Carbon fiber sleeve advantages outweigh short-term costs
Carbon fiber sleeve technology is growing in acceptance within the print industry on the strength of the undeniable benefits these assets deliver.
Carbon fiber sleeve technology is growing in acceptance within the print industry on the strength of the undeniable benefits these assets deliver.
Carbon fiber sleeves have developed into the material of choice for flexographic printers who value the benefits of this lightweight, high-strength alternative to traditional steel sleeves.
Flexographic printers increasingly are viewing carbon fiber sleeves as must-have components in their quest to retain quality while boosting productivity. MECA & Technology Machine, Inc., is an industry leader in the production of carbon fiber sleeves designed to maximize the capabilities of today’s high-speed presses.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker used a campaign stop September 15 at anilox sleeves and carbon fiber sleeves manufacturer MECA & Technology Machine Inc. to defend his proposal to require drug tests of people seeking unemployment assistance.
MECA & Technology Machine Inc. has introduced a new carbon fiber anilox printing sleeve that is believed to be the largest in the world. “Our customer looked all over the world for a manufacturer who could build carbon fiber sleeves of this size,” said Mick Karchinski, Vice President of Sales. “Our ability to custom-design sleeves of this magnitude provides an additional benefit for all of our customers.”