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ANILOX ALPHA RANGE

B.E.L’s established Anilox Alpha Laser technology is the natural choice. High peak power and
beam quality, pulse widths in the range of a few tens of nanoseconds and limited beam
divergence. When laser engraving ceramics cells the Alpha Range produces smooth walls,
flat bottom and near zero taper allowing a free flowing ink release from the Aniox Roller, for
high quality flexo printing.

ANILOX ROLLERS AND SLEEVES LTT COMBINATION PRINTING

Anilox LTT laser technology has opened up a new perspective for flexography. It gives a
predetermined volume from the Anilox Roller or Sleeve with double the number of cells to
the printing plate. Therefore providing an even coat weight with superior control for
combination printing.

The fundamental difference lies in the approach. The Anilox LTT rollers are laser engraved
with a different cell structure than in conventional methods. Two different size cells are
engraved adjacent to each other with different depth and surface technology. In this
formation the ink transfer occurs unaided as a coating from the Anilox cells. The LTT laser
engraving technique thereby makes use of the law of physics, which states that a large drop
of ink has a different surface tension to a smaller adjacent drop. This is where the LTT
strength lies. When the surface is covered evenly, the smaller ink droplets flow more easily
into the larger ones. This process does not work as well when the droplets are the same size,
as they are with the regular 60 degree cell structure.

B.E.L. C02 LASER TECHNOLOGY

C02 LASER ENGRAVING as the name suggests uses carbon dioxide, other gases, as in
Helium (HE) and Nitrogen (N2) are combined to generate the laser light or beam. Specially
made lenses to focus the beam, for the best engraving results are essential, to maintain the
geometric consistency of BEL’s Laser Engraved Ceramic Anilox Rollers and Sleeves.

ALPHA/C02 ALPHA CO2

1600 790 1500 590 1.94 3.0

1500 710 1200 470 2.25 3.5

1400 630 100 400 2.58 4.0

1300 550 900 350 2.90 4.5

1200 480 800 320 3.22 5.0

1000 400 700 280 3.54 5.5

800 320 600 240 3.87 6.0

750 300 500 200 4.19 6.5

700 280 400 160 4.51 7.0

650 260 375 150 4.84 7.5

600 240 350 140 5.16 8.0

550 220 325 130 5.80 9.0

500 200 300 120 6.45 10.0

450 180 280 110 7.00 11.0

400 160 260 102 7.74 12.0

375 150 250 100 9.03 14.0

350 140 240 95 9.67 15.0

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325 130 220 88 10.32 16.0

300 120 200 80 11.61 18.0

275 110 190 75 12.90 20.0

250 100 180 70 15.48 24.0

225 90 165 65 18.06 28.0

175 70 125 50 23.22 36.0

150 60 100 40 25.80 40.0

130 52 80 32 28.38 44.0

110 45 70 28 29.67 46.0

100 40 60 24 32.25 50.0

These volumes can be achieved at 60, 45, and 30 degrees. All volumes shown are maximum volumes but if
required can be reduced by up to 50% with no change in resolution.

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ANILOX LASER TWO TONE

The Laser Two Tone has it´s fifteenth anniversary next month and is marked by
over fifteen thousand roll installations world wide, which indicates the on going
success of this unique cell structure.

BEL’S laser methodology has opened up a new perspective for flexography. The
LTT gives a predetermined volume of ink with double the number cells on the
Anilox roller to the printing plate. The LTT therefore provides an even coat
weight of ink with superior control for combination printing.

The fundamental difference lies in the approach. The LTT rollers are laser
engraved with a different cell formation to that of conventional methods. Two
different cell sizes are engraved adjacent to each other with different depth and
surface technology.

Within this structure the ink transfer occurs unaided as a coating from the cells.
The LTT laser engraving technique thereby makes use of the laws of physics
which states that a large drop of ink has a different surface tension to a smaller
adjacent drop. This is where the LTT strength lies. When the surface is covered
evenly, the smaller ink droplets flow more easily into the larger ones. This
process does not work as well when the droplets are the same size, as they are
with the regular 60 degree cell engraving.

Two Tone cells have a small and large cellular designed for consistent beneficial
control of the ink flow to the plate. The roller has the ability to carry volume
even when it is worn. Land around the cell doesn’t increase as dramatically than
with the normal 60 degree cell engraving. As the roller is wearing, the unique
structure carries on feeding the plate with ink throughout its life span,
presenting generous superior qualities for longer.

As the cell wall wears with a standard 60 degree angle engraving, the land
around the cell gradually increases in size, making the cell smaller thus reducing
the volume carried. Therefore the colour reduction may occur more quickly than
expected resulting in modest amounts of density being applied to the plate and
a significant reduction in print quality.

