How to prevent sleeve swelling? 11 December 2017 Why do sleeves swell? Sleeve swelling is a common phenomena in the flexographic industry. The permanent deformation of the sleeve caused when the ink enters the core of the sleeve is known as sleeve swelling. This results in:   Affected Sleeve tolerance The permanent deformation caused due […]

17 November 2017 What is a slot damage? Slot damage is a common problem in the industry. The pin on the mandrel can damage the edge of the printing sleeve if it hits the sleeve while positiong. This can lead to various problem like: Sleeve Swelling As the ink can easily enter the open/damaged core […]

06 November 2017 Tech Bridge® Soft is a specialized product used with “In The Round (ITR)” sleeves for seamless printing. These “seamless sleeves” grant the design to have a continuous background without retaining any seams in the design (for e.g. wallpaper or gift wrapping paper). The seamless sleeves are mounted on a Tech Bridge Soft with compressed air. […]

19 October 2017   Tech Sleeves® is launching expedited “Fast Track” production and delivery service: FastTech           How does FastTech work?   FastTech is a priority production and delivery service that guarantees a reliable lead time of 7-9 working days. With the job runs getting shorter and increasing demands for higher quality and […]

09 July 2016 Tech Sleeves® is proud to introduce the Automatic Sleeve Storage System. General Description This customized automatic sleeve storage system allows easy access, storage and retrieval of sleeves with an optional Semi-Automatic feature. The Semi-Automatic feature entails that the horizontal movement of the racks is motorized by use of electric motors. This feature allows the user […]

03 July 2017 At Tech Sleeves®, we continuously strive to develop products that enhance the performance and efficiency for our customers. Introducing the most convenient sleeve transportation system:   Tech Cart® Tech Cart® is used for easy transportation of printing sleeves, anilox sleeves and/or bridges. It is a sleeve carriage or a sleeve cart, specifically designed to eliminate discomfort. By holding […]

Flexo Best Practice Tool Box 23 June 2017 Tech Sleeves® is proud to be a part of the project for creating “Flexo Best Practice Tool Box” with FTA Europe. The first meeting for this project was held in Milan on 15th May 2017. Tech Sleeves® was present along with various other supporting companies to share, prepare and finalize […]

08 June 2017 Tech Sleeve® Thin is perfect for applications when the outer diameter for printing is almost the same size or just slightly bigger than the printing cylinder. Tech Sleeve® Thin is made out of Dyneema® to offer maximum strength at minimum weight. This layer of Dyneema® is infused with Epoxy Vinyl-Ester-Resin for extreme flexural strength, smooth […]

 05 May 2017 8 tips to improve the lifespan of your sleeves The tips below illustrate how to use and care for your sleeves in order to get the best performance.   1. Wait 24 hours After receiving a new set of sleeves, let them rest for 24 hours after unpacking so that it adapts to the […]

At Tech Sleeves, we continuously develop products that enhance the printing performance and quality, while offering innovative features and services for your benefit. These additional features help in extending the lifespan of your sleeves.

16 January 2017 Supporting Equipment At Tech Sleeves, we continuously develop products that enhance the printing performance and quality, while offering innovative features and services for your benefit. Our supporting equipment aims to improve the press efficiency and enhance the printing quality.     Sleeve Storage system Designed to allow easy access, storage and retrieval of sleeves […]

21 March 2016   It is important to maintain the quality of your sleeves in order to ensure precision in your printing process. Sleeves over time can have the following damages due to incorrect handling: Damaged surface Damaged edges Damaged slots With this blogpost we would like to introduce to you our “sleeve cutting line”. This metal cutting […]

21 March 2016 1) 1 mm –  Inner Sleeve The flexible and expandable inner sleeve contains Dyneema® which offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight. It is up to 40% stronger than aramid fibres such as Kevlar®. Dyneema® fibre is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. 2) 1 mm –  Foam Layer The compressible pre-compressed […]

21 March 2016 General specifications All high quality Tech Bridge® and Tech Sleeve® have a min. BCD of 70.144 mm; max. OD of 500: max. length is 2230 mm. The Soft Bridge and Plate Sleeves are available in three densities: 40,50 and 60 ShA. TECH SLEEVE® HARD This high quality Hard Coated Plate Sleeve is very […]

21 March 2016   Compressible sleeves have an outside cushion layer. By making use of compressible sleeves you create more standardization, more constant print quality and a reduction of your tape costs of 30%. This special outer layer is made out of cellular, water crossed-linked foamed polyurethane. Soft compressible sleeve Properties  The soft, cushion layer can be […]

06 March 2016 Tech Sleeves would like to announce that we have recently opened a new office in the United States of America. The office overseas will focus on sales and our clients over there. One of our most experienced sales officers is now Vice President of Tech Sleeves for the USA. We would like […]