Athena

Xtra Long-run Thermal CtP Plate.

Athena plate sets a new standard for high-quality thermal imaging and extra-long run capability. It seamlessly integrates with the world's leading thermal computer-to-plate systems, and offers the convenience of office light operations. The robust all-purpose plate delivers consistent print quality even under harsh printing conditions for long-run commercial sheet-fed and web applications.

Athena is designed to meet the needs of today's printers : performance, ease-of-use, quality and consistency.

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    • Thermally exposed positive acting digital plate for sheetfed and web offset applications
    • Consistent & dependable press performance eliminates downtime due to plate failures on the press
    • Suitable for high-quality applications and stochastic screening
    • Fast clean-up properties on the press; minimises start-up & restart-up paper waste
    • Good dampening latitude allows high ink density and low damp levels
    • Storage & Handling : 10°C - 25°C; 30% to 70% RH. If the storage temperature differs significantly from plateroom temperature, the plates should be acclimatized in their original package for at least 12 hours before opening the package and processing the plates. Always open the package under recommended room illumination.
    • Recommended plateroom : Operating temperatures 23°C (±2°C); 40% to 70% RH.conditions
    • Shelf-life :18 months (from date of manufacturing) under recommended storage conditions.
  • Products specifications
    Attribute name Attribute value
    Plate Type Thermally exposed digital plate for sheet and web offset
    Coating Infrared sensitive, positive acting
    Gauge (mm) 0.28, 0.30
    Spectral Sensitivity 830 nm
    Exposure Energy 120 - 150 mJ / cm2
    Resolution 1%-99% dot resolution @ 200 lpi
    Image Color Blue
    Processing Steps Conventional wet processing using recommended positive plate developer
    Replenishment Rate 70 - 100 ml / m2 (depending on usage)
    Run-length 300.000 impressions without baking, longer run-length on baking (actual run-length may vary depending on press conditions and ink & paper quality)
    Room Illumination Office light (avoid daylight & direct sunlight on the plate)
    Plate Cleaner InstaKleen CtP
    Fountain Solution Compatible with all fountain solutions from TechNova
    Deletion Athena Deletion Fluid, Athena Deletion Fluid
    Press Wash Compatible with all recommended washes from TechNova
    Press Care Compatible with all recommended press-care solutions from TechNova
    Machine Processing StarPlus Universal Developer
    Processor Replenishment StarPlus Universal Replenisher
    Finishers Unifin
    Baking Solution Thermotect / RC 510

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