Apex International will showcase its patented GTT Open Slalom Ink Channel anilox geometry and Smart Aniloxes at their stand at B20 in Hall 11 in Labelexpo Europe 2017.

UV LED lamps in flexo printers provide stable UV output at low energy consumption and generate low heat emissions. These allows instant curing on heat-sensitive and thin substrates. However, UV inks’ higher viscosity causes ink spitting. GTT Open Slalom Ink Channel anilox lets the ink flow uniformly and calmly onto the plate preventing pin-holing, mottling, haloing or dot gain to occur in print. GTT is the only guaranteed anilox solution against ink spitting.

Smart Aniloxes is the result of Apex’s exploration of opportunities brought by the Internet of Things. With Smart Aniloxes, rolls will automatically share status information with intelligent systems. Operators will have better control over cleaning cycles and more control over performing maintenance. Smart Aniloxes will further improve process control, uptime, and productivity