Fleksopainoa

Fleksopainoa, also known as flexographic printing, is a modern printing process that utilizes a flexible relief printing plate. It is a type of rotary printing where the image carriers are raised or etched onto the printing plate, which is typically made of rubber or photopolymer. Ink is transferred from an ink fountain to a roller, then to an anilox roller, which has a specific number of cells per linear inch to regulate ink transfer. From the anilox roller, the ink is transferred to the raised image on the flexographic plate. Finally, the plate transfers the ink to the substrate being printed.

This printing method is highly versatile and can be used on a wide variety of materials, including paper, plastic films, cellophane, and metallic foils. Its flexibility makes it ideal for printing on irregular surfaces and thin materials that might be damaged by other printing methods. Common applications for fleksopainoa include the printing of packaging materials such as labels, bags, cartons, and flexible food packaging, as well as newspapers and envelopes. The process is known for its high printing speed and its ability to produce vibrant, consistent colors. Advancements in plate technology and ink formulations have significantly improved the quality and detail achievable with fleksopainoa.