Today’s high line count anilox rolls offer increased printing quality. However, they are more fragile and more easily damaged than older aniloxes, and require cleaning systems with a softer touch.

By Kate Sharon

“Quick” and “economical” are the key words printers often cite when investigating new anilox roll cleaning technology. This makes sense considering the old adage, “Time is money.” It also validates the trend toward “more frequent cleaning because of higher standards on final product,” as pointed out by Jim Heffer of Anilox Roll Cleaning Systems.