High-Level Anilox Performance

Sleeve Design and Manufacture
Michael Bell, Rossini NA

Current anilox sleeve technology consists of having an aluminum tube as the outer surface upon which the ceramic is applied. As noted previously, aluminum provides a challenge to the engraver not only from an adherence perspective, but also from a sealing and corrosion perspective. Sleeve manufacturers use different aluminum alloys, which can help with adherence, sealing, and corrosion characteristics. In addition to these challenges, there are some additional factors in the manufacture of the anilox base sleeve that can cause problems for the printer.