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 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...
