At Labelexpo, the company launched its latest technology, the Proflo high precision engraving specifically developed for HD Flexo. The new improved cell profile allows a higher ink release and consistent ink laydown while eliminating uncontrolled dot gain. Other products presented were EasyFlo HD for high opacity whites, which allows printers to achieve the opacity of screen whites at faster speeds in one pass, and MaxFlo, the company’s successful engraving technology that enables line and solid work to be printed using the same roller. Technicians gave live demonstrations of anilox cleaning using the Flexsonic ultrasonic system. This range of freestanding devices is suitable for both laser engraved ceramic and chrome plated rollers up to 5.2 metres in length whether used with water based, solvent or UV inks.
New robot–operated TriplexPro 200 Plasma coating plant installation
Cheshire Anilox Technology is pleased to announce the completion of its new TriplexPro 200 Plasma spray coating plant. Robotically-operated can spray and handle Anilox rollers up to 5 metres long and 6000 kg of weight.
The ceramic coating represents a critical part of the Anilox roller as it affects the consistency of the engraving and most importantly its longevity. There are hundreds of variables in the plasma spray process which determine the coating quality. By using the latest and most sophisticated fully automated system for coating application, Cheshire Anilox Technology controls the critical parameters in the plasma process to achieve a consistent, extremely dense and wear resistant ceramic.
The riplexPro®200 plasma spray gun is configured to produce very stable, fixed-length plasma arcs that are completely independent of the nozzle geometry. This design not only incorporates the best features of its predecessor the Triplex III, but has a higher throughput, improved process stability and excellent reproducibility. The deposition of coating and porosity is greatly improved resulting in a much harder surface of around 1600 HV.
The new TriplexPro®200 chamber is fully operational and available to customers since 1st July 2011.