Anilox Roller - a foreign term for people outside the printing industry. But for those of us on the inside, we depend daily on the laser-engraved cells of these ceramic-coated cylinders!
According to their cell volume specs, we know the exact amount of coating or ink anilox rollers will transfer. They're consistent and allow us to easily repeat stellar jobs. But what if your anilox cells get plugged? Cell volumes change, leading to irregular results. Try explaining that to the customer ...
The best practice to prevent plugging is maintaining a proper anilox cell cleaning schedule, including:
A weekly anilox roller cleaning in-house via a specified solution and wire brush
An annual professional cleaning
After 5-8 years, it's time to consider a professional re-engraving
Harris & Bruno manufactures the highest-quality machines built to excel in the most demanding production environments. Current products focus on offline/inline coating systems, chamber/anilox, and related fluid pumping systems. With customers spanning the globe, H&B is proud to have a worldwide network of service and support teams. Visit our website or contact us today for more information: www.harris-bruno.com
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