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Behind every box of SWED/CUT® Doctor Blades is a full team of experts committed to delivering the highest quality materials to our customers. Product development is critical to our mission and the guarantee we give to our customers.

Through the years FLXON has worked extensively with its customers and Swedev AB, producer of the SWED/CUT® line of doctor blades, to develop new products to meet the ever-changing pressroom environment. We continually strive to help move the industry forward through our mutual innovation and vision.

FLXON ATTENDING LABELEXPO 2022 SEPT 13-15 TO SHOWCASE LATEST HD FLEXO TECHNOLOGY - Continuing its position as an industry leading provider of process improving new technology to reduce customer complaints, waste/downtime, increase speeds and productivity. FLXON will be showcasing the latest doctor blades, ink pumps, and filters at LabelExpo Americas 2022.

At the forefront of FLXON’s evolution of new blades are materials developed by combining advanced metallurgical and coating technology allowing precision in metering of white and coarse inks for periods of 7 days.

“Flexo continues evolving. We are excited about the new technology that is being developed to meet the demands of this market. Most notably is our newest blade from SWED/CUT® that has been especially developed for both durability and precise ink metering, even at high speeds. We’re looking forward to the Rosemont show, and meeting with printers who are requiring a high-performing blade to meet these demands”, said FLXON President, Ryan Sharkey.

For the latest in new technology from FLXON that will be on display, visit Booth #508 in Hall A during LabelExpo Americas 2022 Sept. 13-15 in Rosemont, Il.

To schedule a special on-site consultation contact Ryan Sharkey, (704) 844-2434 or via email [email protected].

Doctor Blades Are a Key Component for Flexographic Printers to Make Money - In the June 2022 issue of FLEXO Magazine, FLXON's Paul Sharkey was invited to discuss the role doctor blades play in the challenges of pressrooms to boost bottom-line profits. We encourage you to take a look and learn how new doctor blade technology can play an important part in your pressroom’s quality, productivity and bottom-line profit potential. Full Article: https://www.flxon.com/doctor-blades-are-a-key-component-for-flexographic-printers-to-make-money/

A crowd forming in front of the Royal Palace in Stockholm in celebration of Swedish National Day. This day commemorates the election of Gustav Vasa as King on 6 June 1523 and the beginning of modern Sweden. We congratulate our colleagues at Swedev AB - SWED/CUT® Doctor Blades as they enjoy a long summer weekend!

We are excited about our return to in-person participation at FTA’s InfoFlex 2022 in Fort Worth, TX on March 13-16! Visit us at Booth #240 where our Print Improvement Team will be on hand to assist pressrooms with gaining their competitive advantage, reducing waste/downtime/costs, and increasing production speeds.

We will be showcasing our SWED/CUT® High Performance Doctor Blades, Peristaltic Pumps, Ink Filters, Quick-Change Blade Holders, End Seals, FlexoArt® Chamber Systems, and Pressroom Safety Products. Stop by and say hi! See you there!

We’ve all seen the now iconic 1993 Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day, where Murray’s weatherman character (reporting on whether Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow) becomes hopelessly trapped in a time warp, forced to relive the same, awful day over and over. So, in the spirit of that movie and Groundhog Day, we present to you a few COMMON JOB STARTUP MISTAKES that you can stop repeating.

Using the WRONG Doctor Blade
Make sure you are using the correct doctor blade for the type of color you are printing. Also, choose the correct blade for the length of time you expect them to last. (Hint: If you’re using SWED/CUT® Doctor Blades, you’re on the RIGHT track!)

Forgetting to Check Doctor Blade & Seal Alignment
Make sure the seal to doctor blade alignment is correct – ensure blades extend across full length of holder. Blades must cover 1/2 of the flat side of the seal, on each end, unless seal manufacturer dictates otherwise, and the blade must be at the apex (peak of seal radius) on both the containment and metering positions. Seals must not raise up as they contact the seal. Blades must be always flat and square to the anilox.

Not Matching Seal Quality with Blade Life
Try to match seal quality with blade life so they can both be changed at the same time. Hopefully when a job is complete. Feel free to lubricate seal with silicon food grade grease to extend life.

As always, we're here to help!
Now, when does Spring start Punxsutawney Phil?
We're ready!

Be Your Pressroom's Superhero in 2022! - Triumph Over Your Pressroom's Evils

Today’s pressroom challenges often have multiple specific contributing factors; meaning a cookie-cutter approach to fixing them rarely works. Instead, we take the time to understand your pressroom to offer tailored solutions that work. With our experience, we want to know what’s keeping you up at night; then develop a plan your team can get behind.

We look forward to connecting with you to help you overcome your pressroom challenges - www.flxon.com

We have been kicking off the second year in our new upgraded facility with a few expansion projects! In the midst of a global pandemic, it has been a huge project to combine our operations into a single larger combined manufacturing production center and administrative operation. Thank you to our team for pitching in the extra help to make FLXON a far more efficient and productive company while maintaining our commitment of excellence to our customers!

From all of us at FLXON and our partners at Swedev AB... Merry Christmas & Happy New Year as we come to the end of 2021!

ABOUT THIS PHOTO: On a recent midday near Munkfors, in Värmland county in west-central Sweden, family members are heading home following a day of cross-country skiing. Skiing started as a technique for traveling over snow and ice on "flat wooden sticks", starting almost five millennia ago during the Bronze Age in Scandinavia. Värmland is a region rich in forests, lakes, and minerals. SWEDEV AB produces SWED/CUT® printing blades here in the village of Munkfors to be close to the sources of the world’s highest quality strip steels. Being close to 10,000 pristine lakes and hundreds of miles of cross county ski trails is a bonus.

Welcome to the team Luke! FLXON Inc is pleased to announce the recent addition of Luke DeGier to their Print Improvement Team. Mr. de Gier joins the team with more than 20 years of industry experience, most recently as Print & Graphic Manager Innovation R&D North America for Diageo NA, the world’s largest spirits producer. Luke has assumed the new position of G2 Products Business Manager at FLXON.

Read Full Press Release Here: https://bit.ly/32UMBn7

In this season of reflection, we want you to know we appreciate having the opportunity to work together. On behalf of everyone at FLXON, we wish you and your families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!