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MicroKote G

Wear resistance

Printing quality

Corrosion resistance

MicroKote G

Microkote G is Swedevs most popular coated printing blade with its superb printing results and blade life. It has also shorter run-in time compared to Microkote S.

The Microkote G helps you eliminate print defects like haze, streaks and drag-outs. It’s a ideal choice for rotogravure printing.

Quality

Coated alloyed carbon steel blade, with very small and evenly distributed carbides

Benefits

No break-in time and perfect results at increasing speeds

Economy

Helps you eliminate print defects like haze, streaks and drag-outs

Technique

An ideal choice for rotogravure applications

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Edge selection guide

Lamella Edge

We recommend this edge in gravure printing due to its great wiping abilities which provides excellent printing results.

Bevel Edge

An alternative for rotogravure printing due to its combination of printing performance and long lifetime.

Radius Edge

In rotogravure printing this edge is not commonly used but all our doctor blades are available in radius edge.

The best things about SWED/CUT MicroKote G

MicroKote G - our top performer for 20 years

Case study

Print methid

Gravure

Machine

W&H Heliostar

Speed

470 m/min

Regular coated blade	MicroKote^® G
6 color stations	6 color stations
Coated blade 50×0,15 lamella	MicroKote^® G 50×0,15 lamella
Metalized OPP	Metalized OPP
Downtime: 1.20h	Downtime: 0.5h
Waste: 2016 m²	Waste: 840 m²

Summary of results

MicroKote G’s short running-in time boosts productivity by reducing scrap and downtime.
MicroKote G’ provides excellent results in halftones and fine prints, preventing hazing.
MicroKote G’s durability reduces the need for frequent blade changes, enhancing productivity
Consistent batch quality ensures stable and reliable production with Swedcut doctor blades.

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Edge selection guide

MicroKote G - our top performer for 20 years

Case study

MicroKote® G lasted more than twice as long as the competitor.

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