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From the advent of flexographic printing and Anilox Roll manufacturing, Harper Corporation of America has earned the distinction of being the best, and the global leader in new anilox roll products and technologies. We offer more than our word. Every claim Harper makes about our products, services and support is backed by the best warranty in the industry.
Harperscientific™ is the Printing and Coatings Supplies Division that provides products and services to flexographic printers all over the world. As a leader in the precision proofing market, HarperScientific supplies precision proofers, safe and user-friendly ink cleaners and measurement equipment.
To deliver measurable and quantifiable solutions that keep your print room running at peak efficiency, Harper assembled a multi-disciplined team of expert, tools, systems and training to form Harper Technical Solutions. Our programs are customized, deliver a typical 6 month return on investment and are backed by the best warranty in the industry.
Harper Is Scientific – Anilox Technology Development
Anilox RollsHarper Is Scientific – Anilox Technology Development The anilox roll is widely known as the heart of the flexographic press and Harper is very proud to announce our continuing development of new anilox manufacturing technology. To someone on the outside looking in over the past few years, the anilox roll may have seemed a dormant […]
Specifying the Right Anilox Roll
Anilox RollsWhat’s Involved? When purchasing an anilox roll, hit-or-miss specifications can cause real problems for you down the road. Simply understanding that an anilox is made up of thousands of microscopic ink-carrying cells is not enough. It is also necessary to have a basic understanding of the characteristics of the cells and their impact on […]
Plate Dot vs. Anilox Cell Models
Anilox RollsThe relationship of your printing plate dot to your anilox line screen cell directly affects the quality of your flexo print. Keep in mind that when using a low line screen printing plate (such as 55) you will typically use a lower line screen anilox roll (such as 250 – 500). When using a high […]
Harper Shipping Labels
Anilox RollsHarper Shipping Labels Click link below to download the Harper Shipping Label for: Harper Corporation of America 11625 Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC 28273 USA Resurfacing Card NC Harper Corporation of America 1420 Fortune Avenue, DePere, WI 54115 USA Resurfacing Card WI
Harper Corporation of America Position Statement
Anilox RollsChemical Cleaning of Anilox Rolls Harper Corporation of America is a customer-oriented custom manufacturer of aniloxes. We strive to meet customer needs for many specialty applications and often that requires special corrosion protection. We have found through the years that there is no one solution for every corrosion condition; but we have always found a […]
Care & Cleaning
Anilox RollsCleaning methods for anilox rollers are always a hot topic in the flexo world. The following discussion outlines the most common off-press anilox cleaning systems and chemical cleaners available in today’s marketplace. (Please Note: The following cleaning systems are not listed in any particular order.) Baking Soda Blast (Sodium Bicarbonate) Systems: A baking soda blast […]
Anilox Volume
Anilox RollsThe amount of ink that is transferred from a cell depends upon the carrying capacity of the cell, or the cell’s volume. Volume must be accurately measured and maintained and is THE Primary Controlling Factor In Flexo Printing. Impact on Quality Printing Remember, you print with a wet and fluid film of ink and […]
Anilox Line Screen
Anilox RollsAnilox Line Screen By: Harper GraphicSolutions Line screen indicates the number of cells per linear inch on an anilox roll, and is a major component when specifying an anilox roll. Line screen is chosen in direct correlation to anilox volume. For example, an anilox volume of 3.2 BCMs, requires a line screen of approximately 500. […]
Anilox Scoring Prevention
Anilox RollsAnilox Scoring Prevention Is scoring damage to your anilox becoming an expensive and frustrating problem? Take heart. Many printers have resolved the problem, and this article discusses how. I. DEFINING AND IDENTIFYING SCORE LINES When a hard particle becomes trapped between the doctor blade and the anilox roll, the particle can ride there and effectively destroy […]