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Rotogravure

The most suitable system for long runs in flexible packaging. It is concept of direct transfer from the cylinder to the substrate allows a high print quality at very high production speeds.

Rotogravure cylinder maintenance

We supply products for the daily and periodic cleaning of the rotogravure cylinder.
Water and solvent based cleaners for the dilution and removal of fresh ink used in the printing process. For manual cleaning or cleaning by means of the printer’s circuits.
We offer concentrated water-soluble formulations to adjust the mix for in-plant use, minimising transport and stock costs.

For deep cleaning of the cylinder, we have energetic products capable of removing ink residues accumulated in the cells of the cylinder. Compatible with solvent or water-based inks, adhesives and coatings based on polyurethane and other resins.
Special brushes and sponges to assist in the application of the products are available.

Produtos flexográficos

Doctor Blade

We supply a wide range of doctor blades, for flexo and rotogravure printing, in boxes of 100 metres or cut to size.

Band cleaner

We supply band cleaner adhesive rolls for removing dust and particles on substrates before printing

Rotogravure Consumables

We supply Swiss steel doctor blades for rotogravure printers. We have a wide range of steel types available, with different hardnesses and geometries depending on the requirements of the machine and the application:

Carbon steel.
Chemically coated steel
Ceramic coated steel

We supply special solvent and water based inks for plastic substrates and certain technical applications where the requirements differ from conventional paper or flexible packaging performance.

For flexible packaging manufacturers who produce shrink sleeves we produce special adhesives for the bonding of the film to the different plastics used in this packaging sector such as PET, PVC, PLA, OPS or PP. Our formulations incorporate UV marker additive that allows the control of the solvent dosage and the formation of the seam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of a coated doctor blade?

A steel doctor blade with an external coating gives a lower friction resistance, therefore less wear. This allows a much longer life for the doctor blade and reduces machine downtime for changeovers.

Why use a bevelled blade?

If the steel doctor blade has a bevel or lamella, that is thinner than the body of the strip, it will allow us to cut the excess ink from the cylinder with greater precision, ensuring better control of the ink transferred to the substrate.

If I print with water-based inks, can I clean with water?

For a good cleaning, in depth and in a short interval of time, it will be necessary to use a special cleaner, water-based, but incorporating detergent and additives that help the action of water drag-out. These cleaners accelerate the dissolution of the resins and ensure a good result.

Should stainless steel be used for printing water-based inks?

The advantage of a stainless-steel doctor blade is that it protects against corrosion caused by water on contact with steel. But many gravure printers use a normal or coated steel because the replacement of the doctor blade takes place before rust can appear on it.

Other printing techniques

Flexography

We manufacture and distribute all types of consumables used in the flexo process in the flexible packaging, labels, corrugated cardboard and paper sectors.

Screen Printing

We supply all kinds of inks and consumables for graphic printing, industrial and textile marking. Offer of printing and auxiliary machinery for serigraphic screens.