ANILOX ROLLS

Flexography is a printing process which utilizes a flexible relief plate that can be adhered to a printing cylinder. Flexography is one of the most used printing technique mostly for printing packages and labels for food industry, pharmaceutics, cosmetics where the image of the product is very important. The great advantage about flexo printing is that it can be used for printing on any type of substrate (plastic, metallic films, cellophane, paper) with lots of types of ink. A very important factor in obtaining the correct colors is the Anilox Roll which you must choose very carefully for every job that you must print. Anilox rolls has always been referred to as the ”heart” of the flexographic printing press. It is the integral part of the unique ink distribution system that separates flexo from other printing methods. This piece of equipment determines ink-film thickness, which is directly related to color. So, it is critical that your Anilox roll is manufactured to perform consistently and realiby. Apex is a Dutch company, worldwide producer of metering rolls with 10 years experience and a network in more then 50 countries. Apex Anilox rolls are recommended by the most known manufacturers of printing machines. Apex Anilox roll are manufactured using the latest laser technology and post treatment called ULTRA MELT and they have the following strengths: maximum yield of 4 to 5 years, less corrosion, less sensitive for score-lines from doctor blade or ink release. Beside ordering a new Anilox roll you could renovate your old ones. Apex rebuilds worn-out rollers to their original diameter, with the unique AST metal fusion process.


Ceramic coated and laser engraved
Cechanically engraved chrome plated