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COATING TRANSFER INNOVATIONS FOR OFFSET
The Measure of Quality.
What’s inside your
coating station?
Profits or Problems?
Welcome to the Next Generation Anilox& Metering Rolls for the Offset industry!
Start your own coating quality revolution
• Boost your Profitability
• Achieve Smooth and Consistent Coating Results
• Plug & Play Convenience
• Lightweight Roll Changes
• ReadyRoll Prompt In-Stock Delivery
GTT - Patents
EUROPE:
USA:
CHINA:
JAPAN:
TAIWAN:
EP 2121339
8.397.633 B2
ZL 200880125338.2
5301562
I 471227
Other foreign patents pending
Invented by
Apex International
Genetic Transfer
Technology
UltraCell
PRECISION · DURABILITY · RELIABILITY
THE OFFSET COATING REVOLUTION
CO N V E N T I O N A L
BETTER
UltraCell
GTT
Anilox Rolls
Metering Rolls
PRECISION · DURABILITY · RELIABILITY
Apex GTTOFFSET rolls are nothing short of
a revolution in quality coating transfer.
CERAMIC SURFACE
OPEN SLALOM CHANNEL
Homogenous and compact ceramic with a porosity less
than 1% without using any sealer and post treatment.
Sets your coating free and avoids turbulence and foaming.
ULTRAMELT LASER ENGRAVING
Our continuous laser process creates a consistent and
precise channel. This proven, patented technology
guarantees a controlled coating transfer.
All conventional anilox rolls are engraved with a pulse
laser, using the UltraMelt technology, a method that melts
the ceramic after engraving, resulting in a smooth ceramic
layer.
Apex GTT hybrid ceramic layer uses 80% CrO2 and adds
20% Titanium Dioxide particles, which minimizes porosity.
Conventional
Anilox Smoothness
LIGHTWEIGHT
Our strong, lightweight aluminium-core base (produced according
to OEM standards) enables safer, faster roll changes and handling.
PLUG & PLAY PERFORMANCE
Right out of the box, your roll is press-ready, including
bearings, tooling and mounting.
FAST DELIVERY
Our stock program ensures t he most frequently-used
roll sizes to be in-stock, awaiting your order.
Gloss Checker
Maximize your visual coating results
• Enjoy a smoother coating surface and a homogenous laydown
• Experience more gloss
• Solve pinholing, orange-peel effect and micro-foaming
Boost your profitability
• Coating savings!
• Higher efficiency, because of rare roll changes.
• Better margins due to a higher value print work.
Universal GTT profile selection
L Profile
M Profile
S Profile
XL Profile
XXL Profile
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applicable for 80% of all water based coatings
more economical print of water based coatings
special applications (ex. Silver, Gold, etc)
best results in UV coatings
even more optical UV gloss.
Customer Quotes
“My print quality has gone up, because of the smooth and equal coating layer“
APEX CONVENTIONAL ANILOX ROLLS ARE AVAILABLE
IN ALL LASER-ENGRAVING GEOMETRIES
UltraCell for Offset Lacquer/Coating Transfer
SUPER-HARD HYBRID CERAMIC
Micro-photographs compare lacquer surface smoothness in conventional UltraCell hexagonal cell anilox and GTTOFFSET. While uniform lacquer
application is assured with all Apex rolls, GTT maximizes consistent quality and minimizes pinholing, orange peel and other common coating complaints.
Gloss Checker
30°-60°
HEXAGONAL
CONSTANT BEAM LASER ENGRAVING
GTT Smoothness
All Apex UltraCell and GTT Coating rolls
share these common benefits:
Apex UltraCell anilox rolls are deliverable
in all requested engraving specifications.
ELONGATED
HEXAGON
POSITIVE
ENGRAVING
TRIHELICAL
AND MORE!
tightest-register multi-color job. But most printers don’t realize
they have options to boost quality, predictability and profitability
in their lacquer-transfer anilox rolls.With Apex, now the choice
is yours. Tested, approved and recommended by leading press
manufacturers, our UltraCell and revolutionary GTT coating rolls
deliver quality, reliability and profitability for all of your coating
requirements.
