Flexographic printing presses use both anilox roller and doctor blade inking systems. These components are crucial for printing systems. There are several different types of doctor blades that you can use, but the best choice is dependent on the application. Just remember: anilox rollers do...
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...
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...
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...