Crystal Technology Combines Flexo Plate Imaging and Exposure Esko Crystal technology, newly introduced at Drupa, allows flexo printers to combine plate imaging and exposure. This means compressing a complex process into a single operation that cuts manual handling steps in half. The key to this productivity gain is connecting two newly introduced devices: the XPS … Read More...
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Why APR for your flexo cleaning solutions? Cleaning products for the flexo industry are one of the most diverse groups in our industry. There are countless options available from both small and large companies alike. Many flexo products are dealing with two or three different suppliers of cleaning products to come up with the right … Read More...
Recyl Clean 2000 | Weekly Maintenance Product For Ceramic Anilox & Chrome Rollers. Recyl Clean 2000 helps flexographic (and offset and gravure) printers and converters maintain quality by keeping Anilox and Chrome rollers squeaky clean, through a weekly manual cleaning cycle. Recyl Clean 2000 is designed to maximize ink transfer capacity on both Ceramic and … Read More...
Making plates isn't necessarily rocket science, but it is, indeed, a science! It is beneficial to track and quantify platemaking conditions so that changes in the equipment or finished plates are found before they cause costly problems on press. Measuring the UVA light output of your plate exposure unit is a great place to start. Most plate … Read More...
It's that time of year again - packaging folks from around the country gathered to geek out over the latest and greatest innovations from Esko! This year's EskoWorld event took place at the Omni ChampionsGate Resort in Orlando, Florida and it did not disappoint. Hardware is just a small portion of what Esko has to offer- … Read More...
Recyl Cleaning Products for Anilox Rolls Recyl cleaning products are available for Anilox Rolls. Applications include: restoring and maintaining anilox volume, clean-up for solvent, UV, water based inks and coatings. Product Benefit Anilox Type Ceramic Chrome Cobra Deep cleaner restores Ceramic anilox volume Clean 2000 Weekly Chrome and Ceramic anilox cleaning Recyl Cobra - Restore … Read More...
In flexography, print defects can stem from a multitude of moving parts, making troubleshooting feel like a constant game of chase. Much like the human body, with proper care and maintenance, all parts of this highly complex system can work together in harmony. While the anilox roll is the heart of the printing press, the … Read More...
Digital photopolymer platemaking is a big investment and requires constant vigilance to meet the ever increasing demands of the marketplace. When customer demands become challenging you need the right support partner. Although both APR and its competitors represent worldwide industry leaders, the difference is the level of support. APR helps you from start to finish, … Read More...
Post updated 25 August 2025 Platemaking is a science, not an art. While there is a bit of flexibility in specifications for different processes, there are defined parameters that must be followed if high quality plates are to be made consistently. In this article, we’ll discuss six important factors for making high quality plates. 1. … Read More...
All Printing Resources (APR) is excited to announce that effective April 11, 2016, Cayleigh (Nichols) Anderson has joined APR as a Business Development Specialist focusing primarily on MacDermid and Colordyne solutions. Her role includes some direct account responsibilities as well as overall marketing program development and implementation. In addition, she will work with other reps … Read More...