Böttcher views press processes as systems whose functionality depends on the interaction between individual components. Besides paper, printing ink and technology, the choice of printing and coating blankets also plays a crucial role in determining the quality of the printed products. Böttcher has developed a diverse program of printing blankets and coating plates designed to achieve a single goal: to perfect the printed image and enhance the user-friendliness of presses. After all, we know rubber!

Exact dot reproduction; rich, even solids; quick sheet and web release; and reduced piling - all of these criteria are achieved with the aid of BöttcherTop blankets. Excellent smash resistance and gauge stability guarantee top performance. And this quality pays off, as printers who use optimum printing and coating blankets work much more efficiently and economically!

Additional value from Böttcher includes blanket seminars from our highly skilled field technicians as well as specific technical information including packing requirements and torqueing numbers.

BöttcherTop 4400

4-Ply .077" "Chameleon" Sheetfed Blanket for Conventional, UV and Hybrid Printing

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Proprietary surface rubber is based on the same compound technology as the GATF InterTech Award winning Chameleon inker roller. Resistant to swelling from polar solvents found in UV and hybrid inks and washes while still compatible with all conventional inks and washes. Superior compressibility makes the BöttcherTop 4400 Chameleon a very durable blanket. Stable carcass reduces gauge loss and reduces need to overpack or repack. Hard surface is resistant to abrasion. High edge cut resistance. Quick release reduces piling.

BöttcherTop 4800

4-Ply .077" Sheetfed Blanket Designed for UV, EB and Hybrid Printing

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Unique EPDM surface rubber formulated to perform with all energy curable ink systems. Resistant to swelling from polar solvents found in UV and hybrid inks and washes. High compressibility makes the BöttcherTop 4800 a very smash resistant blanket. This compressibility compensates for mechanical deficiencies of press, reducing or eliminating streaks. Micro-ground and polished surface results in sharp well defined dots and dense clean solids. Handles a wide range or substrates (paper, carton, metal, plastic). Stable carcass reduces the need to overpack or repack. Quick release reduces piling.

BöttcherTop 3800

4-Ply .077" Sheetfed Blanket for Conventional, UV and Hybrid Printing

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The BöttcherTop 3800 printing blanket, with its micro-ground chemical and heat resistant quick release EPDM face rubber, reduces piling, resists embossing/debossing, memory and staining. The high concentration of closed cells, evenly distributed in the compressible layer, assures excellent smash and edge cut resistance. Handles uneven substrates with ease. The stable carcass of the BöttcherTop 3800 is manufactured from pre-stretched super calendered fabric which assures minimal gauge loss. No doubling or slurring. High dimensional stability on even the largest format presses.

BöttcherTop 8200

4-Ply .077” Sheetfed Blanket for Conventional, UV and Hybrid Applications

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The original surface rubber blend using different types of polymers and fillers of the BöttcherTop 8200 allows for premium chemical resistance to inks and harsh chemistry. High compressibility gives the blanket excellent smash resistance. Micro-ground and polished surface results in sharp well defined dots and dense clean solids. Compensates for mechanical shortcomings such as cylinder bounce streaks, press-specific vibrations and press wear. Stable carcass manufactured from pre-stretched super calendered fabric assures minimal gauge loss. No doubling or slurring. New microsphere technology in the compressible layer.