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Zecher\u00b4s longstanding customer Christiansen Print was more than convinced by the\nSteppedHex engraving: Boosting efficiency and saving costs while at the same time
\noptimizing print quality. With the extensive use of the SteppedHex engraving
\ntechnology, the packaging manufacturer from Ilsenburg stands out as a pioneer in
\nthe industry.
\nChristiansen Print is highly regarded as a leading company in the European Preprint
\nmarket for superior quality printed corrugated cardboard packaging. Driven by the
\npursuit of excellent solutions, the company ventured a technological system change
\nin central cylinder flexo printing and, with Zecher SteppedHex anilox rollers,
\nimplemented a new standard for the future.
\nWith conventional hexagonal 60\u00b0 engraving, Christiansen Print had to in parts print
\n“linework” or “screen” separately, making it necessary to change anilox rollers in
\norder to cater for different applications. With the Zecher SteppedHex engraving
\nthings have changed. This special engraving is characterized by a unique and in
\nparticular offset arranged cell geometry. Based on the known 60\u00b0 angle, it consists of
\na combination of three consecutive conventional cells and allows for the combination
\nof previously separate printing plates. Thanks to this clever cell geometry,
\nChristiansen Print has succeeded in simultaneously printing “linework” and “screen”
\nwith one and the same anilox roller. Where before three different screen rulings were
\nnecessary, they can now be combined in just one specification.
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By reducing specifications, the company achieved an entirely new process\nstandardization. “We now benefit from less anilox rollers in use, fewer change-overs
\nand less transport, a firm assignment of inking units and the reduction of set-up times
\nand washing cycles. SteppedHex anilox rollers save us valuable time and in addition,
\nreduce our costs,” reports Bj\u00f6rn Vorlop, project manager at Christiansen Print. At the
\nsame time, the higher 460 L\/cm resolution of the SteppedHex engraving achieves a
\nsubstantial improvement in halftone print quality.
\nFurthermore, ink consumption is minimized, as this anilox engraving also supports a
\nbetter and more consistent emptying of the cells. Christiansen Print were able to
\nsignificantly reduce their ink consumption compared to the previous year and
\ninherently, to reduce costs. Thanks to the Zecher SteppedHex engraving, they also
\nbenefit from a particularly homogeneous ink transfer, a smooth doctor blade
\nmovement and easy and optimized cleaning of the anilox rollers after use.
\nDue to their comprehensive switch to Zecher SteppedHex engraved anilox rollers,
\nChristiansen Print achieved an overall performance optimization in CI flexo printing.
\nThe company are not only successfully maintaining but are furthermore expanding
\ntheir market position through excellent print results and significant cost reductions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"