AFP SH/DSH

Asahi‘s AFP-SH/DSH is a hard Flexo plate to satisfy the customers increased demands for excellent printing quality and high durability

The improved mechanical stability and excellent ink transfer behavior in combination with low highlight dot gain, is making the SH/DSH plate most quality printers plate of choice. Steep relief shoulders and good intermediate depths ensure excellent printing results from the very start. The AFP-SH/DSH is primarily used in printing flexible packaging and labels. It’s real strength, however, shows above all with jobs involving difficult tasks to be solved depending which printing application may be required.. 

    • Superbly balanced reproduction of large tonal areas, text and halftone elements on film, foil and coated surfaces
    • Short platemaking times and easy handling serve to improve quality
    • The excellent tonal range improves the printing results
    • Very good resistance to UV inks
    • The wide exposure latitude facilitates consistent results
    • Steep shoulder relief and very good intermediate depths allow printing reverse elements
    • High ozone resistance facilitates plate storage