Total Anilox Management The Best Practice of anilox inspection management and maintenance Recognising the huge financial benefits of ‘total anilox management’

Total Anilox Management The financial benefits: Example: 9 jobs a day on 3 (8 colour) presses = 22,264 colour changes per annum If 20% require ink adjustment to achieve density at 20 minutes per adjustment = 1,500 hours of wasted production time 1,500 hours x €400 per hour press cost = €300,000 per annum

Total Anilox Management Proof of the benefits: Richard Rosenberger Solocup USA We purchased 5 AniCAM units for 5 of our Flexographic plants. We justified both a cleaner and an AniCAM for each plant individually. When you consider what it takes to check color there is a significant savings in understanding your volume and making the appropriate changes to the ink set before it ever gets to press. We produce over 170,000 color changes a year. The demonstrated savings for us is over $500,000 annually. I think by the end of the year the savings will be $1,000,000 in substrate and press time. Unsolicited comments found on Linkedin April 2012

Total Anilox Management Recommended Best Practice includes : Setting and agreeing the anilox specifications with your supplier Using anilox inspection regime for historical roll analysis, inventory refurbishment and replacement planning Evaluating and optimising the cleaning process to maximise press efficiency through anilox condition and volume awareness

Total Anilox Management Total Anilox Management: Initial receipt & regular inspection of anilox rolls Work with your anilox manufacturer to agree the general and profile specifications needed for volume, screen count and angle Inspect each roll on receipt for screen count and angle, also……. Measure volume laterally along the roll and at 120 degree points around the roll to ensure it is within the specification agreed with the manufacturer. Ensure the volume closely matches the agreed specification and your other rolls to reduce the need for ink adjustment.

Total Anilox Management Total Anilox Management: Maintain the cost savings with a proven cleaning regime The following is a recommendation: After each colour or ink change clean and inspect the roll. Every 2-3 months inspect each roll laterally and at 120 degree points to ensure the roll is being cleaned correctly; if out of specification review your cleaning process and/or consumables Ensure the volume closely matches the original specification; if not it could indicate wear which will increase the need for ink adjustment; If out of specification consider replacement or refurbishment of the roll, but avoid using it on press.

Total Anilox Management Total Anilox Management: Why: To make considerable cost savings in manufacturing (make your own calculation of possible savings) How: By defining agreed specifications with the anilox and cleaning manufacturers and qualifying the results by measurement with Troika AniCAM with Anilox QC When: On receipt of new rolls and on a regular basis to check cleaning using the Anilox QC and Management System from Troika Systems Ltd Troika Systems Limited: