Why Dirty Anilox Rolls Are Costing You More Than You Think

If your flexo prints have unexplainable color inconsistency, your anilox rolls are quietly raising your production costs. Over time, dried ink clogs the tiny cells on anilox rolls and ruins print quality. Minor color shifts lead to wasted substrates, repeated reprints and dissatisfied customers.

Looking for a reliable solution? Choose ultrasonic cleaning. The Bowin BW Series Anilox Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine is tailor-made for this issue.

The Hidden Costs of Clogged Anilox Rolls

Anilox rolls are the core ink delivery part in flexographic printing. Blocked cells directly cause unstable ink transfer, bringing multiple losses:

• Uneven ink transfer, color shifts and streaks on prints
• Higher ink consumption to make up for clogged cells
• Shortened roll service life due to harsh manual scrubbing
• More downtime from frequent roll replacement and re-cleaning

Traditional methods like chemical soaking, pressure washing and hand scrubbing have flaws. They cannot reach deep into tiny cells, or may scratch the ceramic / chrome surface. Our ultrasonic cleaning machine solves both problems perfectly.

How Ultrasonic Cleaning Works

Ultrasonic units create high-frequency sound waves in liquid. Massive micro bubbles form and collapse rapidly — this is called cavitation.

When bubbles implode, they release strong energy. It cleans every corner of anilox cells thoroughly, without touching or damaging roll surfaces.

This non-destructive deep cleaning restores full cell volume and stable ink transfer, which traditional methods cannot achieve.

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Why Choose Bowin BW Series Anilox Ultrasonic Cleaner

The BW Series is designed for real flexo production. Here are its key advantages:

1. Switchable Single & Multi Frequency

With suspended transducer design, it supports 40 KHz single frequency and multi-frequency modes.

• 40 KHz mode: Strong penetration for heavily soiled rolls
• Multi frequency: Removes tough deposits and protects fine cell structures

One machine handles both deep cleaning and daily maintenance.

2. Visible Cavitation Power

Ultrasonic power ranges from 960W to 3600W. The powerful cavitation effect is visible, so you can check working status easily.

3. Heated & Precise Temperature Control

Built-in heating system keeps cleaning fluid at 20°C – 100°C. Warm liquid speeds up cleaning. Precise control prevents overheating and protects rolls.

4. Full Waterproof Stainless Steel Structure

Stainless steel housing with full waterproof design. Good corrosion resistance, ideal for long-time daily use in printing workshops.

5. Mobile & Customizable Size

Equipped with 360° swivel casters for easy movement. Custom cleaning tank sizes are available for non-standard rolls.

6. Low Operating Cost

Simply mix tap water with a small amount of special cleaning agent. No expensive chemicals or complex operation.

BW Series Models & Technical Specifications

9 standard models for different roll sizes. Custom dimensions are accepted. View full product details >>

Suitable for narrow-web label presses and wide-format corrugated printing lines.

Compatible Ink Types

Works with all mainstream flexo inks:

• Water-based inks: For corrugated box & general packaging
• Solvent-based (alcohol-based) inks: For flexible packaging
• UV inks: Effective cleaning for fast-curing UV ink without damage

We can recommend matching cleaning agents based on your ink type.

Proven Benefits for Flexo Printers

• Restore stable ink transfer and consistent print color
• Extend anilox roll service life
• Reduce ink waste and production cost
• Higher productivity: 2 rolls per cycle, no disassembly & less downtime
• Low daily running cost

Is the BW Series Right for Your Workshop?

If you have the following troubles, our cleaner is your ideal choice:

• Unexplainable color inconsistency on prints
• Clean-looking rolls but uneven ink output
• Frequent roll replacement due to surface damage
• Rising ink consumption with poor print quality
• Long cleaning time delaying production

The BW Series solves all these problems reliably. It helps your flexo line deliver stable, high-quality prints.

Get Free Quote & Professional Support

Bowin Global provides one-stop service: model selection, custom sizing, installation, training and after-sales support.

We own a 30,000 ㎡ production base. Standard lead time: 40 days.

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