ST Economy Doctor Blade for Gravure & Flexo

ST Series Economy Doctor Blade for Medium-Speed Presses

For budget-conscious printers, the ST series carbon steel doctor blade covers gravure printing, flexo work and light industrial coating. Rolled from Japanese carbon steel and finished on precision production lines, it delivers dependable ink metering at medium web speeds without the price of premium coated blades.

It runs well with solvent-based, low-corrosion and low pH inks and holds a stable edge over long production runs, which keeps maintenance costs and downtime low. If you handle small to medium print volumes and want consistent color at a sensible cost, the ST series is a practical, no-compromises pick.

Key Advantages

Economy carbon steel blade High-quality carbon steel imported from Japan gives every coil consistent hardness and clean, predictable metering.	Built for medium-speed presses The edge profile resists wear on medium-speed presses, so blades last longer between changeovers.
Works with many ink systems Stays stable in solvent-based, low-corrosion and low pH inks across a wide range of print jobs.	Precision-ground edge Uniform thickness and excellent straightness keep ink metering even from the first meter to the last.
Gravure, flexo and coating One blade family covers gravure printing, flexo printing and light industrial coating lines.	Value without shortcuts Reliable performance at competitive pricing brings your daily running costs down.

Product Parameters

Material	High-Grade Imported Carbon Steel
Width Range	10mm – 60mm
Width Tolerance	±0.1mm
Thickness Range	0.152mm – 0.203mm
Thickness Tolerance	±0.005mm
Hardness	550-580HV
Tensile Strength	1850-2000MPa
Straightness	≤0.5mm / 3000mm

Available Dimensions

Width	Thickness	Length
10mm	0.15mm	100m
30mm	0.15mm	100m
30mm	0.20mm	100m
35mm	0.15mm	100m
35mm	0.20mm	100m
40mm	0.15mm	100m
40mm	0.20mm	100m
50mm	0.15mm	100m
50mm	0.20mm	100m
60mm	0.15mm	100m
60mm	0.20mm	100m

Applications

Gravure Printing

Applied to packaging prints, cartons, food packaging and plastic film jobs.

Flexographic Printing

Holds ink control steady for clean, stable output at press speed.

Industrial Coating

Common in optical film, lithium battery and adhesive coating production.

FAQ

Where do carbon steel doctor blades fit?+

Mostly gravure printing, flexo printing and industrial coating lines – anywhere a dependable budget blade is needed.

Which thickness should I pick?+

Pick 0.15mm for lighter, faster jobs; 0.20mm gives longer life on more abrasive inks.

Can I order custom sizes?+

Yes – width, thickness, length and packaging can all be customized.

Are samples available?+

Yes, we can arrange samples for testing before you place an order.

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