Press Release

Milwaukee, WI, - November 22, 2004 – Anilox roll manufacturer, Stork Cellramic, Inc. a division of Stork Materials Technology announces the commercial availability of Stork HA (Heat Activated) Cleaner. The new cleaner is the product of nearly two years in research and development, culminating in a chemistry that is far more effective than any other product available to clean anilox rolls.

Stork HA Cleaner is heat-activated. At temperatures at or around 140 degrees Fahrenheit, elements of the cleaning chemistry are activated. Once activated, these elements penetrate deep into hardened masses of ink pigment and soften the resin structure. This deep penetrating and softening, combined with the scrubbing action of the ultrasonic cavitation, quickly and completely dislodge even the most severely embedded inks. This cleaner is also very effective when used with heated soak tanks and heated pressure washers.

Compared to conventional ultrasonic cleaning solutions, lab studies show a significant increase in anilox volume restoration ability. Heavily plugged rolls were consistently restored to 100% of original volume. The Stork HA Cleaner was also engineered for the high line screen (up to 2000 LPI) anilox rolls being used today.

Sales and Marketing Manager Mat Jones said, "Stork is committed to supplying only the best quality anilox rolls available to the industry, and we support our anilox products with world-class research and development. Stork HA Cleaner is the latest in a line of anilox maintenance products specifically engineered to increase anilox roll life and longevity, thus providing our customers with the best value available."

For more information, contact Stork Materials Technology at 800-545-7895 or visit the Alphasonics website by clicking here.