Laser cleaning system I-LAC ETIQUETAS

automaticfor the printing industryanilox roller

Product
I-LAC -Laser cleaning machine for labels, is an automatic laser cleaning system for anilox rollers, engineered for narrow-web flexographic label production. It removes dried ink, adhesives and silicone residues from anilox cells without contact or chemicals, restoring cell metering capacity and color consistency.

Value proposition

• Designed for narrow-web labels: compact footprint and fast cycles adapted to label converters.
• Full cell recovery: restores cell ink-transfer capacity to eliminate color variation.
• Eco-friendly operation: chemical-free process with no liquid or solid waste generation.
• Ceramic-safe cleaning: contactless laser method preserves anilox surfaces and extends roller life.
• Low maintenance: diode technology with long service life (~100,000 hours).

Plant performance

• Fast cycles: typical cleaning time for a standard label roller: 7–9 minutes, enabling quicker job changes.
• Clean environment: vaporized contaminants are captured immediately by an integrated filtration and ventilation system.
• Simple installation: operates from a standard electrical outlet; no special electrical works required.

Operation and automation
The system is controlled via PLC with a touchscreen interface. The operator inputs roller dimensions and a high-precision servomotor scans the laser. Rubber-coated support rollers ensure smooth, safe rotation protecting shafts and surfaces. The cleaning laser has 60 W power and captured residues are removed through the integrated filtration/ventilation unit.

Key benefits

• Consistent color and print detail on labels.
• Complete removal of ink, adhesives and silicone from anilox cells.
• Environmentally friendly process (no chemicals, no bicarbonate, no liquid or solid waste).
• Reduced maintenance downtime and increased press availability.

Technical features / specifications

• System name: I-LAC ETIQUETAS.
• Cleaning technology: laser cleaning for anilox rollers.
• Laser power: 60 W.
• Control: PLC with touchscreen for roller dimension entry.
• Mechanical actuation: high-precision servomotor for laser scanning.
• Support/rotation: rubber-coated rollers for smooth rotation and shaft protection.
• Cleaning cycle time: approx. 7–9 minutes for a standard label roller.
• Filtration/ventilation: integrated system capturing vaporized contaminants.
• Power/installation: operates from a standard power outlet (no special electrical installation required).
• Sustainability: chemical-free operation, no bicarbonate, no liquid or solid waste generation.
• Process safety: contactless cleaning to preserve anilox ceramic.
• Diode technology: long lifetime (~100,000 hours).