Polywest produced their first sleeves in 1988. This has provided an immense knowledge base in sleeve development for various applications in the Flexographic Printing industry. Polymer choices, structural design, and the tightest of quality control allow Polywest to produce the world’s highest technology sleeves and bridge mandrels.

Polywest maintains closer manufacturing tolerances on the sleeve, which allow minimal clearance between the sleeve and mandrel thereby eliminating slippage between the sleeve and the mandrel.

For long repeat applications, recent developments in carbon fibre bridge mandrels allow higher press line speeds with less bounce than using a conventional built-up sleeve. Also, the resultant sleeve required is lighter and easier to handle.

Contact us to learn more about the Polywest sleeve and bridge mandrel solution that is best suited for your application.