Apex International has confirmed the global launch of Anilox Armor, a new line of premium protective covers engineered to safeguard anilox sleeves during storage, transport, and handling. This product will be available worldwide through Apex and its regional partners beginning March 2026.
Anilox sleeves are precision-engineered components that play a critical role in delivering consistent ink and coating transfer across flexographic, coating, and other advanced printing processes. In today’s production environment, especially with the growing adoption of ECG printing, correct anilox usage is essential to minimising downtime and maintaining print consistency.
The end-ring colour identification adds significant value by allowing anilox sleeves to be quickly and accurately identified, handled, and stored. This ensures seamless recognition across all operators and shifts, reducing errors and improving efficiency.
In addition, effective protection is vital. Damage sustained during storage or handling can compromise the engraved surface and lead to print defects, downtime, and higher operating costs. Anilox Armor covers are specifically designed to address these risks, safeguarding your anilox sleeves and extending the lifespan of anilox assets.
Anilox Armor protective covers combine impact-resistant composite materials with a precision-fit, air-cushioned interior that absorbs shock and prevents contact damage to critical engraved surfaces. The covers are engineered specifically for Apex sleeves and rolls, ensuring a secure, non-slip fit that resists inks, solvents, and cleaning agents. Anilox Armor is stocked in standard sizes to fit commonly used sleeve and roll diameters, with custom sizes available upon request to match specific applications and workflows. The product will be showcased at select industry events and trade shows throughout 2026.
