Inventors:
James E. Hertel - Green Bay WI
Dale E. Zeman - Denmark WI
Dennis W. Ehlers - De Pere WI
Assignee:
Paper Converting Machine Company - Green Bay WI
International Classification:
B41F 3104
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for flexographic printing wherein a press having a frame is equipped with an ink transfer roll, a subframe is movably mounted on the frame adjacent the transfer roll, a holder being movably mounted on the subframe, the holder being equipped with upper and lower doctor blades engaging the transfer roll and end seals defining with the roll a liquid chamber, and an ink inlet and an ink outlet in the holder, the subframe having portions clamping the doctor blades to the holder, the subframe being pivotally mounted on the frame for movement away from the ink transfer roll, the subframe being equipped with a cylinder for moving the holder so as to unclamp the doctor blades for replacement.