New Anilox Rolls and Sleeves
Manufacture for a specific machine and process, with the surface prepared for the required working engraving.
Anilox rolls provide controlled transfer of ink, coating, adhesive or other process media. We select the design to suit the machine, substrate and required transfer.
We select the solution to suit the machine design, process medium and required transfer characteristics.
Manufacture for a specific machine and process, with the surface prepared for the required working engraving.
Assessment of the roll body, journals and working surface, followed by preparation for further service or re-engraving.
Preparation of the metal roll body and datum surfaces for subsequent application and engraving of the ceramic working layer.
We select roll or sleeve parameters according to the process medium, substrate, machine design and required transfer.
| Component Type | Anilox roll, anilox sleeve or roll body for subsequent engraving |
|---|---|
| WORKING SURFACE | Ceramic working surface with an engraved cell structure |
| Line Screen | 40–600 lines/cm for a standard hexagonal cell pattern |
| Cell Geometries | Hexagonal, hybrid, directional and open cell geometries |
| Supported Media | Inks, coatings, adhesives and process media used in impregnation applications |
| SCOPE OF WORK | New components, refurbishment and roll bodies prepared for subsequent processing |
| REFURBISHMENT | Assessment of the ceramic surface, roll body, journals and bearing seats |
Rotate the model, select a component or separate the construction layers. Explore the ceramic surface, intermediate layer, roll body and mounting areas.
Anilox rolls are used wherever controlled, uniform and repeatable application of a process medium is required.
Controlled metering and transfer of ink to the printing plate with repeatable process conditions.
Controlled application of a coating layer to paper, film and other process substrates.
Uniform adhesive metering in laminating, coating and material-bonding processes.
Transfer of process media where a defined amount of material must be maintained on the surface.
Before further processing, we assess the working surface, roll body and mounting areas and define the feasible scope of refurbishment.
We determine the process medium, substrate, machine parameters and process requirements.
We inspect the working layer, cell-pattern wear and visible damage.
We verify the geometry, journals, datum surfaces and mounting areas.
We determine which features can be restored and prepared for the next process stage.
We carry out the agreed refurbishment scope and prepare the component for further service.
The choice depends primarily on the condition of the roll body, journals and working surface, and on the requirements of the specific process.
The more complete the information, the faster we can assess the scope of work and select a solution for the specific machine and process.
Technical documentation, a sketch or photos of the existing roll showing the working areas and journals.
Diameter, working-section length, journal dimensions and other relevant mounting surfaces.
Type of process medium, substrate, machine and information about the required application method.
Wear, damage, changes in process parameters or requirements for a new component.
Key questions about the selection, manufacture and refurbishment of anilox rolls and sleeves.
Selection depends on the process medium, substrate, machine design and the required amount and method of transfer.
Examples include inks, coatings, adhesives and process media used in coating and impregnation applications.
Yes, if the condition of the roll body, journals and datum surfaces allows the required geometry to be restored and the component to be prepared for the next process stage.
When the roll body is damaged, the required concentricity cannot be restored, or the machine and process requirements have changed.
Ideally, send a drawing or photos, basic dimensions, information about the machine, process medium, substrate and required result.
No. Line screen, cell geometry and cell volume should be selected individually for the specific application.
Send a drawing, photos or basic technical data. We will assess the scope of work and select a solution for the machine, process medium and required transfer.
