Understanding the Challenge

Consider the major issues that occur with and around your Central Impression Cylinder

Delivering and Maintaining Outstanding Results

Competition in the print-market grows fiercer by the day. Heavy investment in press equipment dictates that print companies must focus on asset-management and look to their maintenance program as a crucial part of the overall business plan. To stay competitive, print companies must deliver against ever increasing demands from their Customers' for exceptional quality and competitive pricing. For many print companies, replacing worn or damaged CI cylinders is simply not cost effective. Without the correct levels of maintenance, they simply start to fall behind in the market. For over 50 years, Bender's innovations in both Thermal-spraying and Grinding technology, and in situ application, have revolutionised the way print companies are maintaining their print equipment. Bender's objective is to resolve all of the technical challenges your Company faces with maintenance of CI cylinder surfaces, leaving you to concentrate on core business activities and market expansion. Your objective is to simplify maintenance and ensure consistently high cylinder surface condition, and reduce costs and press downtime.

Coatings that Deliver Huge Performance Improvements

Bender's registered trademark thermal-sprayed coatings deliver superior surface performance. In many instances, they surpass OEM specifications for the CI cylinder surface

Eliminating Corrosion and 'Orange Peel'

Bender coatings are highly resistant to rust, an ever-increasing problem caused by water-based inks. Bender coated cylinders will not need oiling or cleaning after a down day, saving you time and money.

2 Year Bond Warranty from an ISO Certified Partner

Bender coatings have exceptional bond strength and are virtually non-porous. They effectively offer a maintenance free surface that comes with our unrivalled warranties.

Reduce the risk of damage during reassembly

Bender thermal spraying and grinding is done in-press, giving substantial savings in downtime and cost. This eliminates the risk of damage during re-assembly, plus, finish-grind tolerances will equal or surpass O.E.M. specifications.

Maintenance Vs Replacement

The expense of replacing worn CI cylinders in simply not cost effective. Bender can restore your existing cylinder in situ to OEM specifications, allowing you to deliver superior print quality and cost savings.

The Bender Advantage

The advantages of Bender's proven maintenance program for Central Impression Cylinders has ensured that many of the world's leading print companies are benefiting from increased productivity, reduced costs and superior print quality.