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 […]

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 […]

Why Choose a Banded Anilox Roller?

You’ve heard from sources that it is an essential asset to finger printing. And it is the best way to determine the best engraving qualities needed for the print jobs you are in the process of taking on. So, how does this work? First, just exactly what is a banded anilox roller? Our definition is: […]