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...
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APR's Technical Solutions Group (TSG) prides ourselves in not just quoting equipment and providing solution based consumables, but making it a point to thoroughly understand a customer’s needs and goals. As water wash plate technologies continue to evolve into a viable competitor to solvent and thermal processing through improved print quality and longevity; chemists developing … Read More...
I'm at TLMI Tech 2013 now at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in downtown Chicago. The turn out looks to be great with over 350 registered attendees. This morning we started off at 8 am with a group of speakers discussing Sustainable Labeling Solutions. The speakers included people from all facets of industry, from recyclers to … Read More...
Water washable flexo plates are nothing new. Some may know their past history to be a bit rocky, but today's water wash plates have greatly evolved from the messy, low quality plates of the past. Today's water washable flexo plates (Aquaflex Optima) are fast processing, clean printing, and more dimensionally stable than competing technologies. … Read More...
There are many printer-specific resources available for sustainability. The SGP (Sustainable Green Printing Partnership) is a wonderful resource for those interested in greener printing. Their network of partners has the experience to help you on your journey, while your company becomes a trailblazer for sustainability in print. To find out more about the SGP, check … Read More...