High-Level Anilox Performance

Three industry experts offer tips on maintaining anilox functionality, including the use and care of anilox sleeves.

Anilox Program: Care, Cleaning, and Handling
David Skellie, president, Interflex 
Laser Engravers

From the perspective of the anilox engraver, the pressroom anilox program for the care, cleaning, and handling of the anilox tool is very crucial to the performance of the roll in the press. The engraver must fully understand the pressroom's anilox processing conditions to ensure the roll or sleeve engraving is executed correctly to perform within the specified environment. These conditions include understanding the print process, types of inks or coatings applied, handling methods, cleaning methods, and general housekeeping procedures for the anilox.