Printing Blankets (V-Bar)
High-Precision Aluminum V-Bars and Tension Bars for Offset Printing
Engineered Aluminum Solutions
Salco Extrusions is a market leader in precision aluminum V-Bars and blanket bars utilized by top-tier printing press manufacturers and packaging converters worldwide. Our precision tolerance guarantees flawless alignment and uniform web tension.
Technical Highlights & Capabilities
- ✓Micro-precision extruded V-Bars and clamping bars for offset printing cylinders
- ✓Superior straightness and dimensional consistency across full lengths
- ✓Resistant to high chemical inks, washing solvents, and mechanical fatigue
- ✓Supplied pre-cut or in standard continuous lengths ready for bar crimping
Why Choose Salco for Printing Blankets
Unmatched Straightness
Eliminates blanket wrinkling and cylinder registration errors during high-speed printing runs.
Special Alloy Tempering
Optimal temper balance providing rigid clamping strength while accommodating rapid cylinder changes.
Global Supply Track Record
Trusted by commercial printers, newspaper press lines, and packaging converters.