Sleeve Inspection
Damage to sleeves will most often result in a reduction in print quality. Measure, track and predict the condition of your sleeves with our range of TIR and Scanning devices.
Sleeve Surface Scanning Systems
Flexographic Sleeve Inspection & TIR Scanning Equipment
Ensure impeccable print quality in flexo printing with Heaford’s precision TIR & Surface Scan systems. Designed to assess and predict print sleeve quality, these systems:
Caractéristiques;
- Identifiez et suivez rapidement l’usure et les dommages des manchons.
- Proposez des scans personnalisables avec des largeurs de 40 mm à 100 mm.
- Fournissez des cartes de contour détaillées et des vues axiales des manchons.
- Store scan data to enable historical analysis and lifespan prediction.
- Dispose d'un laser 2D/3D avec une précision de +/- 25 microns.
Outil intégral d’assurance qualité, le scanner garantit des résultats d’impression cohérents et réduit les temps d’arrêt. En moyenne, une analyse de manche est réalisée en seulement 2 minutes. Protégez la qualité de votre impression avec Heaford.
Advanced Sleeve Inspection & Surface Scanning Features
The Heaford TIR & Surface Scanner range provides fast, highly accurate sleeve inspection technology designed to improve print consistency, reduce downtime and support long-term sleeve quality management across flexographic production environments.
TIR & Surface Scanner Features & Specifications
Caractéristiques
The Heaford TIR & Surface Scanner range has been developed to help converters maintain consistent print quality through accurate sleeve inspection and surface analysis. Using advanced 2D and 3D laser-scanning technology, the system quickly identifies sleeve wear, damage, and surface deformities that could impact print performance, helping reduce downtime and improve production reliability.
Designed as a powerful quality assurance tool for flexographic print environments, the scanner generates detailed contour maps and axial plot views to provide clear visibility of sleeve condition and surface accuracy. Historical scan data can also be stored and analysed to support lifespan prediction, sleeve tracking and long-term production planning.
Caractéristiques
The Heaford TIR & Surface Scanner range incorporates advanced 2D and 3D laser technology with measurement accuracy of up to +/- 25 microns and repeatability of 12 microns. The system supports scanning widths ranging from 40mm to 100mm and can complete an average sleeve scan in approximately 2 minutes.
Detailed contour analysis enables operators to identify high and low spots, cutting damage and other sleeve surface irregularities, while stored scan data supports historical analysis and graphical lifespan projection. The system is compatible with bare polymer sleeves, excluding Twinlock systems.
Possibilités
The TIR & Surface Scanner system can be configured to suit different production requirements, from quick multi-band inspections through to full in-depth sleeve surface scans. Axial plot views are also available, enabling operators to analyse the profile of specific bands across the sleeve length for enhanced inspection accuracy and quality control.
Flexible scanning configurations allow converters to tailor inspection workflows to their operational needs while maintaining fast, accurate and repeatable sleeve analysis performance.
Flexographic Sleeve Inspection Systems
Protect Print Quality With Accurate Sleeve Surface Analysis
The Heaford TIR & Surface Scanner range has been developed to help converters maintain consistent print quality through advanced sleeve inspection and surface analysis technology. By quickly identifying sleeve wear, damage and surface irregularities, the system helps reduce production risk and improve workflow confidence.
Combining high-accuracy laser scanning with detailed contour analysis and historical data tracking, the system enables operators to monitor sleeve condition, predict lifespan and maintain dependable print performance across demanding flexographic production environments.
TIR & Surface Scanner FAQs
Learn more about the Heaford TIR & Surface Scanner range, including scanning accuracy, sleeve analysis capabilities and workflow benefits.
What is a sleeve surface scanner used for?
A sleeve surface scanner is used to inspect and analyse the condition of flexographic print sleeves, helping identify wear, damage and surface irregularities that could affect print quality.
How accurate is the TIR & Surface Scanner system?
The system delivers measurement accuracy of up to +/- 25 microns with repeatability of 12 microns using advanced 2D and 3D laser scanning technology.
What sleeve information can the scanner analyse?
The system generates detailed contour maps and axial plot views that enable operators to identify high and low spots, cutting damage and other surface deformities across the sleeve.
Can scan data be stored and reviewed historically?
Yes. The system stores sleeve identification, scan dates and scan results within a database, enabling historical analysis and theoretical lifespan prediction based on previous usage.
How long does a sleeve scan take?
An average sleeve scan takes approximately 2 minutes, enabling fast and efficient sleeve inspection within busy production environments.
What sleeve types are supported?
The system is compatible with bare polymer sleeves, excluding Twinlock systems.
Improve Sleeve Quality & Print Consistency
Take control of your flexographic quality assurance workflow with advanced sleeve inspection systems trusted by converters worldwide. Our team is ready to help you improve print consistency, reduce downtime and maintain dependable production performance.
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Get in touch with our experienced team to discuss your production requirements, request a demonstration or learn more about the Heaford TIR & Surface Scanner range.
