Printing Industry

Flexographic printing

Gravure printing

Offset printing

Rotogravure printing

Doctor blades are essential here to scrape excess ink from the printing cylinder, ensuring sharp and clean prints.

Packaging Industry

In packaging(especially flexible packaging), doctor blades ensure consistent ink transfer and quality print on materials like plastic films, foils & paper.

Paper & Pulp Industry

Used in paper machines to remove water, clean rolls, and apply coatings uniformly. Helps maintain surface cleanliness of rollers and prevents buildup.

Textile Industry

For coating fabrics, applying chemicals, or dye evenly across the fabric surface.

Coating Industry

Applied in processes involving paint, varnish, adhesives, or surface coatings (e.g., electronics, furniture, or automotive parts). Ensures even, thin layers of coating.

Printing Ink Manufacturing

Doctor blades may be used in testing setups or small-scale printing simulation setups.

Plastic Film and Lamination Industry

Used during film coating and lamination to control the thickness and uniformity of applied layers.

Battery Manufacturing

x In lithium-ion battery electrode coating, doctor blades help apply precise layers of slurry material on current collectors.

Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Applications

In coating tablets or certain medical films/devices.