Welcome to Flexopedia
“Anyflexo Flexopedia” is a new online destination for all the knowledge about flexography Printing. With this knowledge website we really want to create a true library of flexography printing knowledge, where everyone can come and read, learn and even can share their knowledge about flexography printing.
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Expert Solutions for Resolving Blister Packaging Printing Issues in Flexo Printing
Flexographic printing on blister packaging can achieve high-resolution printing results, but care must be taken not to damage the seal’s integrity so that the contents are not compromised by outside elements. Consider the following troubleshooting tips for resolving blister packaging printing issues in flexo printing. 4 Common Difficulties Manufacturers Encounter When Printing on Blister Packaging […]
Current Pharmaceutical Packaging Trends in Flexo Printing
Pharmaceutical packaging is a $124 billion global market that is growing at a CAGR of about 6% year over year. In contrast to other packaging segments, medicine will always be in high demand. This was especially noticeable during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the most popular pharmaceutical packaging formats today are: However, […]
Flexography Printing vs. Screen Printing: What’s the difference ?
Commercial printing uses a variety of technologies to print on various substrates, but flexographic printing and screen printing are two of the most popular. This post will look at the key differences between flexo printing and screen printing. Understanding these two printing technologies will help you use the best process for your application. Flexo Printing […]
New Videos
Anyflexo – The Flexographic Marketplace
Your one stop for all flexo Consumables ! What is Anyflexo Marketplace ? Anyflexo Marketplace is a dedicated Flexographic Marketplace Platform for trading Flexographic printing consumables for B2B. On the Marketplace you can get all types of consumables such as flexo printing Inks, Mounting tapes, Cleaning solutions, Doctor Blades, Anvil Covers, and some other supporting […]
Flexo Plate Mounting Tapes Conversion
How are Flexo Plate Mounting Tapes Converted to Custom Size requirement ? This video shows how flexo plate mounting tapes are converted to custom customer size requirements at one of Anyflexo Vendor Facility. What are plate mounting tapes in flexographic printing ? A double-sided adhesive tape made of foam or rigid vinyl is called plate […]
How to Mount Post Print Flexo Plates | Anyflexo Tutorials
How to mount large flexo printing plates ? Welcome to Anyflexo Tutorials. In this video we explain how to mount post printing flexo plates and how to increase the efficiency with some simple tools. The larger the design, the larger, heavier and expensive the plate gets and makes it difficult to mount large flexo printing […]
Best Practices
How to Inspect Your Anilox Roll – A basic Guide Part 3
In the previous article we spoke about the advantages of having an Anilox Roll Inspection program. This is a continuation of that article. Act before it Happens Sonia Across from Cheshire Anilox technology mentions that “A preventive maintenance program is fundamental to ensuring maximum performance from anilox rolls. This means not only ensuring rolls are […]
How to Inspect Anilox Rollers – A basic guide Part 2
In the last article we talked about the how to start your anilox roller inspection. This is a continuation of the previous article. Track and Trace Colour and brand control are vital in today’s world, and colour management is at the forefront of both the brand owners and the buyers. A good anilox management is […]
How to Inspect Anilox Rollers – A basic guide part 1
For many printers the anilox is a simple product to carry ink to their Flexo plate and it is not always seen as the cause for print errors. However, incorrectly engraved anilox will give different results from the rollers used in fingerprints, worn and dirty rollers will not deliver sufficient ink to allow the printer […]
Laser Imaging of Flexo Plate
Laser Imaging of flexo plate During plate imaging the printing design is transferred from the file to the plate. The image is not yet polymerized, but is only existent as a mask. Unlike conventional plates or other technologies that use film for image transfer, digital photopolymer plates are containing an embedded mask layer. This black […]
Correct Use of Laser Cleaning for Anilox Rollers
A study on effects of laser cleaning (because of incorrect settings) for anilox rollers based on real observations. Anilox prior to laser cleaning When laser cleaning is used to clean Anilox rollers, using the correct power and speed settings recommended by the manufacturers it was observed that a good level of cleaning, recovering the original […]
How to ensure a safe label press run by making the right choices?
No matter if you mount a few cylinders on your label press or up to 100 wide web sleeves a day. The mounting always has an impact on the print result. When preparing your sleeves and plates for the mounting there are just a few key factors. If you get them right, it will save […]
Flexo cushion backing foam: Special Nonwoven layer for corrugated printing
Flexo cushion backing foam helps in better handling of the printing plate in corrugated cardboard post print Ground-breaking for the still young company Innova Flexo Products GmbH was the customer’s request to further improve a proven product in corrugated post-printing. Based on many years of expertise and a brilliant idea, the development of a substructure […]
Global Flexography Associations !
Europe
European Adhesive Tape Association
FINAT (European Association for Self Adhesive Label Industry)
Flexographic Printing Group for the Czech and Slovak Republics
Flexographic Industry Association UK
Italian Technical Association For Flexography
Norwegian Packaging Association
Polish Flexographic Technical Association
Spanish Technical Flexography Group
Sweflex (Swedish Packaging Association)