MDC End Seals for chambered doctor blade systems
High quality and correctly shaped end seals are vitally important to the flexo print process and are key to extending the doctor blade life.
Many problems on the press can come from an incorrect shaped or poor-quality end seal.
When the dimensions of the end seal are incorrect and don’t fit the anilox roller or the chamber, the sealing will be poor and as a result more pressure is generally applied to the chamber on the anilox to try and resolve the issue.
This in turn increases the contact area of the doctor blades, which can then result in the following problems on press:
- poor doctoring
- increased doctor blade wear
- increased end seal wear
- increased ink use
- increased downtime
- increased waste
Daetwyler UK offer high quality flexo end seals for all makes and models of flexo printing presses.
Contact us for some free samples for test purposes!
Standard Foam
High-quality precision seals, great price and performance. In many cases our standard foam seal will be all you need, particularly on short runs.
Super Foam
Long-lasting premium foam, for those demanding jobs. A slightly firmer grade foam with additional elasticity, makes for a longer lifetime.
Coated Super Foam
Long-lasting premium foam with an extra durable surface coating. A slightly firmer grade foam with additional elasticity, makes for a longer lifetime.
Rubber
For special applications, our Rubber seals have high durability and longevity.
Merino Felt
Our longest lifetime seals are impregnated with a thermo-reactive lubricant which create minimal wear and a barrier to leaks.
Bespoke
Some special applications require unique solutions or materials. Please talk to us about your bespoke seal or gasket requirements.
MDC Advanced Pro End Seal
Our Advanced Pro seal has been designed for longevity and less machine downtime. The orange plastic insert creates low friction and is very gentle on the anilox. This seal is heat and solvent resistant, suitable for high press speeds and multiple washes.
MDC Rubber End Seal
For special applications, our rubber seals are most commonly used in chambers whereby the seal needs to be moulded and fit within a secured slot. These are required in most TRESU chambers.