THE MOST VERSATILE FILING SYSTEM FOR THE GRAPHIC ARTS INDUSTRY Film, hard copy proofs, drawings, samples, job tickets, plates (offset and flexo), CDs and all types of digital storage media are valuable materials which require protection. In the dynamics of the graphic arts industry, such materials need to be stored and retrieved quickly and safely. … Read More...
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We offer a wide range of rubber molding polymers to satisfy every need of the flexographic printing industry. Each lot is lab tested to meet exacting quality standards. Compounds are manufactured to provide ease of flow and consistent, accurate gauge assuring level plates/stamps. For line or process work, deep etch or normal etched stamps, the … Read More...
We carry a full line of films all qualified for the production of flexographic, letterpress, magnesium metal masters, and pad printing plates. For more information on these products and to see what we carry please go to: View All Photopolymer Film Products Read More...
APR carries a wide variety of loupes for different functions and budgets. To the list of most often purchased products, please go to: View All Loupes If you do not see what you are looking for we have access to many more possibilities so please call us at 1-800-445-4017 or email us using our contact … Read More...
Improves quality and the plate-room work environment! Because invisible airborne pollutants are heavier than air, it means that all airborne particulate will eventually settle to the floor. The Duster unit employs "floor level pickup" and utilizes the mushroom cloud effect. Clean filtered air is directed towards the ceiling which acts as a diffuser, spreading out … Read More...
Cleaning Equipment APR Automatic Photopolymer Plate Cleaning UnitDesigned for efficient automated cleaning of either letter-press or flexo plates. This unit is designed to automate and improve the productivity and performance of cleaning photopolymer plates, both flexo and letterpress. Units are available in different sizes ranging from the APC-45 that can handle plate widths of 17 … Read More...
In an effort to create a set of unified skill standards for the Flexographic Printing Industry, the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), National Council for Skill Standards (NCSS), and a host of flexographic subject matter experts (SME) worked together to form the Flexographic Press Skill Standards and Flexographic Press Operator's Multi-Color Certification Examination. This certification defines … Read More...
2-Day Certification Program APR Technical Training Center, Glendale Heights, ILAs defined by the FTA: Expert Flexo Press Operator (Level IV) The "Expert Flexo Press Operator" is the ultimate position of achievement in the Flexographic printing industry. This achievement requires five years of experience as a lead press operator, who has mastered the core skills, as … Read More...
2-Day Certification Program APR Technical Training Center, Glendale Heights, IL As defined by the FTA: Accomplished Flexo Press Operator (Level III) The "Accomplished Flexo Press Operator" will be qualified after 3-1/2 years of printing press experience with solid knowledge of press operations, converting, and plate mounting, plus has strong knowledge of process color.APR is honored … Read More...
2-Day Certification Program APR Technical Training Center, Glendale Heights, IL As defined by the FTA: Flexo Press Operator (Level II) The "Flexo Press Operator" should have two years of press experience to be eligible for the test, but more importantly, this candidate must master a higher level of technical skills that relate to a capable … Read More...