TruPoint™ Plastic and Composite Doctor Blades are an economical and practical substitute for steel.
Innovation at the Cutting Edge: Mansfield Board’s Collaboration with Flexo Concepts’ Doctor Blade
In the fast-paced world of packaging and print, precision isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. At Mansfield Board Machinery Ltd, that ethos drives every design, partnership, and advancement. Among its notable collaborations, Mansfield’s relationship with Flexo Concepts® and their Edge® Doctor Blade technology stands out as a benchmark of performance and progress.
Why we chose Flexo Concepts?
Flexo Concepts has carved a name for itself with its innovative polymer-based TruPoint blades, delivering a safer, longer-lasting, and highly efficient alternative to traditional steel blades. For Mansfield Board, whose tooling is used across some of the most demanding print and corrugated environments, this partnership was more than a technical match—it was a strategic alliance.
- Safety and Sustainability: TruPoint Doctor Blades eliminate many of the risks associated with steel blades, making them ideal for Mansfield’s customers focused on operator safety and sustainability.
- Performance Compatibility: Mansfield’s tooling is engineered with precision, consistency and durability Edge® blades ensure peak performance without compromise.
- Enhanced Print Quality: Consistent metering means less variability and sharper output—especially crucial in high-volume corrugated printing.
- Customer Satisfaction: Mansfield’s customers report reduced blade changes and maintenance, contributing to stronger ROI.
- Joint Innovation: The relationship continues to evolve, with both companies exploring new applications and machine adaptations to push the boundaries of print engineering.
UHMW DuraPoint, ProFlex and Graphix which are new advanced materials, have quickly become a leading choice for corrugator printers because of the excellent wear resistance and metering quality .These are available with Bevel, Straight and DACC tip configurations.
For advice on the best options for your plant, contact us. We’ll be happy to offer you the best technical guidance via FlexoConcepts, USA.
More Than Just a Blade
To Mansfield Board, the Doctor Blade isn’t just a component—it’s a catalyst. A well-engineered blade contributes to every aspect of print production: precision, cleanliness, sustainability, and speed. Through its partnership with Flexo Concepts, Mansfield reinforces its commitment to top-tier quality and reliability in every machine it manufactures.
Testimonials
“Since switching to the TruPoint Durapoint Doctor Blades we’ve been getting a better wipe on our anilox. The blades are more durable resulting in fewer blade changes saving us time and money”
Carlos Mejias, Smurfit-Stone Containers
“TruPoint™ DuraPoint™ gives us better performance in both print quality and durability. Our operators appreciate not having to change blades as often, and DuraPointTM has saved us time and money. Your doctor blades will be our number one choice.”
Norman J. Ball, Temple Inland Paperboard
“When we switched from our traditional steel doctor blades to UltraFlex™, we noticed a substantial improvement in print quality which alone justified the change. As an added bonus, UltraFlex™ blades also last longer and require less frequent change-out saving us time and money. We only wish we had made the change sooner.”
Todd Chastain, Crawford Industries