Short Runs are a Tall Order

At Aquaflex, Rosenbaum knows that changeover speed is critical, but says configuration flexibility and shortened makeready times are equally important. The Aquaflex LX Series has been designed with "the flexibility to address virtually any configuration needed in just minutes," he says.

"Our pull out inking drawer system incorporates tool-less anilox, doctor blade, and ink pan removal. It allows for removal, drainage, and clean up of the ink pan and anilox/doctor blade assembly, as well as new set up of a print station while other print stations are printing and producing. Our three-zone tension control system provides faster synchronization between the printing and converting stations. Finally, we have made the LX perhaps the most ergonomically friendly production platform in the industry. Simplified tooling and easy-access controls all work together to bring the press up to saleable product faster."