LASER NANOSCOPIC CLEANING OF ANILOX CYLINDERS The best method, by far, for cleaning and maintaining anilox cylinders. PRESENTATION BENEFITS CASE STUDY

The anilox laser cleaning system is a novelty in the field and, by far, the best method. The cleaning capacity and the anilox cylinder condition after the procedure are outstanding. Continuous printing causes contamination inside the anilox cylinder cells resulting in a reduction of the ink transfer capacity that directly affects the printing quality. Because of this, the periodical cleaning of the anilox cylinders is a necessity. Most cleaning methods damage the cells on the surface of the cylinder, dramatically reducing its lifespan. The laser cleaning system has an unparalleled efficiency, by easily removing any kind of dirt with practically no residues. Anilox cylinder diagnosis and analysis The cleaning service comes together with an utterly important complex: diagnosis and analysis of anilox cylinders. Also a service performed on the spot, the Anilox Management offers a deep analysis of the anilox cylinders. The volume analysis is relevant for both the validation of the cleaning service and the forecast of future expenses and printing performances, abling rapid selection of the adequate anilox package. 2 Overview

3 Benefits Results &benefits Our full cleaning and diagnosis service is suitable for label machines, flexo presses for films, corrugate board machines and, of course, offset printing machines. There are numerous benefits to our service. We have the pleasure to name the most important ones: The anilox cylinders lifespan increases considerably, witch leads to optimised costs. The buying cycles of anilox cylinders become longer. The transfer capacity of the anilox cylinders is perfectly conserved, resulting in maintaining the printing quality and therefore keeping the clients happy. With laser technology an anilox cylinder (of 1500 mm in lenght and 150 mm in width) can be cleaned in just 60 minutes and the operation can be undertook on the spot. The Anilox Management Service gives you a very clear image of the anilox cylinders health, by direct diagnosis, before and after cleaning. This information is stored on our servers and it can be accessed anytime by our clients. Dry cleaning eliminates the risc of cylinder corrosion. Large size anilox cylinders can be cleaned on the press, which eliminates the risks associated with demounting them, handling them and mounting them back, dramatically reducing the time the machines are offline.

4 Benefits Results &benefits Our full cleaning and diagnosis service is suitable for label machines, flexo presses for films, corrugate board machines and, of course, offset printing machines. Same-day anilox cylinder cleaning, right at your headquartes doorway At the time being our company offers a unique service: faster canilox cylinders cleaning, on the spot. Anilox Management AniCAM, the device that scans the surface of the anilox cylinders generates a comprehensive report that covers:  Cylinder condition before cleaning: the resulting indexes are used as reference  Microscopic images before and after the cleaning process: the differences can be seen clearly  Mesurred values: cell width, cell depth and, most importantly, cell volume Laser cleaning is an environmentally friendly method The absence of residue makes the laser cleaning technology a safe and environmentally friendly cleaning method

5 Case study When a new technology emerges, the market inevitably creates a debate concerning the advantages and the disadvantages of its functions. The anilox laser cleaning system introduces a brand new performance category. The anilox laser cleaning system marks an important moment in the field of typography industry and its services altering in an irreversible manner the notion of the anilox cylinders maintenance. OP Consulting is the only company in Romania that offers the anilox cilinders laser cleaning services. We made substantial efforts to assist the Romanian printing houses with a complete and prompt service, that was intended to transform the unpleasant yesterday spendings in earnings of tommorow. The impact of the cleaning system on the anilox cilinders

6 Case study While laser cleaning completely clears the ink residues from the anilox cylinder surface, the classic, powder based cleaning can barely clear 75%. The grains from the powder can’t reach the bottom of the anilox cell. An imperfectly cleaned cylinder keeps the machine offline for a longer time period because every PANTONE tone must be recalibrated. The lost time equals wasted capital.

7 Case study Cleaning with laser Laser can clear all ink residue from the cells. The cylinders are perfectly conserved. This method is environmentally friendly. The resulted residue consists in a very fine plasma. The lifespan of an anilox cleaned only with laser is 4 to 5 years, maybe more, depending on usage. The 100% efficient technology keeps the cylinders clean and dramatically reduces the time needed for recalibration, adding great value to client relationships. Cleaning with powder The powder cleaning method is invasive by both the mechanical aggression of the powder against the cells and the corrosion of the metallic base of the cylinder (the powder and water blend method). This method greatly affects the surroundings because of the powder diffusion level in the air and also affects the printing machines performance because of the powder penetrating inside its mechanism. The inability to clean with 100% efficiency leads to time wasting durring color calibrations with negative impact on printing productivity and, ofc ourse, on client relationships.

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