Why Printing Cylinder Repair Matters — And How We Can Help
At Saras Process, we’ve seen first-hand how even minor damage to a printing cylinder can bring production to a halt. That’s why we specialise in fast, accurate on-site cylinder repair using our trusted Metal on Metal electroplating process.
Printing presses work hard—and over time, they’re bound to suffer wear and tear. From impact damage caused by screws or Allen keys, to low spots from sheet jams and corrosion from extended use, these small defects can affect print quality, reduce press efficiency, or even cause complete shutdowns.
We repair all of these issues without removing the cylinder from your machine. That’s right—no dismantling, no transport delays, and no reassembly headaches. Our portable plating system lets us restore the cylinder surface back to specification right there on-site, using our corrosion inhibitor followed by precise metal plating to bring everything back to life.
We handle all kinds of presses, from sheet-fed and web presses to flexographic presses and even large converting drums and calendar bowls used in coating, laminating, or extrusion processes. The process is clean, efficient, and tailored to your setup. Usually, all we need is basic access—like removing guards or trays—and we’re good to go.
We’re proud to be trusted by a wide range of printing professionals across the UK. That includes newspaper and magazine publishers, packaging printers, book manufacturers, and large commercial print operations. Whether you're running high-speed digital equipment or maintaining legacy machines, we provide the kind of expert support that keeps your press performing at its best.
Cylinder repair isn’t just a maintenance task—it’s a way to extend the life of your equipment, preserve your production schedule, and avoid costly downtime. We’ve built our service around that understanding, and it’s why so many printers rely on us when things go wrong.