DeLorey Solutions is a proud subdistributor of Benton Graphics Doctor Blades. Benton Graphics has been in the industry for 30 years and only uses the highest quality material for their blades.
Together, we can offer you the best doctor blades available for Flexo, Gravure, and Pad Printing.
Doctor Blade Materials
Ultimeter®
Made exclusively with Microloy® steel, and developed with the printer in mind. This is a cost effective material that performs better and lasts longer than standard doctor blade materials and other expensive premium materials. The Microloy® material is not a commodity steel, its purity and cleanliness are guaranteed. The Ultimeter® line of doctor blades are proudly manufactured in the USA, covered under patent number 6632301, and only available through Benton Graphics and its distributors.
Gold Steel Alloy
This tool steel alloy is one of the longest lasting doctor blade steels available. Its wear resistance even rivals many coated blades available. It is a problem solver when the metering substance or the roller is extremely abrasive. It performs very well when used to meter white and solid inks.
White/ Blue Carbon Steel
This hardened and tempered material, with a Rockwell C hardness between 53 and 54, is the material used in most of the doctor blades available today. This steel can be used with most ink, including solvent, water and UV based. It has a pH operating range between 6 and 10.
Stainless Steel: 420SS
420 series stainless steel is hardened and tempered steel that is about the same hardness as the standard carbon steels. Offers high level of corrosion resistance.
GET Ultra Fine Grained Steel
GET is a specially processed alloy that has a finer grain structure than the regular carbon steel. GET's structure results in a tougher material without increasing the hardness. This material performs best when used with the Type-F Bonded Blade and used in Gravure printing with water-based inks.
POLYESTER / MYLAR®
Dupont Mylar® is a tough and inexpensive material used as a seal or containment blade for enclosed chambers. Mylar is moisture and corrosion resistant and will withstand high temperatures without becoming brittle. Great for reducing anilox wear.
A single bevel blade is also available for doctoring on midrange line count applications.
UHMW: Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene
This material has both the highest abrasion resistance and highest impact strength of any plastic. UHMW's molecular structure gives it a high level of chemical resistance. Its low stiffness requires using a much thicker blade compared to steel. Used in Corrugated printing and Flexographic printing with a coarse line count Anilox roll and low press speeds. UHMW blades are available in Bevelled, Stepped, and Square edge styles.
UHMW material is available in .020", .030", .040", .050", .060", .080", and .090" thickness in type B with 45 and 90 degree bevels. UHMW in .060" thickness is also available in type A with a reduced step on the working edge of the blade.
ACETAL
Acetal is among the strongest and stiffest of all thermoplastics. It also has a high degree of thermal stability, resistance to strong alkaline environments, and high solvent resistance. It provides good metering for solid and line work for Flexographic applications.
Acetal material is available in .030"and .040" thickness, and in type B with a 20 degree bevel, or type E.
Edge Styles
We currently offer six different types of edge configurations to fit your application.
Type A: Lamella
Chemically reduced step provides a thin consistent wiping edge and a large useful area of the doctor blade.
Type B: Bevel
Provides a consistent edge and even metering on startup. Available in 15, 20, 45, and 90 degree, depending on material.
Type C: Short LamellaSmaller step for added stiffness.
Type D: Radius
Most economical style, used to solve problems with chatter and anilox scoring.
Type E: Square
Mechanically slit blade provides a square edge. Not recommended for doctoring, unless used on a plastic containment blade.
