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toolbox.gif Best Practices Tool Box
As time goes one, we'll be adding tools to this basic "Best Practice" toolbox that every gravure printer should own. If you have any suggestions for additions to the toolbox, contact us at info@gravurexchange.com.
flipcheck.gif Benton Graphics FLIPCHECK™ Goniometer
The FLIPCHECK™ Goniometer, Benton Graphics newest product, is a pocket sized, angle checking device designed to make the press operators setup job and trouble shooting easier and faster. The FLIPCHECK™ Goniometer checks 2 entirely different angles accurately. Its unique design will give the press operator a way to check contact angles on used blades visually through a scope and clamp or chamber set angles with an inclinometer by placing the device on the clamp or chamber while the press is operating. The unit has been tested under actual pressroom conditions by several Benton Graphic's distributors around the world. The FLIPCHECK™ Goniometer, has been in development and testing for over a year.

Price includes shipping and handling.
International customers should contact GravurExchange for pricing.

$72.50
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ars-scope.gif Benton Graphics ARS Scope
Benton Graphics has developed a portable tool for measuring the contact angles of used doctor blades. This device takes into account the deflection of the blade for a more precise measurement. In Gravure, the lower the contact angle, the higher the loading pressure that is necessary to wipe clean.

It is a must for every printing department and is a great training tool for new press operators. Presses running improper contact angles can waste thousands of dollars press time alone, not to mention; wasted ink and substrate, excessive blade wear, and the potential damage to the rolls. Benchmark your process when things are running well, or if you currently have blade issues use this tool to help solve them.

This device will tell you:
• If the blades were set parallel to the roll and everything was lined up properly. • If you are running in the optimum range for the process.

Includes: microscopic system, custom carrying case (additional cost) reliable LED light source, instructions on how to examine a used blade, and tips on what you should expect to see along with the recommended contact angles for the various processes.

Price includes shipping and handling.

$420.50
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TR-011.gif CGATS TR 011 - 2002
Graphic technology - Package development workflow - Design concept through approved production file

This Technical Report describes a model, or reference, workflow for the packaging development process from the identification of a project through preparation of an approved production file. It defines the total set of information that needs to be addressed in a workflow, yet allows for variations based on individual needs. It is intended for use as a reference in the creation of workflow procedures for specific organizations or products. 37 pages

Once your order is processed, your printable PDF file will be delivered to you via e-mail

$20.00
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TR-012.gif CGATS TR 012 - 2003
Graphic technology - Color reproduction and process control for packaging printing

This Technical Report outlines the steps necessary to understand and objectively define the color and tone reproduction capabilities (and limitations) of a printing process. These steps include optimization, fingerprinting, process control, and characterization, which provide the information required in the package development workflow defined in ANSI CGATS TR 011. This report also suggests steps that may be taken to control the printing processes to achieve consistent and predictable color. 28 pages

Once your order is processed, your printable PDF file will be delivered to you via e-mail

$20.00
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