Azura TU

A true Chemistry-free Thermal CtP Plate

A breakthrough in chemistry-free platemaking, Azura TU is manufactured with Agfa Graphics' patented award winning ThermoFuse technology. It sets a new standard for high-quality thermal imaging with eco-friendly features. Azura TU is imaged on a standard thermal platesetter and gummed in a compact factory set Clean Out Unit (COU). Azura TU plates are designed to meet the demanding needs of today's printers: unmatched performance, uncompromising quality, ease-of-use and environment friendly.

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    • No water.No chemicals.Less disposal costs, a safer work environment and less waste.
    • Factory set Clean Out Unit (COU); no hassles of setting parameters
    • Dot Resolution of 1%-99% using 200 lpi screen (AM);20 µm (FM)
    • 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 60% RH. If the storage temperature differs significantly from plate room 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 conditions: Operating temperatures 23°C (±2°C); 40% to 60% RH humidity 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, negative acting, ThermoFuseTM
    Gauge (mm) 0.28
    Spectral Sensitivity 830 nm
    Exposure Energy 160 mJ/cm2
    Resolution 1% - 99% dot resolution at 200 lpi (AM); 20 µm (FM)
    Image Color Blue
    Processing Steps Gumming in a compact COU with pre-set controls
    Run-length Up to 150,000 impressions (actual run-length may vary depending on press conditions and ink & paper quality)
    Room Illumination Ambient plateroom light (avoid direct sunlight on plate)
    Machine Processing Azura Cleanout Gum
    Plate Cleaner InstaKleen CtP
    Fountain Solution Compatible with all standard TechNova fountain solutions
    Deletion KP012
    Press Wash Compatible with all recommended washes from TechNova
    Press Care Compatible with all recommended presscare solutions from TechNova

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