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

Overall and more specifically, said Steve Paynter of Flexo Concepts, customers seek five things in their cleaning systems. “Customers are looking for a product that:

• Is effective in cleaning all types of materials from any line screen anilox. Some materials offer major challenges for most cleaning systems, so companies are searching for the perfect product that is able to handle all types of inks, adhesives, and two-component systems;