Technical Support

Anilox Audit

An Anilox audit is key to improve pressroom productivity. The results of an Anilox audit will help the printer to select the best Anilox for a specific job, thereby reducing downtime, product waste and unnecessary roll changes. The roll audit will also determine what line counts and cell volumes are required and need to be added to your Anilox inventory.

Our technical sales engineers can conduct an Anilox roll audit in relatively short period of time and with minimal press disruption. The rollers will be inspected with a high-powered digital microscope for screen parameters, cleanliness, wear, damage and any other aspect that can affect their performance. Once the roll audit has been completed our engineer will be able to give you a verbal summary of the findings, including any actions that need to be taken immediately to improve your process.

This will be followed by a written report which will include:

Screen specifications for each roller (Line count, cell pattern, original and actual cell volume)
List of all rolls that require refurbishment or replacement
Highlights of any housekeeping or cleaning issues.
Technical recommendations to address any specific print challenges that your operation currently encounters.

To arrange a roll audit please contact us on 0161 344 5558 or e-mail us.

We have been buying from Cheshire Anilox Technology for many years and have been very happy with the quality of the products and service received. We are very appreciative of the consistent quality of the Anilox rollers supplied which is critical to us."
Ms. P. Rupani - Omet SRL
I have been buying anilox rolls from Cheshire Anilox Technology for the past 20 years and have done so because of key elements in the way that they do business, Technological innovation and customer support are paramount considerations when choosing a supplier of such a key element in the printing process. Cheshire Anilox Technology have pioneered revolutionary new screening techniques and brought forward thinking to the industry in regard to Anilox roll technology. Their drive and cogent pursuit of excellence in customer support shines through from order placement to delivery of your goods."
Mr. Nick Tyrer - MPS Systems
When Cheshire Commenced business in 1992 I gave them the opportunity of a first order. Twenty years later I am happy to report they have completed many orders and produced a consistent product to a very high standard which has complemented our High quality printing machines worldwide.Cheshire unrivalled service and up to date technology ensure our presses are equipped with the latest specification and produce the optimum quality."
Mr. David Lee - Focus Label Machinery Ltd.
Cheshire Anilox Technology have supplied Encore Envelopes for many years. Over this time I have found their product and service to be what I believe is the best in the business. From an Anilox perspective Cheshire have without doubt provided the technical input which has helped this company win no fewer than 7 Best In Show Print Awards from the FTA. Cheshire also have sound engineering knowledge and understand very well the demands and criteria required for envelope machines"
Mr. Paul Wilson - Encore Envelopes
When we tested the MaxFlo engraving in 2013 in our Martin 924NT we did not expect much of a difference. However the results achieved were outstanding. This technology is a great advancement from conventional engravings and has exceeded our expectations. With the MaxFlo engraving we have improved print quality on solids and screen which has given us more flexibility in print selection requiring fewer roll changes. This make us more competitive in the markets we supply. It has also proven to be easier to clean and has better ink transfer. We have now started a project to convert all the anilox rollers on our Goepfert press to Maxflo technology."
Mr. Pawel Klusek - Mondi Warszawa Sp. z.o.o.

Anilox Seminars and Training Programmes

Our training programmes and technical seminars provide an excellent way of sharing our knowledge with our customers and help them to improve their process. We offer technical seminars and training programmes on Anilox technology tailored to our customer’s specific requirements, so they can get solutions to specific problems and improve their overall quality. The length and format of seminars (anything from an hour to a day, interactive workshops, discussions or lectures) are flexible, according to our customers’ needs.

The number of attendees is your decision we can organise seminars for as few as one or two persons or as many as fifteen.

You will have the opportunity of visiting our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Manchester and interact with our production engineers.

The standard topics we cover are Flexographic printing process, Anilox parameters and screen selection, common flexographic printing faults, Anilox care and maintenance. But please note the contents of the seminar can be bespoke to your needs.

Our training seminars will help you optimize press performance, improve quality of the print and decrease waste and downtime. It will also keep you up to date with the latest trends and technologies in flexographic printing.

If you are interested in participating please

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