Anilox: critical factors

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...

Rollers for the Offset press market part 3

This is a continuation of my recent post, Rollers for the Offset Press Market Part 2, and will provide additional details about offset press rollers. Cores The heart of a roller is the core. Core material and concentricity will determine the quality of a roller. For a...

Audits: How Extend the Life of Anilox Rolls

While technology has continued to evolve and increase efficiency in print, it is still important to be proactive to help prolong the life of your anilox rolls. Over the past ten years Pamarco has performed roll audits on well over 70,000 anilox rolls. These audits...

Cell Volume and Color Reproduction

by Shane Weber Flexo printing has evolved significantly in the last decade. Mechanical improvements now allow for high end process printing to be run at speeds in excess of 1500FPM. The exponential advancements in digital technology have paved the way for printing...