PRO-LITE™vs the competition’s base. You get what you pay for. What is Galvanic Corrosion? Galvanic corrosion can occur when two dissimilar metal materials are electrically connected in a corrosive environment. As an anilox example, let’s use stainless steel journals and aluminum tubing walls. When stainless steel is joined with...
The bearing has spun out on your anilox roller journal(shaft). Now, you’re unable to get a new bearing to press onto the shaft. Can the anilox be repaired? Most bearing surface areas on narrow web anilox rollers average between .500” to 1.000”. And, generally, the length...
Ghosting – Possible Causes and Remedies (white paper pulled from All Printing Resources’ Tech Tips section of website) Anilox Ghosting Problem Ghosting is usually considered the presence of a faint image of a design in solid printing areas that is not intended to receive that portion of...
The world of flexographic printing continues to evolve with new, innovative processes and systems that improve the quality of products being printed, and expand the possibilities of what converters are able to offer their customers. But even with these improvements in technologies and efficiencies, converters...
To get the maximum life from your anilox roller, and therefore the highest value and return on your investment, it is important to commit to a proper, regular anilox roller cleaning schedule. Over time, through regular usage and wear and tear, the cells of your...