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Sleeve durability and accuracy is also an issue raised by Deamer, whether using a composite plastic sleeve or a bridge sleeve system. Composite plastic sleeves have a life of only three to four years, and bridge sleeves offer a partial solution, but are heavy and difficult to handle. So for cantilevered sleeve presses, Deamer sees future developments that improve the durability of plates on the anilox roll sleeves, make plates light enough for use with wider machines, and provide low-cost handling systems.