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Find the perfect sleeve for your needs

At Tech Sleeves, we know that one style doesn’t fit all when it comes to flexographic printing. That’s why we’ve designed a comprehensive portfolio of sleeves to meet a wide range of printing requirements. From standard printing needs to high-speed, complex jobs, our sleeves are built for performance, precision, and durability.

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Trusted Precision & Reliability

Our tight tolerances and sturdy notch ensure precise registration by stopping sleeve movement.

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Premium Material Blend

Achieve easy handling and great strength with our lightweight carbon and glass fiber blend.

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Made for Tough Environments

Run confidently, knowing our sleeves resist chemicals and high temperatures.

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Easy Integration & Customization

Integrate our solutions into your workflow with a flexible and customizable product range.

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Faster, Error-Free Setups

Reduce setup errors and streamline job changes.

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Stable Performance at High Speed

Maintain consistent quality at the highest speeds.

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Maximum Efficiency & ROI

Optimize performance and improve your return on investment.

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Global Flexo Expertise

Access our worldwide network of flexo industry experts.

The gold standard in efficiency

Tech Standard

This sleeve is the perfect balance of performance and cost-efficiency.

It offers:

  • A lightweight build-up formula for easy handling.
  • Internal glass fiber layer for stability.
  • 2 or 3 internal glass fiber layers for increased stability
  • A 5mm Tech Guard outer layer for enhanced durability.
  • Default composite notch

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Ideal for all standard printing applications. 
The most efficient printing sleeve to get the job done.

Relative Stiffness:
Standard
Handling:
Lightweight
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Primary Focus:
Efficiency & Value
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Glass fiber base sleeve
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Compressible layer
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High performance foam layer
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Glass fiber reinforcement layer
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Tech Guard final layer

Designed for high-speed & complex jobs

Tech Pro

Engineered for demanding printing environments.

It offers:

  • Exceptional durability & stiffness for print performance
-Conductive properties for enhanced safety 
  • Bounce mitigation for consistent quality at high speeds.
  • 2 or 3 internal glass fiber layers for increased stability
  • A 5mm Tech Guard outer layer for robust protection and enhanced durability.
  • A composite notch

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Ideal for high-speed printing, complex jobs and maximizing output on new presses

Relative Stiffness:
Enhanced
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Handling:
Balanced Performance & Weight
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Primary Focus:
Speed, Performance, & Vibration Damping
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Glass fiber base sleeve
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Compressible layer
03
High performance foam layer
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Glass fiber reinforcement layer (I)
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High performance foam layer
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Glass fiber reinforcement layer (II)
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Tech Guard final layer

Tech Standard

The Gold Standard in Efficiency

Ideal for: All standard printing applications. The most efficient printing sleeve to get the job done.

Key Features
  • A lightweight build-up formula for easy handling.
  • Internal glass fiber layer ensures stability.
  • The perfect balance of performance and cost-efficiency.
Primary Focus
Efficiency and Value
Core Build
Glass Fiber Base + Compressible Layer
Reinforcement
1x Glass Fiber Layer
Cushioning/Damping
1x High-Perf. Foam Layer
Outer Layer
Tech Guard (Durable)
Relative Stiffness
Standard
Handling
Lightweight

Tech Pro

Optimized for Speed & Complexity

Ideal for: High-speed printing, complex jobs, and maximizing output on new presses.

Key Features
  • Exceptional durability and stiffness for print performance.
  • Bounce mitigation for consistent quality at high speeds.
  • Conductive properties for enhanced safety.
Primary Focus
Speed, Performance & Vibration Damping
Core Build
Glass Fiber Base + Compressible Layer
Reinforcement
2x Glass Fiber Layers
Cushioning/Damping
2x High-Perf. Foam Layers
Outer Layer
Tech Guard (Durable)
Relative Stiffness
Enhanced
Handling
Balanced Performance/Weight

Sleeve Features

Rubber Ends
For enhanced durability protection and identification
Colored Ends
For identification and visual workflow management
Metal Notch
For perfect registration, protection against mechanical wear and extended lifespan
RFID Chip and Integrated Magnet
For automated sleeve identification and tracking
Metal Cutting Line
For sleeve surface protection during plate removal
Multiple Slots
For flexible mounting across different press setups
Axial Lines
For accurate alignment and repeatable mounting

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Specifications
Tolerance
Guaranteed to have a tolerance on diameter of +/- 0.020 mm / < 0.001 in.
Precision-grinding
TIR < 0.020 mm/ 0.001 in, measured on a carrier/cylinder with a TIR ≤ 0.005 mm/ 0.0002 in.
Outer Surface
Tech Guard outer layer, smooth with a polished finish.
Repeat Length
240 – 1500 mm / 9.449 – 59.055 in
Register Line
Standard 1x zero axial line included. Additional axial and/or radial lines on request.
Register Slot
Option to custom order with single or multiple register slots on one or both sides of sleeve.
Mounting
On air cylinders/carriers with minimum air pressure of 6 bar and an air-flow of 12 liters/second.
Wall Thickness
0.9 – 195 mm (thicker upon request) / 0.035 – 7.677 in
Sleeve Length
Maximum length of 1800 mm / 70.87 inches.
Temperature
A maximum operating temperature of 80 degrees Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit)
Chemical Resistance
Resistant against all solvents used in the flexographic industry for plate cleaning.
Cleaning Advice
Clean with ethyl alcohol mixed with maximum 15% ethyl acetate.
Label
The dimensional specifications are shown on the label inside the Tech Sleeves.

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