Elite

World's most robust Thermal CtP plate

Elite is the most robust thermal digital plate used for high-end long-run printing applications. It is designed for high-resolution, extra long-runs without baking and unmatched in its UV-ink run-length capability. 

Elite is the most preferred thermal plate for long-run and UV ink printing in packaging & commercial print segments and for “Green” printing using alcohol-free founts

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    • Ideally suited for long-run UV-ink printing without post-baking
    • Fully compatible with alcohol-free founts; enables to “Go Green” without the fear of plate failures
    • Suitable for high quality applications and stochastic screening
    • Fast clean-up properties on the press; minimizes start-up waste and machine downtime
    • Excellent dampening latitude; allows high ink density and low damp levels
    • Accredited for use with all the leading brands of thermal platesetters & processors

     

     

    • Storage & Handling : 10oC - 25oC; 30% to 70% 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 conditions : Operating temperatures 23oC (±2oC); 40% to 70% RH.
    • Shelf-life : 24 months (from date of manufacturing) under recommended storage conditions

     

  • Products specifications
    Attribute name Attribute value
    Plate Type Thermally exposed, positive-acting, digital plate for sheet and web offset presses
    Coating Two-layer system, infrared sensitive, positive-acting
    Gauge (mm) 0.15, 0.28, 0.30
    Spectral Sensitivity 830 nm
    Exposure Energy 120 mJ / cm2
    Resolution 1%-99% dot resolution at 200 lpi screen; 280 lpi hybrid and FM capable
    Image Color Blue
    Processing Steps Conventional wet processing using recommended plate developer
    Replenishment Rate 80 - 100 ml/m2 with recommended plate replenisher (depending on usage)
    Run-length 350,000+ impressions without baking; 100,000+ impressions using UV-inks (actual run-length may vary depending on press conditions and ink & paper quality)
    Room Illumination Office light (avoid daylight and direct sunlight on plate)
    Machine Processing Elite Developer (Ready-to-use)
    Processor Replenishment Elite Replenishment (Ready-to-use)
    Finishers Unifin/RC 795
    Deletion Elite Deletion Fluid / Elite Deletion Pen
    Baking Solution Thermotect/RC 510
    Storage after Processing Unifin (for storage up to 7 days); NovaKeepGum (for storage up to 3 months)
    Plate Cleaner InstaKleen UV (for UV inks); InstaKleen CtP (for conventional inks)
    Fountain Solution Compatible with all fountain solutions from TechNova
    Press Wash Compatible with all recommended washes from TechNova
    Press Care Compatible with all recommended presscare solutions from TechNova

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