Charlotte, N.C., March 30, 2009 - Building on the momentum
they triggered last year with a new educational seminar exclusively about
anilox sleeves, the team at Harper GraphicSolutions™, the technical service
division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, is pleased to
announce that the first 2009 Sleeve Seminar will take place on Thursday, April
16th, at Harper Corporation's headquarters in Charlotte. The session is FREE OF
CHARGE for all participants, and companies are encouraged to send as many
representatives as they would like.
In their typical entertaining yet informative style, the technical service
professionals of Harper Corporation will review basic sleeve construction, and
how it differs from that of conventional journaled anilox rollers. They will go
on to cover the specifics of proper sleeve handling, storage and cleaning, and
review photos of damaged and destroyed sleeves, with a focus on how to avoid
such damage. Because sleeves are easily mounted and changed, the impact of
cumulative total indicator readings (TIR) between the press mandrel and anilox
sleeve will be explained and demonstrated. The re-engravability differences
between rolls and sleeves also will be examined in detail.
According to Harper Technical Account Manager Alan Rogers, "There's a need for
training on anilox sleeves because the care and maintenance of sleeved rolls is
much different from journaled anilox rollers. The majority of new wide-web
presses and a growing number of narrow and mid-web presses installed today are
sleeved presses, so if customers are going to get the best return on their
investments, it's critical that they are fully informed about sleeve
construction and care."
After a complimentary lunch, the audience will receive a tour of Harper
Corporation's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, where participants can
see how anilox sleeves are handled and laser-engraved, before touring the
Harper GraphicSolutions laboratory, where Echocheks™ are analyzed and all roll
audits are prepared. The lab has interferometer measurement capability as well
has microscopic photography and doctor blade angle measuring equipment. The day
will wrap up with an expanded question-and-answer session to address customers'
specific problems.
So who should attend? Harper recommends this free session for printers and
converters who are using or are planning to use anilox sleeves. More
specifically, for their Print Managers; Print Supervisors; Pre-Press Managers;
Graphic Designers; Press Operators; Purchasing and/or General Managers; and
ink, plate and other flexo suppliers; OEMs; and press suppliers. Seating is
limited, so potential participants are encouraged to register quickly.
For additional information or to register for the complimentary seminar, please
contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704.588.3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com.
