Proper Rubber Roller Cleaners

EPDM and Buna-Nitrile Have an EPDM rubber roller? Wondering what are some methods and cleaners you can use to safely clean a nip roller? Tint sleeve? Doctor roller? Meter roller? Well, look no further! CTS Industries and RollerTec, Inc. are here to help. The best thing you can do for rubber roller cleaning is to […]

The Future of Press Operation

VR implementation is a rising trend around the world. VR is not to be confused with AR (augmented reality). The core difference is that a true VR experience is a completely immersive experience that transports the user to another world, another place, etc. AR can alter or interact with the user currently sees in their […]

Anilox Cell Structures

Selecting The Right Anilox Cell Structure When selecting an anilox roller, you typically think of a 30, 45, or 60-degree engraved pattern. There are several variations of engraves in the industry, some of which are extremely unique and dependent on the engrave entirely. What is the point in having a unique pattern? “Over 2000 years […]

Concerning Digital and Flexo

Ray Dickinson, VP marketing and business development – Digital Solutions, for Mark Andy, agrees that the prospective customer base of the new company is of paramount importance when making the decision. “The type of label to be produced and the book of business secured to support the revenue stream are critical considerations. Most decisions are […]

Hardness of the Anilox Roller

A brief timeline Anilox rollers have been around for quite some time, with chrome anilox rollers tracing their origins back to around eighty years. Ceramic coated anilox rollers have been around for less than half of that time, around 30 years. Chrome still has it’s uses, but only in special circumstances. Chrome production and weakness […]