What is Flexographic Printing?

Flexographic printing, also known as flexo printing or flexography, is a printing method that uses a flexible relief plate on a rotary printing press to transfer ink onto a variety of materials at large volumes. Flexographic printing is known for speed, versatility, and high-quality prints that can be done quickly and efficiently.

In flexo printing, the relief plates are easily changeable and adjust to accommodate a wide range of printing options. Some challenges of flexographic printing are temperature and humidity sensitivity and delicate relief plates.

How we use this process

We use this process to print high volumes of labels and other products. We can do short and long production runs tailored to your custom needs. Our solutions allow us to successfully complete projects that distinguish us in the industry.

See the flexographic printing process at work on the rotary press in the YouTube video above.

With our automated flexographic label printing processes, we can achieve the exact image and colors you require. To do this, we use a 4-color process or 6-spot color when printing on pressure sensitive tapes and materials, or a variety of substrates including paper, metals, fabrics and plastics.

Our flexographic printing service offers:

  • Flexographic and 2-sided printing on many materials (see table below).
  • Roll, sheet and fan fold formats.
  • Researching and developing solutions with in-house knowledge and capabilities.
  • Printing images and designs on materials with thicknesses between 0.002-inches and 0.125-inches, widths up to 16-inches and lengths up to 24-inches.

Flexographic printing services are often performed in line with our additional services, including:

For more information on our laminating specifications, capabilities, materials, format requirements, and more, see the table below.

If you are ready to start working together, call us at (262) 513-8600 or request a quote.

Marking Solutions

2 Sided Printing
Automated
Flexographic

Colors

4 Color Process
6 Spot Color

Materials

Aluminum
Copper
Cork
Fabrics
Felt
Films
Foams
Foils
Kevlar
Lead
Paper
Paper Board
Plastics
Pressure Sensitive Materials
Pressure Sensitive Tape
Spring Steel

Format

Fan Fold
Roll
Sheet

Length

Up to 24 in

Width

Up to 16 in

Thickness

0.002 to 0.125 in

Additional Services Provided

Application Ideas
Design & Engineering
In-Line Die Cutting
In-Line Laminating
Material Selection Assistance
Research Production Methods
Sheeting
Slitting

Production Volume

Small to Medium Runs

Project Turn-around

Quick Turnaround

Industry Focus

Automotive
Electrical
Electronics
Masking
Medical
Packaging
Prime Label

Industry Standards

CSA
Mil-Spec
UL

File Formats

Adobe Illustrator Core
Adobe PDF
Adobe Photoshop
Images

This is our #1 area of expertise. We are able to tackle all challenges of flexo printing, including low surface energy materials as well as high surface energy. The key to our success here is both our experience and partnerships with our valued and trusted suppliers.

Amd Converting & Label has capabilities to print up to 8 colors, as well as the ability to laminate in line with UL materials to meet our customers requirements