Good Anilox Roll Care Can Improve the Bottom Line

Cleaning at press has a twofold benefit. First, you save on the time it takes to remove the anilox, which on older presses is an important consideration, and you greatly diminish the opportunity to damage the anilox as it is transported. Secondary systems are categorized as external cleaning methods, typically equipment-based but can also include an area where aniloxes are manually cleaned away from press. These secondary systems are often an effective time-saving solution when used properly. The key to effectiveness is having the system tuned to OEM specifications and making sure the system is periodically maintained. When cleaning effectiveness wanes and/or anilox damage occurs, you will often find the settings are no longer correct because the system has not been maintained sufficiently and instead of a simple part replacement, the problem has been bypassed instead of addressed. Poor cleaning, anilox damage, and extensive cleaning cycles are the result, wasting time and money.