This book, now in a thoroughly revised second edition, is exclusively devoted to anilox rolls and their functions — critical information for any flexo printer. It covers history; rubber roll, doctor blade, and chambered doctor blade ink distribution systems; anilox roll construction and selection; cell volume calculations and volumetric measuring devices; anilox roll care and maintenance; and more.

From the Introduction: “...This new edition of the anilox roll book will concentrate on the advanced stages of flexographic printing as well as continuing to stress the importance of fundamentals. Although these basics may be automated within some of the newer printing presses, it is important for the press operator to be aware of the need for these functions and why they have been automated...”

Target Audience: A must-have for diverse personnel in every flexo printshop; required reading for flexo printing students in universities or trade programs.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

History

Introducing Anilox Rolls

Function of the Anilox Roll

Anilox Base Construction

Anilox Cell Shapes

Engraving Methods

Effect of Surface Tension on Ink Transfer

Ink Distribution Systems

Selecting Anilox Rolls

Fingerprinting the Press

Volumetric Measuring Devices

Printing Press Robotics

Anilox Roll Maintenance

The Future

Index