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Delphi
A Printer�s Delight!

(Positive-working plates - Product Code : OH3 xxxx)

Product Description

Short�run Premium Positive Plate for Proofing & Short-runs. High-fidelity, High Image Contrast

Features & Benefits

Strong image contrast.
Excellent dot resolution.
Good resistance to alcohol and press chemicals.

Packing & Labeling

Standard Packing : 10, 25, 50 & 100 nos.of plates per pack as per the sizes

Labeling Information:

Contains : Delphi
Manufactured by : TechNova Imaging Systems Ltd.
Storage Conditions : Avoid Heat, Avoid Daylight, Avoid Moisture
Product Information : Packet No., Best Before, Length, Width, Thickness and Quantity.

Safety

Wear cotton hand gloves while handling plates to avoid cuts.
Wear acid/ alkali resistance rubber gloves and Safety goggles while processing plates.
*Safe light : Any light which does not emit rays in range of 380�420 nm.
Avoid daylight, white fluorescent tubelights. Preferably work under yellow fluorescent tubelight, sodium vapour lamp or white fluorescent tubelight covered with yellow gelatin paper.

Handling and Storage Exposure

Plates should be handled under yellow light conditions prior to processing. Unexposed plates should be stored in the original packaging, in a cool dry environment. Recommended conditions, 20�C and 70% relative humidity.Shelf life 12 months under recommended conditions.

Exposure :

Should be determined with suitable test targets such as UGRA. High intensity diazo or mercury vapour light source, with a spectral sensitivity ranging from 350-450 nm. Energy requirement is 300 millijoules/cm�.Recommended : Step 2-3 clear. Step 6-7 ^th solid. Microlines 10 microns.

Development

Posidev Powder / ready-to-use developer.
Developer temperature :18-24�C
Dwell time :30 seconds
Throughput :10-12m�. per litre in machine development

Resolution

Recommended up to 175 line screen, 2% - 98%

Finishing

Unifin finisher Use a 50: 50 mixture of finisher and water for short time storage. The finisher should not produce streaks.

Deletion :

Jiffy / Posidel Fluid / Swish image remover pen. Recommended contact time is 20-45 seconds. Reapply finisher after deletion.
Note : Excessive contact time should be avoided, as it will weaken the anodizing of the plate.

Application Chart for Positive Plates
Run-length	<30,000	<70,000	<1,50,000	<2,50,000
Proofing	NLDE/Delphi	NA	NA	NA
Sheetfed Comml.	NLDE/Delphi	Midas	Taurus	Alympia
Sheetfed Pkg.	Midas	Midas	Taurus	Alympia
Web Comml.	Midas	Midas	Taurus	Alympia
Web News	Midas	Midas	Taurus/NLLE	Alympia
Small Offset	Condor	Condor	Condor	NA