A coating can look great on a technical data sheet, but its real performance is determined on press. Viscosity, transfer volume, anilox engraving, circulation, drying, substrate, and application speed all influence how a coating behaves once it enters production. When the chemistry and the equipment are treated as two separate pieces of the process, printers can be left making adjustments to get them to work together. Harris & Bruno takes a different approach. Our experience

When a coating system needs maintenance, the goal is not simply to get it running again, but to understand what caused the issue, restore consistent performance, and help prevent the same problem from interrupting production in the future. That is where manufacturer-direct service can make a difference. Harris & Bruno technicians work with the systems they know best, bringing equipment-specific knowledge, proper diagnostics, and recommendations tailored to each customer’s app

Consistent coating depends on the anilox roll transferring the correct amount of coating on every sheet. When engraved cells become plugged, contaminated, or worn, that transfer becomes less predictable. Operators may begin increasing coating flow, adjusting press settings, or slowing production to compensate. These changes may temporarily improve the finished sheet, but they do not address the underlying problem. Over time, the result can be higher coating consumption, incon

Most coating system issues begin as small performance inconsistencies caused by gradual wear, coating buildup, aging components, or neglected maintenance that slowly impact overall system reliability over time. Operators may spend more time troubleshooting while coating quality becomes less predictable. In many cases, these issues continue growing because the system is not being evaluated by the people who understand it best. Harris & Bruno technicians know the equipment insi

A leaking coating chamber can quickly turn a routine production run into a costly cleanup. Coating dripping onto the press, inconsistent application, excessive consumption, and unexpected downtime are all signs that the chamber is no longer sealing or operating as intended. While the leak itself may appear to be the problem, it is usually a symptom of another issue within the chamber, blade, seal, or coating delivery system. Understanding where leaks begin can help operators