Gravure Doctor Blade Holders

Replace worn or damaged blade holders with a holder that features boltless blade clamping and toolless disassembly for wash up.

For today’s rotogravure applications, doctor blade control must be fast and foolproof, with none of the guesswork, mechanical problems, or start-up waste typically attributed to doctor blade performance. These gravure doctor blade systems often do not offer the precision force control, repeatability, position control, and quick blade change capability needed to avoid high operating costs.

Cam Retrofit

A tool-less holder which works well when space is limited on press.

  • Spring loading provides uniform clamping force.
  • Keyhole slot provides quick disassembly.
  • O-ring seal to reduce holder clean up.
  • Dowel pins are used for easy blade positioning.
  • Tapered nose piece provides reduced doctor blade force at the end of the gravure cylinder or anilox roll.

Toggle Retrofit

The toggle version is the most durable and economical and works well if space permits.

  • Fixture clamps provide spring pressure to clamp doctor blade in blade holder.
  • Fixture clamps and clamp bar easily open for blade change and cleaning operations.
  • Dowel pins are used for accurate blade positioning.
  • Tapered nose piece provides reduced doctor blade force at the end of the gravure cylinder or anilox roll.

    The Next Step!

    All of our holders are custom designed for the application based on proven design concepts and components. We will design your holder to include the options, styles, and features you need and desire. A prototype holder is manufactured first for testing on your press. Upon approval of the prototype, additional blade holders are manufactured to complete the press retrofit.

    Please send us the following information if you would like a quote:

    1. Press name or manufacturer and model number on which the holders will be installed.
    2. The number of stations and number of holders desired.
    3. Gravure cylinder size(s) (diameter and face length).
    4. Type of inks used (Water, Solvent, or UV) and viscosity.
    5. Web path schematic and/or press drawings in the area of the doctor blade holder, if available.
    6. Maximum press speed, FPM.
    7. Any issues you are having with the current blade holders.
    8. A few digital pictures of the current blade holder and the blade holder installed on the press.

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