Anatomy of a Gravure Cylinder: Sleeve vs. Shafted

Anatomy of a Gravure Cylinder: Sleeve vs. Shafted

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...