Anilox Ghosting

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 image. This print defect is always in […]

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 […]

Understanding Common Flexo Print Defects

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 still face challenges that can affect the quality and the […]

5 Tips for Proper Anilox Roller Cleaning

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 anilox rolls will inevitably become clogged with dried ink, dirt, […]