We manufacture and repair Anilox cylinders for any flexo printing press on the market. We use state-of-the-art technology called Ultra Fibre Optic Laser System, engraving layers from 20 to 800 lines per centimetre, volumes from 1 to 80 cm3/m2 in a size of up to 4.7 mt in length.
For the production of our ceramic coating we use the Tri-Plex II plasma system. This guarantees a porosity of less than 1% and a hardness of more than 1600 Vickers which provides increased durability and improved cell volume release.
This precision allows for consistent quality, ensuring high definition, minimal dot gain, no spitting problems and high colour intensity.
For printing ultraviolet (UV) curing inks and varnishes, we have seven different types of engravings available, designed to achieve the best printing results on narrow web printers used for label and shrink sleeve production. These engravings include anilox rollers for the application of acrylic or UV coatings on offset varnish towers.
ANILOX CEA
With hexagonal cell engraving we achieve a wide range of applications: four-colour printing, backgrounds and varnishes.
Due to the cell structure and the internal polishing the cells remain cleaner for a longer time. Improved ink transfer to the substrate at any flexo printing speed.
ANILOX ASUV (Anti-spitting)
With an anilox that incorporates the ASUV treatment, you can solve the ink splash problems that often occur with UV ink jobs.
This coating has been designed to eliminate the uncomfortable problem that often occurs when working with UV-curable inks in combination with certain variables such as backgrounds with high fluidity requirements.
This type of ASUV technology can be applied to any anilox lineature and any anilox volume, regardless of the cell geometry.
ANILOX EBO: HOW (Hight Opaque White)
This is specially designed to transfer the largest ink deposit to the substrate. A uniform, fully opaque layer of ink is covered without changing the printing speed.
More UV white ink is evacuated from the cells with the EBO anilox, than with other recording systems. Although it is not an anilox for defining text, with good control of the printing variables, positive and negative text can also be reproduced.
ANILOX EPT:
With an EPT anilox we can solve complex jobs combining screens and pantone colours on a single cliché and the same press body.
When printing pantone colours we need to ensure the necessary volume to give us the right intensity, but often the design includes fine lines or screens that require good definition. This type of recording ensures just the right amount of ink, but with a high lineature that allows the screens to be reproduced simultaneously thanks to the special cell formation that allows for greater evacuation despite the high definition.
ANILOX TACT
With a TACT anilox we can obtain 3D relief effects and textures such as rough finish, sand imitation, soft touch and more creative designs.
This engraving has been designed to achieve special effects with flexo inks and varnishes. The Anilox TACT is capable of transferring the necessary volume required for certain touch-effect varnishes such as rough, embossed, sand, soft-touch, etc.
It has several input levels, depending on the type of effect varnish and the final texture intended for the substrate. The engraving can also be customised to suit the varnish manufacturer’s recommendations.
ANILOX TAD
TAD recording for four-colour HD provides high dot definition without sacrificing colour intensity.
Good prepress requires an anilox capable of accurately transmitting all screen dots, without spitting and with minimum dot gain. In addition to the above, the TAD recording maintains a real ink supply thanks to the geometry of the cell, ensuring that the density does not fall below the defined standard.
ANILOX VARN
This engraving is designed to provide the necessary volume of UV-curable varnishes, acrylic lacquers, primers and other special coatings.
With a VARN anilox, it ensures a precise and constant volume in your flexo body or offset coater. The laser engraving of the anilox cylinder adapts to any type of press, printing speed, varnish type and substrate.
For packaging applications on cartonboard, self-adhesive labels, plastics and flexible packaging papers and any finish where good print protection or visual effects are required: gloss, matt, pearlescent, metallic, textured, etc.
Our ceramic anilox cylinders are used in many graphic applications within the printing and coating environment and can be grouped into five main scenarios:
In the production of self-adhesive labels and sleeves, flexography is the preferred printing system for quality and productivity. Because label printers allow quick anilox changeover, it is possible to produce labels with eye-catching and complex designs, such as those used on wine, cosmetics or food bottles. The anilox is the key part that enables a wide range of ink supply, reproducing high-precision four-colour printing, intense colours and protective coatings.
Anilox rollers are essential to achieve the vibrant colours and photographic quality images required for food packaging.
With the ability to produce short and long runs at tight costs, flexo printing has developed greatly since the advent of ceramic anilox with laser engraving, bringing a leap in quality and precision to film and paper printing, whether with solvent or water-based inks.
The ceramic aniloxes of the varnishing units allow a more consistent and homogeneous protection with both acrylic and UV-curing varnishes.
For the application of gloss, matt and other effects varnishes, we have various special engravings to embellish packaging, catalogues or any other product printed with greasy or UV inks. ibeslab VARN laser engravings offer precise dosing with optimum levelling and easy cleaning of the cells.
Anilox rollers are used to transfer the water-based inks, mostly used in the printing of packaging and protective boxes, efficiently and uniformly to the sides of corrugated cardboard, ensuring a high quality appearance and colour intensity, neutralising the absorption of the substrate.
The wear resistance of the ceramic and the easy cleaning of the cavities are one of the most valued elements in this type of engraving.
Anilox rollers allow the application of high volumes of various fluids. Spectacular results can be obtained with high layers of waxes, adhesives or varnishes.
These coatings are obtained uniformly on different materials, thanks to the special design of the cells or the surface of the anilox cylinder. Improving the aesthetic and functional properties where other printing or dosing systems have limitations.
| Graphic application | Type of recording | ||||||
| CEA | ASUV | EBO | EPT | TACT | TAD | VARN | |
| Labels | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Flexible packaging | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Corrugated cardboard | X | X | X | X | |||
| Offset | X | X | X | X | |||
| Coatings | X | X | X | ||||
We can summarise it in two parts, the first is to protect it from knocks and falls during use. Especially when assembling and disassembling the flexo printer. The ceramic area is delicate and rubbing against tools or parts of the machine could cause damage to the cells that is not feasible to repair. It is advisable to store them well, in a safe place, away from accidental knocks and contaminants.
Adequate and regular cleaning is the other important step in the good care of anilox cylinders, using suitable chemical products in the process, observing the manufacturer’s recommendations for use.
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Our professional team provides the necessary advice to determine the best Ibeslab anilox engraving for the customer’s application and requirements. We even provide printed samples if possible.
No, engraving with a hexagonal cell or other special shape allows a more precise and controlled dosage of ink to the plate, therefore, the definition is superior to those that do not use this technique.
We have two specific types for flexo screen printing: TAD and CEA, both of which can engrave up to 800 lines per centimetre and can reproduce dots of comparable quality to offset or rotogravure, while maintaining good colour density.
It is best if the aniloxes are manufactured with an anti-spitting treatment, such as the Ibeslab ASUV type, but if this is not possible, by adjusting the machine speed and the type of anchor there are occasions when it can be mitigated, but not completely solved.
Yes, we have special types of engravings that allow us to achieve opaque white, visual or tactile finishes and even text and screen combinations with high quality thanks to the latest generation of laser engraving research.
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