/min). The wiping doctor blade is always applied in a reverse angle be-
tween 30°-40°. Due to the abrasive surface of ceramic anilox rollers, minimal doctor blade pressure is al-
ways recommended. Equally important for good doctor blade life is the relationship between cell con-
figurations (shape/count) and blade tip thickness. MDC SOFT blades have been used very successfully in
achieving longer blade life, in most cases 2-3 times higher than most doctor blades. For high viscous inks
(UV inks) or abrasive inks (metallic inks) the use of the MDC LONGLIFE blade can increase the blade life
up to 10 times.
The flexo industry uses mainly 0.20 mm (0.008") thick blades, in some cases 0.15 mm (0.006"). Enclosed
blade systems do not require a back-up blade. Based on the application, lamella, bevel or straight blades
with rounded edges, like the MDC FLEXOLIFE blade, are used to meter the ink. For high quality process
printing, the label printing industry uses a lamella as thin as 75 microns. As a rule, a thinner blade edge
allows for a cleaner wipe.
MDC SOFT
This blade is made of carbon doctor blade steel and is coated with nickel-based material. The coating is
resistant to corrosive inks and lacquers and protects the contact zone from oxidation. Especially for high
pH inks, this blade significantly reduces score lines in flexo applications.
MDC FLEXOLIFE
The blade with radius edges on both sides. This economical blade is specifically designed for flexo appli-
cations. It provides extended blade life while reducing anilox wear. Can be used with solvent or water-
based inks.
The lamella has a hardened coating to significantly lengthen the life of the blade. This is the best doctor
blade choice used to fight printing defects since it provides clean doctoring, resists corrosion, reduces
steel contamination of the ink and significantly lowers waste levels. Less blade changes are needed, re-
sulting in reduced downtime.
MDC STANDARD
The award winning blade with a consistent tip thickness. The contact area remains unchanged through-
out the entire life of the blade, therefore, no changes in tonal value or gradation occur due to the wear.
The special polished contact zones of these doctor blades guarantee a quick start-up without problems.
MDC® DOCTOR BLADES
Flexo Printing
MDC BEVEL
The configuration of the blade edge minimizes wear-in time and the sharp blade edge allows for a clean
wipe. Due to the stiffer tip, these blades are somewhat more resistant to tip breakage. Bevel blades with
angles between 4° to 15° are commonly used for process inks and short runs.
% MDC NON-METALLIC
Non-metallic blades are available for specific printing applications and as containment blades in enclosed
doctor blade chamber systems. There are many materials to choose from, such as UHMW, Fiberglas com-
posite and Polyester. These blades come in a variety of thickness and widths. MDC representatives are
available to assist in evaluation and selection of the correct blades for all applications.
Ask for Fact Sheets: • ILLUSTRATION Printing • PACKAGING Printing • DECOR Printing
©2001 MDC Max Daetwyler AG. All rights reserved. MDC Reserves the right to change any specification
herein without prior notice.
Learn more about MDC's solutions by consulting your MDC representative for other configurations,
or visit us at: http://www.riaetwyler.com
Daetwyler
MDC Max Daetwyler AG
Flugplatz
CH-3368 Bleienbach
Switzerland
Phone: +41 62 919 37 37
Fax: +41 62 919 34 00
Email: mdc@daetwyler-graphics. ch
Internet: www.daetwyler.com INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
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LONG LIFE
SOFT BLADE
STANDARD
STAINLESS
MULTIBLADE
ONE STEP
BEVEL
ANGLE BLADE
FLEXOLIFE
PUNCHED BLADE
NON METALLIC
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INNOVATIONS FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY MDC Max Daetwyler AG
Flugplatz
CH-3368 Bleienbach
Switzerland
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