The 45 Steel Flexo Anilox Roller Coating Anilox Cylinder for Printing is a high-precision printing component engineered for modern flexographic printing machines. Designed with a durable 45# steel core and advanced ceramic coating, this anilox roller provides excellent ink transfer accuracy, long service life, and consistent printing performance.

In flexographic printing systems, the anilox roller acts as a metering device that controls the amount of ink transferred to the printing plate. Laser-engraved microcells on the ceramic surface hold and release ink in controlled volumes, ensuring consistent color density and sharp image reproduction.

With advanced ceramic coating technology, this anilox cylinder provides high wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and stable printing quality even in demanding industrial production environments. Ceramic coatings significantly improve roller durability and allow precise control of the ink film thickness during high-speed printing operations.

The roller core is made from 45# steel or aluminum alloy, ensuring strong mechanical stability while maintaining dimensional accuracy during continuous printing processes.

Durable 45# Steel Core

The roller core is manufactured from high-strength 45# steel, providing excellent rigidity and stability during high-speed printing.

Advantages include:

• strong structural strength
• stable rotation performance
• high resistance to deformation

This ensures reliable performance even under heavy production loads.

Advanced Ceramic Coating Technology

The surface of the anilox roller is coated with chromium oxide or aluminum oxide ceramic, creating a highly wear-resistant surface.

Key benefits:

• high hardness surface
• long service life
• resistance to corrosion and chemicals

Ceramic coatings also improve ink transfer efficiency and maintain consistent printing quality.

Precision Laser-Engraved Cell Structure

The roller surface contains millions of precisely engraved microcells.

These cells function as ink reservoirs that meter ink accurately during each rotation.

Available cell shapes include:

• hexagonal cells
• trihelical cells
• ART cells

These engraving options allow the roller to adapt to different printing applications and ink types.

Wide Line Screen Range

The anilox roller supports line screens from 30 to 2000 LPI, enabling flexible printing resolution based on customer requirements.

Lower LPI values are typically used for heavy ink transfer, while higher LPI values are suitable for high-resolution printing.

The 45 Steel Flexo Anilox Roller is widely used in various industrial printing applications:

Label Printing

Used in label printing machines such as:

• Nilpeter
• Gallus
• Mark Andy
• MPS

These machines require precise ink transfer to achieve high-quality labels.

Flexible Packaging Printing

The roller ensures stable ink transfer for packaging materials such as:

• plastic films
• laminated materials
• food packaging

Corrugated Packaging Printing

In carton printing, the anilox roller delivers uniform ink coverage across large printing surfaces.

Industrial Coating Applications

The roller can also be used for coating operations such as varnish coating, adhesive coating, and protective film coating.

Stable Ink Transfer

Laser-engraved ceramic cells ensure accurate ink metering and consistent print results.

Long Service Life

Ceramic coatings significantly increase wear resistance and extend roller lifespan.

Reduced Maintenance Costs

Durable materials reduce downtime and replacement frequency.

High Printing Efficiency

Uniform cell geometry improves printing stability and reduces defects.

• advanced laser engraving technology
• high precision manufacturing
• customizable cell structures
• strict quality inspection
• global export experience

Our engineering team can customize roller specifications according to your printing machine model and printing requirements.

What is a flexo anilox roller?

A flexo anilox roller meters and transfers ink from the ink chamber to the printing plate.

What material is used for the roller core?

The core is typically made from 45# steel or aluminum alloy for strong mechanical stability.

What is the line screen range?

The roller supports 30–2000 LPI, depending on printing resolution requirements.

Can the cell structure be customized?

Yes, common options include hexagonal, trihelical, and ART cells.

What industries use anilox rollers?

Packaging printing, label printing, carton printing, and coating applications.