Anilox Engraving

Lanska asserts that conventional rolls hold an advantage in durability. “When properly cared for,” he says, “and journals [are] repaired as needed, they can last indefinitely.” With sleeves, he adds, the inner winding and compressible layers can break down over time, especially when exposed to high pH cleaning chemicals or the heat of the plasma coating process. “Failure of the sleeve construction requires replacement, whereas conventional rolls can be repaired or built back up through welding or thermal spray coating,” he says.