Temkin Installs PCMC Meridian Laser Anilox Cleaner

Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), Green Bay, Wis., USA, part of Barry-Wehmiller, this week announced that Temkin International Inc.—a leader in the flexible film packaging industry located in Payson, Utah—has completed its installation of PCMC’s Meridian laser anilox cleaner.

Formerly known as the Graphbury laser anilox cleaner, the Meridian uses a powerful laser to clean anilox cells without damaging them, by vaporizing deposited particles inside of the cells. It deeply cleans chrome and ceramic rolls of any line screen without causing surface wear. The result is a superior clean, improved print quality and a longer life for anilox rolls.

"The addition of the Meridian laser anilox cleaner has significantly saved us time and money," said John Cowens, director of printing and prepress at Temkin International. "Using our old cleaning method, we would lose volume over time, which would require us to use more expensive base inks to achieve color, as well as creating downtime to tone ink. With the Meridian laser anilox cleaner, rolls are cleaned to near full volume minus wear, which eliminates our need for adding base and toning time."

 

 

A worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing inline and CI presses, PCMC also offers customers a commitment to quality and a dedication to service. The company acquired Graphbury Machines LLC, in August 2017.

"The decision to buy from PCMC was an easy one," continued Cowens. "The Meridian has advanced laser technology and is backed by PCMC’s superior customer service and support."

Rich Stratz, regional sales manager at PCMC, added that "I’m thrilled that Temkin International has had such exceptional results with the Meridian laser anilox cleaner. The Meridian is a great complement to the other PCMC machines that Temkin runs."

Paper Converting Machine Co. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, and package-printing industries worldwide. Its product offerings include rewinding, laminating, printing, embossing, perforating, and packaging equipment for tissue and towels; folding and converting machines; and a complete range of flexographic printing presses and laser anilox cleaners, serving the flexible-packaging, prime-label, and carton-converting industries. More about PCMC is available online.