Image Carrier Evolution

The Acitronics sleeve process continues our tradition of resourceful innovation. By combining the durability of gravure with the disposability of flexo we can now offer a low-cost, lightweight, high-quality alternative to the conventional cylinder. And with our ability to convert existing cylinder bases into sleeve-ready air mandrels, there is little up-front investment.

  • With steel prices soaring, the concept of the dedicated cylinder base is more obsolete than ever. Never buy steel again!
  • A sleeve costs less than 50% of a conventional base.
  • Mandrels can be easily converted from old cylinder inventory. No entry fee.
  • Lightweight sleeves provide easy handling and greater pressroom productivity.
  • Eliminate costly freight. The shipping weight of a sleeve is no more than 10 pounds.
  • Reduce expensive warehouse space. Sleeves can be stored in half the space required by cylinders. Without forklifts and hoists!
  • Promote gravure as a progressive process, not just competitive with alternative print media, but superior!