Zecher - Anilox Rollers

At Zecher, we endeavour to produce the best Anilox roller solution according to your requirements. Our company structures reflect this objective. At the company headquarters in Paderborn, Germany, we have ideal conditions for testing and realising new technologies in co-operation with machine manufacturers and printing plants.

Today, flexographic printing offers an impressive range of possibilities. There is hardly a material that cannot be printed on and refined in diverse ways.

Customised and innovative Anilox rollers

End users regard new technology in a different light than developers. By blending these two perspectives, innovative concepts can often be converted into concrete products within a short period of time. This plays a substantial role in facilitating substantial improvements of our Anilox roller.

The central aspect of functional reliability is ensured right from the manufacturing stage. Therefore, our company combines all Anilox technologies available in the market and embraces all manufacturing steps.

This guarantees 100% proven Zecher quality – both horizontally in the product range and vertically in the production of every Anilox roller.

Laser-engraved ceramic Anilox rollers

The benefits of our ceramic Anilox rollers include:

• Use of C02, YAG and thermal laser technologies for the engraving procedure
• Joint development with well-known laser manufacturers
• Realisation of ultra-fine, homogeneous, engravings with high ink transfer rates for high quality prints with a large contrast area
• Today, many Zecher engravings are regarded as the industry standard
• Additional surface finishing

Chrome-plated Anilox rollers

Chrome-plated Anilox rollers are used for electronic engraving, in which the cells are cut individually by a diamond tool. this process enables individual fine engravings with high ink transfer rates

Coating technology

• Continuous development of the ceramic layers for maximum homogeneity and minimum porosity
• Precise configuration of the coating systems to the Anilox rollers
• User specific employment of different layer systems
• Development of Zecher SilverCoat and Cerat Anilox – the new generation of laser engraved Anilox rollers with the world’s first hard material layer
• An additional protective layer against corrosion is our standard

Plasma surface technology

ITS surface refinement:

Patented plasma technology that alters the molecular structure of chrome / laser-engraved Anilox rollers and increases surface stability.

Roller and cylinder construction

• Extremely light, rigid, vibration-proof CFK bodies
• Designed for high printing speeds
• Innovative sleeve technology
• Steel and aluminium rollers

Functionality

Our core competencies include, not only the Anilox rollers themselves, but also the smooth functionality in everyday application. Supporting service by our experienced print engineers, on-site analysis, and a suitable solution are integral elements to the manufacturing chain.

All ceramic Anilox rollers receive a final polishing, which prevents the typical surface alterations at the beginning of the application. Reconditioning of used Anilox rollers and refurbishment them for an additional application phase, is also being provided.