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Huey concurs. “Inspection equipment and a good maintenance program of cleaning rolls and deep cleaning rolls help printers best maintain their anilox rolls/sleeves to ensure long life,” he says.

Carol Harrison, general manager, CTS Industries (www.ctsindustries.com), concurs that keeping the anilox rollers clean is a critical part to extending the life of the anilox roller and should be included in a routine maintenance plan for the press. “Storage covers should be utilized to protect the rollers from damage and the environment,” she states. “It also helps protect the roller when moving from one station to the next.”