Keeping Your Aniloxes Healthy

Start with your supplier

Your supplier can typically offer the best advice for prolonging the lives of your anilox rolls. The anilox roll manufacturers can train your operators and your trainers to correctly store, maintain, and clean your anilox rolls. “The bottom line is that most longevity issues with ceramic anilox are inadequate or incorrect care, handling, cleaning, and basic maintenance,” says Steve Wilkinson, ARC International. “It is critical, therefore, to be able to extend the life of a roll and maintain it at [its] maximum performance by first ensuring that the operators are fully trained in how to handle, clean, and maintain all types of anilox surfaces.”