The unfortunate groove: Score lines and how to avoid them

by | Aug 14, 2017 | Blog

The simple reality of anilox rolls is that their proper care can make or break production. It is essential to understand the greatest issues facing your rolls and what steps are necessary to protect these assets for the long haul. Far too often we see capital wasted...

How to make direct print corrugated look good

by | Aug 1, 2017 | Blog

There has been a recent increase in companies returning to or making an original investment in direct, high-graphics corrugated printing. Why this draw to something that hasn’t lived up to the capabilities of label printing in the past? In a nutshell: with technology...

A new way to clean rolls on press

by | Jul 17, 2017 | Blog

When you consider what can be done in a small increment of time, building a better package is not likely to be on that list. But what if it can be? What if you can increase your quality of print and lower costs in just five minutes? And the icing on the cake: most...

By leaps and volume

by | Jun 26, 2017 | Blog

Over the last 18 months, Pamarco has refocused our technical approach on anilox specifications to address what the industry has sight of: ink volume. There have been several articles written on this subject that can be found on our website.

Anilox: critical factors

by | Jun 12, 2017 | Blog

1 One of the critical factors concerning anilox life is wall thickness. In most cases, a wall width between 4 and 6 microns is ideal. The post-engraving process of diamond polishing ensures flat and smooth wall-tops. This gives the blade the necessary support, as long...

Gravure roll questions answered

by | May 30, 2017 | Blog

Name: Gary White, Plant Manager for the Palmyra location. Can you give us a broad overview of Pamarco’s Palmyra facility? Pamarco’s Palmyra location which utilizes is electromechanical engraving for the specialty gravure roll market. It is an engraving shop that...