The Resins Remain Behind We have hand cleaned anilox rolls using stainless steel brushes and primarily caustic chemicals, ultrasonic, and media blasting [which can limits some line counts on anilox rolls based on the particulate size of the media]. Most recently we have seen high-pressure solution wash systems that use detergents, chemicals, and water. The … Read More...
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Today's Anilox Roll Cleaning Currently, and for the past several years, we have used four primary means of cleaning anilox rolls. We have hand cleaned using stainless steel brushes and primarily caustic chemicals, ultrasonic, media blasting which limits certain line counts on anilox rolls based on the particulate size of the media. Most recently we … Read More...
Plates are an essential part of the flexographic printing process. The plate delivers a precise amount of ink to the substrate exactly where it is needed. Such a critical piece of the printing process must be measured and controlled to deliver consistent results. Selecting the correct plate measurement tool and implementing plate QC is essential to success in the pressroom. … 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...
Exciting news! Esko has extended their promo offering HD Flexo at no additional cost with the purchase of a new CDI. Buy a CDI, Get HD Flexo for FREE Offer expires - 1 July 2016 Purchase a 2530 or larger CDI with Optics 15 or higher and Esko will include HD Flexo (including hi-res optics) at NO … Read More...
Yes, I realize that flexo plates are also in fact 3D objects, so maybe I should have been more specific in the title: Photopolymer in 3D... printing! Okay, so maybe this blog post doesn't have much to do with flexographic printing, but sometimes I stumble across a new product so cool that I feel a … Read More...
My what?? Checking the accuracy of your plate ablation (laser imaging) is an important component to quality control in the plate room. It is a relatively simple check, and the only required equipment is a calibrated transmission densitometer (also, a 100x microscope is helpful for inspection, if available). Remember, always consult an experienced professional before … Read More...