The biggest advantage of gravure printing is that the gravure is capable of transferring 90% of the ink to the paper which is higher than most other printing processes. And it is noted for its remarkable density range, applying vivid colors.
Gravure is capable of high-volume printing on nearly all kinds of materials besides paper.
How does a gravure printing press work?Engraved patterns are sunken on the printing plate. When the printing ink is applied to the plate, it sinks into the engraved patterns. After cleaning the extra ink on the plate, there is ink left only in the patterns. Put the materials on. The gravure printing press will impress the ink onto the material.
What industry can gravure printing press apply to?Gravure printing press transfers more ink to the paper, producing high density range of colors. Thus gravure printing press is mainly applicable to industries with requirements of delicate and high-quality color printings, such as trademark printing, advertising, food packaging, securities printing and color newspaper, etc.
What printing widths of gravure printing press can Deguang provide?Our standard types include ones with a printing width of 800mm, 1050mm and 1100mm, meanwhile we have customization service providing gravure printing presses of any other width.
How many colors does gravure printing press need?5 primary colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, key and white)
How to upkeep the gravure cylinder of gravure printing press without substructure?The key to upkeep with the cylinder is to clean it thoroughly after printing. Then apply lubrication oil to the gravure cylinder and cover it with PET or BOPP film.
Besides, to avoid any problems, it is essential to check the surface of the gravure cylinder and the operation of cylinders frequently.
What is the general longevity of a gravure cylinder?Generally a gravure cylinder can print more than 20 million times.
As long as there is scrapes on the surface of the gravure cylinder, however slight it is, we recommend you have the cylinder swapped with the supplier.