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Shilp Gravures Ltd.
778/6, Pramukh Industrial Estate, Sola-Santej Road, Rakanpur, Ta Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar.

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IconsLeading gravure manufacturers deliver precision-engineered gravure rollers that ensure consistent ink transfer, superior print quality, and long service life across packaging, coating, and specialty applications.

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What is an MS Base Roller?

An MS Base Roller is the mild steel foundation cylinder used in the manufacturing of gravure rollers. It provides the structural base on which copper is electroplated and later engraved for high-precision printing.

We guarantee that the quality of raw materials meets our established standards during the sourcing process. Advanced CNC and grinding machines ensure flawless production and unmatched quality.

  • Precision-machined mild steel for accuracy and stability
  • CNC turning & grinding for tight tolerances
  • Strict raw-material inspection and quality control
  • Ideal base for copper plating and engraving
  • Available in a wide range of lengths and diameters
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Gravure Rollers Applications

Gravure rollers are widely used for high-quality printing on flexible packaging materials such as PET, BOPP, LDPE, aluminum foil, paper, and paperboard. They deliver excellent results for food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, shrink labels, and agricultural films.

Gravure rollers are used for precise coating and lamination processes. They ensure controlled and uniform transfer of inks, adhesives, lacquers, and chemical coatings on various substrates.

Specially engraved gravure rollers create decorative and functional textures on glass, paper, board, and aluminum foil. They are commonly used for carton packaging, laminated sheets, chocolate wrappers, and security printing.

Gravure rollers are applied in the production of decorative laminated sheets, artificial leather, PVC flooring, PVC profiles, and aluminium composite panels to achieve high-quality printed and textured finishes.

Custom-engraved gravure rollers support specialized industrial needs such as transfer printing, security features, microtext, and unique surface designs for various manufacturing sectors.

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MS Base Roller

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Electroplating & Polishing

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Electronic Engraving

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Proofing

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Core Capabilities

Electroplating & Polishing

This is a core step in gravure roller manufacturing. The mild steel base roller is copper-plated and then precisely polished to create a perfect surface for engraving.

Electronic Engraving

This is the main process of creating the tiny ink-holding cells on the copper surface of the gravure roller. It determines the print quality and ink transfer.

Proofing

After engraving, the gravure roller is tested on a proofing press to check printability, color accuracy, and overall quality before it is delivered to the customer.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

A gravure roller is a precision-engraved cylinder used in rotogravure printing. Gravure rollers manufacturers start with an MS base roller, apply copper electroplating, polish the surface, and then engrave microscopic cells that hold and transfer ink.

The MS Base Roller forms the structural foundation of every gravure roller. High-quality base rollers ensure dimensional stability, perfect geometry, and long-lasting performance after copper plating and engraving

Gravure rollers are widely used in flexible packaging, coating and lamination, embossing, decorative laminates, artificial leather, PVC flooring, and various specialty industrial applications.

Quality is maintained through precise electroplating and polishing, advanced electronic engraving, and thorough proofing on actual substrates. These steps help deliver consistent ink transfer and accurate print results.

Key factors include cell geometry, roller length and diameter, surface finish, engraving method, and the specific application requirements such as packaging, coating, or embossing