Offering Doctor Blades

for Flexo Printing and

Gravure Printing and

Coating Applications

At Allison Systems Corporation, we proudly carry a wide variety of doctor blades for flexo printing and gravure printing applications. As your dedicated doctor blades supplier, you can count on us for top-quality blade materials for high-performance presses running various inks and substrates.

The function of the doctor blades is to remove ink or coating from the surface of the engraved gravure cylinder or flexo anilox roll so that the only ink or coating remaining on the cylinder is that which is contained in the engraved cells. Ideally, the doctor blades will perform this function consistently throughout the entire press run to help ensure that the first image printed is identical to the last image. Allison sales representatives have the knowledge to match our various doctor blade materials and edge shapes to your application so that you can be sure the doctor blades you are using will perform as expected.

Call us at (856) 461-9111 for all the doctor blade products you need to keep your presses running efficiently.

Metal Doctor Blades

Steel is the material of choice for high-quality and repeatable doctoring results.

Carbon steel blades are a good economical choice when used with short-run process jobs on non-porous substrates and inks that are not very abrasive.
Long-life tool steel blades are excellent for use with abrasive inks, such as white inks or other inks with high percentages of titanium dioxide, solids, or rough anilox rolls.
Coated carbon or long-life tool steel blades are used to improve blade performance, increased lubrication, and provide corrosion resistance.

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Plastic & Composite Doctor Blades

For Flexo, Coating, and Gravure applications our composite and plastic blades are designed to offer cost-effective performance for specific needs ranging from flexo containment blades to high-speed gravure printing.

Allison Systems produces a variety of both composite and specialized plastic doctor blades to meet your needs for flexo doctoring, flexo containment, gravure, and specialty applications.
Composite doctor blades are used on laser-engraved ceramic anilox rolls and provide longer life at high speeds when compared to carbon or stainless steel blades.
For doctoring applications, plastic blades have to be thicker than metal or composite blades to provide the same rigidity.

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Allison Systems’ Commitment

Allison Systems can replace your entire doctor blade system when required with a custom-made gravure system, which can also include an independent oscillation component.

Allison’s doctor blade system for gravure printing is pneumatically controlled for reliable and repeatable operation.

Our gravure doctor blades system can achieve optimum doctor blade wiping angles using a computer model of your press configuration. Our designs eliminate problems commonly found in blade holders and systems, allowing you to easily repeat optimal blade settings each time you need to run a job.

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"One of the most knowledgeable and trustworthy companies in the world when it comes down to quality doctor blades and chamber systems. We are proud to be able to offer their full range of products."

- Steven Wilkinson

"I have worked with Allison Systems for many years, and have always had superior service getting quotes, processing orders, and special requests. These guys are awesome to work with!"

- Tracie Gilbert

"We had a rush order (end seals) and he (Bill Murray) was able to help us get the stock shipped the same day! Thank you!"

"Allison has the best doctor blades in the industry. Excellent customer service, always willing to help you find the right blade for your application."

"Excellent service every time. Couldn't ask for a better group to deal with."

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Locations

856-461-9111

220 Adam St
Riverside, NJ 08075

sales@allisonblades.com