Flexo printing is a direct printing process in which printing is carried out with flexible print forms (printing plates) made of photopolymers. This is the predominant printing process in the packaging sector. Flexo printing creates optimum print quality on a whole range of printing substrates.
In the past, these printing plates were made of rubber, and nowadays businesses use flexible photopolymer printing plates. The plates are wrapped around cylinders on a web press. The inked plates have a raised image and rotate at high speeds to transfer the ink through small holes from the anilox roll to the substrate; each color requires a different printing plate. Due to developments of anilox rolls, printing plates, inks, and the printing press amongst others, you can print images with high line count in flexo.
Advantages:
Many people prefer flexo printing and here is a short list of advantages of flexo printing:
– Runs at extremely high speeds and is ideally suited for long printing runs Prints on a wide variety of substrate materials
– Short set-up times with a minimum of waste; guarantees high-quality output
– Eliminates the need for additional work and cost: printing, varnishing, laminating and die cutting can be done in a single pass
– A relatively straightforward and controlled printing process that requires less-trained operators to achieve the desired output
– Low cost of equipment and maintenance
Flexo Printing and Competition
Flexography beats offset printing in many circumstances because of its flexibility & productivity benefits. A flexographic press is a sound, long term investment and is adaptable enough to accommodate and integrate a wide range of in-line processes, including new digital technology.
Flexo Printing Machines
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