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Lars Holm, Sales Director , Flexo W ash By Lars Holm, Sales Director , Flexo Wash

Anilox Rolls and Plates - Keep them Clean !. Lars Holm, Sales Director , Flexo W ash By Lars Holm, Sales Director , Flexo Wash. Flexo Wash. Based in Aarhus, Denmark Flexo Wash UK in Leeds Office, service, consumables stock Demo van Narrow Web Sales by PGM, Claus Nielsen.

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Lars Holm, Sales Director , Flexo W ash By Lars Holm, Sales Director , Flexo Wash

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  1. Anilox Rolls and Plates -KeepthemClean! Lars Holm, Sales Director, Flexo Wash By Lars Holm, Sales Director, Flexo Wash

  2. Flexo Wash • Based in Aarhus, Denmark • Flexo Wash UK in Leeds • Office, service, consumablesstock • Demo van • Narrow Web Sales by PGM, Claus Nielsen

  3. The Anilox Roll “THE HEART OF THE FLEXO PROCESS!” Periodic maintenance and care of the anilox is critical to the converters’ survival !

  4. Plugged Anilox Rolls Cause: • Inadequate ink distribution • Poor color densities • Difficulties matching color • Wasted: time, ink, substrate

  5. Dirty / DamagedPlatescause • Poor print Quality • Remaking of plates • Wasted: time, ink, substrateplates

  6. KEEP CLEAN! • Before – “Reactive”: • Deep clean the anilox when it no longer performs. • Today – “Proactive”: • Clean rolls after each job run • Clean rolls on a regular maintenance schedule • Clean rolls immediately after removal from the press & before storage • Keep new rolls clean from day #1

  7. WHY IS CLEANING IMPORTANT NOW? THERE ARE TWO (2) IMPORTANT REASONS !

  8. 1. Management Challenges: • PRESSURES AND DEMANDS FROM CUSTOMERS AND PRINT COMPETITION: • Shorter job runs • Shorter lead times • More changeover • New technologies – Digital • Lean manufacturing pressures • Pricing pressures from customers • Quality demands - zero defects and waste

  9. 2. Technology Challenges: • Deeper, smaller cells can exasperate plugging issues. • HD printingplatesare more fragile and difficult to clean. • High density cells per inch with 2 micron cell walls make anilox more fragile & susceptible to damage • Pads, abrasive cleaners, brushes etc. are losing their effectiveness and causing damage in the smaller, deeper cells and plates. Improper handling - Doctor blade scoring & POOR CLEANING METHODS!

  10. Return On Investment How muchmoney do youspend on: =ROI in lessthan One Year! • Labour time on manual washing, rinsing, drying? • Downtime because of dirtyaniloxes / platescausingincosistent print quality? • Wastedink and materialbecause of dirtyaniloxes / platescausingincosistentprint quality? • New plates and aniloxesbecause of damage by manual washing/handling?

  11. Before Choosing a Cleaning Method: Is it: • Easy to use? • Safe? • Gentle on the anilox and plate? • Effective? • Quick? • 100% automatic?

  12. Using Flexo Wash Anilox Cleaning Systems • No wear and tear on the rollers (Only liquid, water and air) • Fully automatic (wash, rinse, dry - no manual labour required) • Easy-to-use (Place the rolls, close lid and press start) • Cost-efficient process (EUR 1 per roll) • Quick cleaning process (10-15 minutes full cycle) • A daily tool for roll cleaning

  13. Using Flexo Wash Plate Wash Systems • No wear and tear on the plates(liquid, soft brushes, water and air) • Fully automatic (wash, rinse, dry - no manual labour required) • Easy-to-use (Place the plates from print job on belt and collect them in tray afterwards) • Cost-efficient process (EUR 0,2-0,3 per plate meter) • Quick cleaning process (3 minutes per plate meter) • Standard application for 1,14 – 1,7mm. plates

  14. Thankyou!

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