What is anilox volume?

Anilox Volume Guide (+ FREE Print Out Chart!) Anilox Volume Guide (+ FREE Print Out Chart!) Anilox volume refers to the carrying capacity of an anilox cell, or the amount of ink held in each cell, during Flexographic Printing.

What is the cell count of anilox engraving?

Once engraved, anilox cell count does not change. Lower anilox line counts accommodate higher volumes for solid coverage and coatings. A volume of 8.0 BCM is engraved within a range of 165 to 300 cells per inch. Higher line counts are better suited to lower cell volumes.

How many cells per linear inch is an anilox roll?

That is, if an anilox roll had 800 cells per linear inch and a volume of 2.0 BCM, then it was an 800 @ 2.0 BCM. Why? Do we print with anilox line count, the number of cells per linear inch?

What is the best anilox line count for printing?

Lower anilox line counts accommodate higher volumes for solid coverage and coatings. A volume of 8.0 BCM is engraved within a range of 165 to 300 cells per inch. Higher line counts are better suited to lower cell volumes. A 2.0 BCM volume for process or combination printing is engraved between 700 and 1200 cells per inch.