Start your own coating quality revolution with GTT
THE OFFSET COATING REVOLUTION
F E AT U R E S
F E AT U R E S
Offset professionals know that coatings and
varnishes can bring a printed piece to life- or ruin it.
Orange-peel and pinholing can diminish even the finest,
OFFSET
BEST
Solutions for Offset Coating
A D VA N C E D
“I used the same amount of coating and the number of gloss points increased enormously while using GTT L”
“I save a lot on coating and achieve the same result“
GTTOFFSET for Lacquer/Coating Transfer
Design and realization: Comcorde Grafimedia, The Netherlands
Banded Roll Program for GTT Profile Selection
There are 5 standard profiles available in the GTTOFFSET range: S, M, L, XL, XXL.
It is very easy to make a selection, dependent on your application.
If you are not certain which profile suits your application best, you
can make use of the live banded roll test. Apex holds several banded
rolls in stock for most of the common machine types.
Ask your local contact for more information on this unique service.
Coating Calculator
"What is my actual coating transfer?” This is an often raised question by many offset printers. Apex created a calculator which gives an advice on
how to achieve the optimal wet transfer result through different cell patterns. This convenient tool makes the selection for your application as easy
as possible. It can be found on our website: www.apex-groupofcompanies.com/coatingcalculator.
Apex Anilox / GTT
Wet Transfer Coating Calculator
GTTOFFSET Structure
Scan this QR-code and download the Coating Calculator!
Wet transfer
S
2,15 g/m2
M
2,50 g/m2
L
3,25 g/m2
XL
4,30 g/m2
XXL
5,00 g/m2
Hexagonal
Wet transfer
7 cm3/m2
4,5 BCM
10 cm3/m2
160 L/cm
1,80 g/m2
6,4 BCM
120 L/cm
13 cm3/m2
8,4 BCM
100 L/cm
3,25 g/m2
16 cm3/m2
10,3 BCM
80 L/cm
4,00 g/m2
20 cm3/m2
12,9 BCM
60 L/cm
Haschure / Tri-helical
7 cm3/m2
10 cm3/m2
2,50 g/m2
5,00 g/m2
Wet transfer
4,5 BCM
160 L/cm
2,30 g/m2
6,4 BCM
120 L/cm
13 cm3/m2
8,4 BCM
100 L/cm
4,30 g/m2
16 cm3/m2
10,3 BCM
80 L/cm
5,00 g/m2
20 cm3/m2
12,9 BCM
60 L/cm
Positive Screen
7 cm3/m2
10 cm3/m2
3,30 g/m2
6,50 g/m2
Wet transfer
4,5 BCM
160 L/cm
2,70 g/m2
6,4 BCM
120 L/cm
13 cm3/m2
8,4 BCM
100 L/cm
5,00 g/m2
16 cm3/m2
10,3 BCM
80 L/cm
6,00 g/m2
20 cm3/m2
12,9 BCM
60 L/cm
7,50 g/m2
3,70 g/m2
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This calculator provides general recommendations. Many variables affect the performance, including coating characteristics, viscosity
and atmospheric conditions. Your results may vary depending upon these conditions. If your screen-volume requirement is not mentioned
on this calculator, please contact us, we will review together with you the possibilities to come to a solution.
About Apex Group of Companies
Apex Group of Companies is the world’s largest manufacturer of precision coating- and ink-transfer technology products. Apex supplies anilox/metering rolls and
bridge/plate sleeves for offset, label, flexible packaging, corrugated and industrial coating applications. Apex products are tested, approved and deployed by all
leading press manufacturers in the offset and flexographic industries. Reliability, durability, innovation and precision are hallmarks of all Apex products.
With manufacturing and sales operations on six continents in more than 80 countries, Apex provides added value by supplying customers with end-to-end anilox
or GTT solutions including measurement devices, cleaning and maintenance products, and educational/use-and-care seminars. Ask your local sales person for
more information or contact the Apex Offset department at offset@apex-europe.com
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