by Darren Jansen | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, gravure, rotogravure
As the printing industry evolves, gravure printing is making strides toward greater environmental responsibility. Here are a few ways gravure reduces its environmental impact: Reuse Cylinder Bases: Old designs get cut off the cylinder base, and new designs are...
by Darren Jansen | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog
There are two main types of gravure cylinders: sleeve cylinders and shafted cylinders. Sleeve cylinders have tapered bores on the ends, into which fit the printing machine’s cone shaft. Shafted cylinders are built with their own shafts already permanently...
by Darren Jansen | Nov 3, 2025 | gravure
A gravure cylinder is made up of three layers: 1) The base is a steel pipe with a cap (called a “flange”) on each end, which has either a hole (called a “bore”) or a shaft integrated into it.2) Next is a layer of copper. This layer has tiny holes (or “cells”) engraved...
by AYGC, Inc. | Oct 30, 2023 | Blog, gravure
Printers, here’s how to get the most life out of your gravure print tool. When the cylinder is new, start a mileage and ink density log. After each press run, ensure the cylinder face and journals are cleaned and inspected for wear. Record press mileage and...
