Abstract: A method and an apparatus for transferring ink, varnish or adhesive during laminating or printing, particularly flexographic printing, operates with a roller in the form of a smooth roller for transferring the material from the smooth roller to a substrate. A plurality of spray modules arranged next to each other and individually controllable is provided for spraying the material onto one or more cylindrical portions of the smooth roller. A doctor blade is arranged following the point of transfer of the material as seen in the direction of rotation of the smooth roller.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 15, 2000
Publication date:
September 13, 2001
Applicant:
Manfred Honschuh and Windmoller & Holscher KG
Inventors:
Manfred Hornschuh, Eugen Herzau, Leopold Sudao