Tools & product range.
The tools, equipment and materials the trade uses. Prices are indicative market prices with source — always check the current price with the retailer.
Measuring tool
Graphic linen tester/loupe (8x with LED)~ ~149 krIndicative · smedebutikken.dk · 2026-06
Digital calliper (0–150 mm)~ ~150–250 krIndicative · Biltema · 2026-06
Pantone Formula Guide Set (Coated & Uncoated)~ se grafisk-handel.dk / trendstore.dkIndicative · grafisk-handel.dk · 2026-06
Densitometer / colour meterUsed for objective quality control of colour coverage and saturation during production, so the print stays within set tolerances.
Spectrophotometer (X-Rite eXact)Used for objective colour and density control during production, so the print is kept within agreed tolerances and reference values.
Control strip / test wedge (e.g. Fogra Media Wedge)Measured with a densitometer/spectrophotometer during production to check dot gain, density and grey balance against the standard's target values.
Registration loupe with crosshairsUsed to check colour registration — that the CMYK colours sit exactly on top of each other — by holding the loupe over the registration marks on the printed sheet.
Hand tools
Stanley craft knife/snap-off knife~ 75–161 krIndicative · Lomax · 2026-06
Bone folder~ ~30–100 krIndicative · Panduro / PriceRunner · 2026-06
Self-healing cutting mat (A3)~ ~150–220 krIndicative · PriceRunner / Grafical · 2026-06
Cutting/compass ruler in metalUsed as a guide for manual knife cutting and for measuring and squaring sheets, margins and cut lines in prepress and finishing.
Rille-/perforeringshjulUsed to manually make creasing lines (for folding) or perforation lines (for tearing off) on card and thicker paper when a folding machine is not available.
Machines
Stack/sheet cutting machine (Dahle 533, A4)~ ~825–1.100 krIndicative · Grafical / Kontorland · 2026-06
Saddle stitcher (long-arm, Rapid E15/20EX)~ ~561 krIndicative · Lomax.dk · 2026-07
Bookbinding glue gun (hot melt)Used for adhesive binding (perfect binding) of book blocks and for spine gluing in short runs or for repairs and test binding.
Safety equipment
Nitrile disposable gloves (100 pcs)~ se jem & fix / LomaxIndicative · jem & fix · 2026-06
Safety glassesProtects the eyes against splashes of printing ink and cleaning agents and against particles when working at presses and cutting equipment.
Hearing protection (earmuffs)Used when working close to printing presses and finishing equipment, where the noise level over a working day can damage your hearing.
Respiratory protection (half mask with gas/vapour filter)Used when cleaning impression cylinders and rollers with solvent and when handling inks and cleaning fluids, where the vapour concentration can exceed occupational exposure limits.
Forbrugsmateriale
CTP printing plate (offset)One plate per colour per printing forme — the very basis of printing. Exposed and developed/baked before it is mounted on the plate cylinder.
Rubber blanket / offset blanketFitted to the blanket cylinder and changed/cleaned regularly to maintain sharpness and ink transfer; available in models adapted to each machine type.