The laser Two Tone is therefore, without doubt a far superior product providing
advanced surface technology for combination printing.

LTT 500 L/in, 200 L/cm at a volume between 10 and 12 VOLcm /m ³ ²

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Solid Type Tone Clean

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The two tone roll can handle a range of tones as well as holding a solid. The dot
formation is consistent and razor sharp from the brightest highlights to the
deepest shadows.

Increasing the resolution of the screen count and maintaining a predetermined

volume of ink enhances the print quality and improves definition.

As these examples show the two tone rolls are suitable for a range of print
surfaces. Whether it’s corrugated, paper, plastic films, foil or tissue the two tone
anilox roller is guaranteed to impress.

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ANILOX TUNGSTEN CARBIDE ROLLERS

COOLEST, FINEST, HARDEST,

IN THE WORLD

B.E.L.'s EMERALD RANGE

The Emerald Range, engraves extremely accurate cells on the Anilox roller, prevents heat
generation or any thermal damage, whilst maintaining excellent control over cell dimensions,
ensuring longer life and stability of your Anilox Rollers and Sleeves surface and volume, for
the highest quality Flexography.

Anilox Rolls The Natural Progression

B.E.L’s Emerald range for anilox roller engraving is the ultimate in advanced proven solid
state laser technology, using shorter wavelengths, producing smaller cells with increased
penetration and is the natural progression, for the highest quality micro engraving of
Emerald Laser Engraving of Tungston Carbide and Ceramic Cells, featuring Anilox Rollers
and Sleeve, quality at the Theoretical Limit, setting the new standard for flexography.

ANILOX TUNGSTEN CARBIDE & CERAMIC ROLLS

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2000 790 3.0 800 320 5.0

1800 710 3.25 700 280 5.5

1600 630 3.5 600 240 6.0

1500 590 3.75 500 200 6.5

1400 550 4.0 400 160 7.0

1200 470 4.25 375 150 7.5

1000 390 4.5 350 140 8.0

900 350 4.75 300 120 10.0

These volumes can be achieved at 60, 45, and 30 degrees. All volumes shown are maximum volumes
but if required can be reduced by up to 50% with no change in resolution.

ANILOX ROLLERS LASTING LONGER

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ANILOX UNIFLOW CHROME ROLLERS

FOR THE MOST ACCURATE MACHINE ENGRAVED ANILOX AND GRAVURE COATING
ROLLERS

Anilox Roller engraved by precision tool.

Microphotograph of C.C.C. 300
Microphotography inset of 200 Pyramid
conventional channel cell structure.
Cell Structure

BEL’S QUALITY CONTROL

For infinite care and accuracy

TOOLING

We at BEL manufacture all our own engraving dies and mills and, consequently, have a very
extensive tool range of the highest quality. Included in this range is our C.C.C. conventional
channel cell specification, the advantages of which are set out below.

ANILOX CONVENTIONAL CHANNEL CELL CONFIGURATION (CCC)

What are the advantages of this type of cell structure?

The arterial nature of the channel between each cell which allows for a precise free flowing
ink or coating application.
The continuous capillary channel distribution system allows the doctor blade to sit firmly
on top of the perimeter wall of the anilox cell, giving total support and thus significantly
reducing roller wear.
Easier cleaning of the anilox roller as the channel nature of the cell prevents the ink from
clogging and allows a free flowing cleaning facility whether engraved into a copper or steel
base.

INSPECTION

Every anilox roller is inspected with a 600 power microscope and photographs are taken
periodically, of the cell size and structure. The photographs are filed for use with future orders to
guarantee absolute uniformity and exact duplication.

B.E.L. UNIFLOW CONFIGURATIONS

PYRAMID
Widely used on
flexographic transfer
rollers for the greater
majority of printing and
coating applications
QUADRANGLUAR
The cell walls are more
vertical with a flat
bottom. The ink flow
characteristics give
greater volume with finer
screens for direct gravure
coatings.

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TRI-HELICAL
Varying from the horizontal to the vertical in lines per
square inch. For applying uniform heavy viscosity
coatings and Shriener bowls for textile finishing.

SQUARE
The square formation is used for ink transfer on
various stationery substrates and to the
embossing of foils, wallpaper and plastics.

HEXAGONAL
X and Y type for coatings.

Y X

ANNULAR
Used for dry powder applications and embossing in the
plastics, foil and paper industries.

3 Roll System Doctor Blade Reverse angle Doctor Blade

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ANILOX ROLLER AND SLEEVE CLEANING

ANILOX BLUEBIRD SPEED CLEANING

BLUEBIRD ANILOX ROLLER SPEED CLEANER has been specially formulated to

dissolve water based ink, dirt and grease. Apply the concentrated Anilox roll
speed cleaner with three or four full stokes of the trigger bottle, directly spray
onto the surface of your ceramic or chrome roller, leave for five minutes and wipe
clean. Rinse off with cold water before inking. Clean each day for best results.

