ELECTROLYTICALLY PULS-PLATED DOCTOR BLADE WITH A MULTIPLE LAYER COATING

摘要

The invention relates to a doctor blade (1), having a multiple layer coating. The coating comprises at least one electrolytically puls-plated abrasion resistant nickel composite layer and at least one outer electrolytically puls-plated low-friction nickel and/or nickel composite layer. It also relates to the use of a coated steel strip for a doctor blade and a method for the manufacture of said doctor blade from a steel strip. The blade according to the invention exhibits both an even and a smooth surface with a lubricating effect, a good abrasion resistance and the blade may be tailored to needs of the individual printer.