Good Anilox Roll Care Can Improve the Bottom Line

Anilox cleaning

Once the anilox has finished its task in press, then it is time to move on to proper cleaning. Thorough anilox cleanups in press are sometimes errantly skipped to save time; as we have learned, however, a plugged anilox will cost you production and eliminate any time savings. The reality is that by using the right cleaning products and procedures, it takes very little time to clean an anilox. The cleaning process is not just scrubbing, but also rinsing, drying, and installing the protective cover. The slight investment in time is compensated by not having to transfer an inked anilox that will drip, or in the case of an anilox slated for reuse on the next job, the needed volume is maintained and helps avoid all of the related costs of additional cleaning, adjusting inks, and wasting substrate. The catch here is getting the right products involved instead of compromising.