20/08/2026
ANILOX CLEANING: LOOK BEYOND THE SINGLE METRIC.
If you work in flexo, you’ll know the conversation around anilox cleaning is changing.
Fluid reduction. Energy consumption. Cleaning speed. Roll life. Operator safety. Waste. Lifecycle cost.
There’s no shortage of claims, but how often are we looking at the whole picture?
At Alphasonics UCS, we believe anilox cleaning should be assessed on more than one headline figure. The technology you choose can have an impact far beyond fluid usage, from cleaning performance and throughput to roll integrity, maintenance, waste streams and total cost of ownership.
That’s why we’re starting a conversation around the facts behind anilox cleaning, not just the brochure.
Because reducing one input doesn’t automatically mean reducing your overall environmental impact. And “zero waste” or “greener” claims deserve to be looked at in context.
The real questions are:
🔹 What does the system cost across its working life?
🔹 How much energy does it use per roll?
🔹 What impact does the cleaning process have on anilox integrity?
🔹 What happens to the waste created by the process?
🔹 What are the operator safety considerations?
🔹 And ultimately, what delivers the best balance of performance, cost and sustainability?
Sustainability deserves more than a single metric.
We’re going beyond the brochure to look at anilox cleaning, the technology behind it and the questions buyers should be asking.
What’s your experience? How do you weigh up cleaning technology when it comes to cost, performance, sustainability and roll life?
Join the conversation in the comments, we’d like to hear your perspective.
