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Score lines
Thin, parallel lines or stripes running across the print or the anilox roller. Fine, linear marks are visible on the roller’s surface; in solid areas, they visibly affect print quality.
How does it arise?
- Worn or damaged squeegee blades.
- Dried ink or hardened residue behind the squeegee blade.
- Uneven squeegee pressure or alignment issues.
What to do.
- Maintain and replace the squeegee blade regularly to prevent streaks.
- Thoroughly clean the squeegee blade and the chamber with the appropriate daily cleaner to remove dried ink or coating residue.
- Use a new squeegee blade as soon as wear becomes visible.
Need advice on the right cleaner? Contact Clean Solutions Group.
Recommended Product
Daily cleaning with Flexoclean
- Use a new squeegee blade when wear is visible.
- A daily cleaner helps restore ink transfer and removes streaks caused by dirt buildup behind the blade.
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Tiger stripes
Fine, parallel scratches on the rolling surface.
Are you unsure about the condition of your anilox roller?
Please contact us if the print quality deteriorates, if cleaning does not yield satisfactory results, or if you suspect that the surface is damaged. We’ll help you pinpoint the problem and work with you to determine the best course of action: targeted cleaning, inspection, repair, or replacement.
Please include the following, if possible
Photos of the roll
An example of the printed image
The inks used
The final cleaning steps
This allows us to make the initial assessment faster and more targeted.