ANILOX STAINLESS STEEL BRUSHES

STAINLESS STELL BRUSHES are manufactured specifically for the cleaning of

Anilox rollers. The grip shaped handle and robust fine bristled head ensures the
best surface cleaning action for all engraved cell specifications.

ANILOX ROLLER INSPECTION

BEL’S MICROSCOPE enables the printer to inspect the Anilox roller after cleaning
to determine whether all contamination has been removed. Magnification can be
set to 60x, 80x or 100x.

A&B SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

It is customary to put additives into flexographic links to speed up drying and

improved pigmentation or to achieve extra shine. Laser engraved ceramic Anilox
rollers can become clogged by residue accumulation, specialist cleaning products
are especially suited to deal with the problems of contamination caused by these
procedures.

A&B SUPPLIES AND SERVICES successful development of new chemical science

and correct cleaning procedures for the Anilox Rollers or Sleeves that will
guarantee keeping machine down time at a minimum and saving on production
costs while achieving the highest print quality.

ANILOX BLUEBIRD DAILY CLEANING

This can be done by simply lifting the top of your (ink) container, including pump
and viscosity-sensor. Put the top on an empty container or bucket and fill with
A&B BLUEBIRD daily cleaning product (delusion ratio 1:10 and water). After the
pump has been started, the liquid circulates in the ink system. Because of this
the complete unit, including the ink-try, Anilox roller, pipes, pump and viscosity-
sensor are cleaned in approximately 5 to 15 minutes. The daily cleaning will
strongly reduce the clogging effect on your Anilox roller.

ANILOX BLUEBIRD CIRCULATION CLEANING

Elements in the ink, that can hardly be removed from the Anilox Laser Engraved
Cells, mainly has to do with the fact that ink, lacquers etc. need to be dry in an
instant after they are transferred onto the substrate. The need to achieve
improvements in terms of covering and colour strength, therefore, ink
manufacturers are forced to use more additives in their ink which are very
difficult to remove from the Anilox Roller. As a result circulation cleaning is
essential.

A&B SUPPLIES AND SERVICES has developed special products for this kind of
cleaning. Circulation cleaning in many cases can be done in the printing
machine, with the help of a container, in which the fluid and the Anilox roller are
slightly heated as the roller turns in the print station. Cleaning deep into the
Anilox cell formation restoring the near original volume caring capacity of the

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Anilox roller.

ANILOX BLUEBIRD DEEP CLEANING

This procedure is performed outside the printing press A&B Supplies and
Services is able to complete this deep cleaning for you at our factory in
Manchester. However, you can also consider investing in a tank yourself. We are
able to deliver one to you, tailor made. The Anilox cylinders are put into a tank,
filled with a slightly heated fluid and the roller slowly turns around. After some
time, depending on the degree of ink pollution, the Anilox Roller or Sleeve, is
thoroughly rinsed off with cold water.

After this treatment the Anilox or Sleeve cylinder is restored to near original
volume and ready again for a long period of use without any problems, as long as
the daily cleaning is properly applied.

A&B Supplies and Services have available specially developed products for the
cleaning of water based, solvent, UV and many other types of inks and liquids,
including plate cleaner.

MICROSCOPE ANILOX INSPECTION SYSTEM

Microscope at a magnification 125 x to check the Engraving Cells condition after

cleaning. TV Monitor enables you to see the engraved Anilox cell specification for
analysis. Line measurements for precise measuring of the cell specification and
line thickness. Video printer to print out periodically hard copy for filling
throughout the life of the Anilox roller or Sleeve.

BEL’S ANILOX VOLUME STANDARD

BEL’S VOLUME STANDARD is a quality control system which determines whether

the Anilox Roller is in good condition, worn or contaminated. This VOLUME
STANDARD apparatus measures a very accurate area and provides a volume
carrying capacity.

A Deliver a predetermined amount of ink to

the engraved anilox roller surface.

B Doctor blade is drawn around the anilox

roller delivering ink evenly across the
engraved area.

BLUEBIRD HAND CARE PRODUCTS

A&B SUPPLIES AND SERVICES have available a comprehensive range of Bluebird
hand care products, Bluebird Barrier Cream, Bluebird Liquid hand cleaner,
Bluebird Heavy Duty hand cleaner and Bluebird After Work Cream.

Bluebird hand care products have been designed and specifically formulated to
reduce the risk of Dermatitis against the widest variety of the most stubborn
contaminates including solvent and water based ink, resins, adhesives, mild
alkalise, grease, oils and grime.

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