Taurus

Rugged PS positive plate built for long-run durability

Taurus is a presensitised positive-working long-run plate for universal applications. The unique surface treatment and robust coating make it the right choice for tough terrains.

    • Computerised Laser Inspection System ensures supply of zero-defect plates
    • Each plate carries a unique identification number for quality assurance
    • High-resolution holds even the sharpest line or the smallest dots
    • Faster vacuum draw-down and short exposure time provides productivity improvements in prepress
    • Wide exposure and processing latitude to ensure consistent image quality and press runs
    • Highly visible image after exposure and excellent contrast facilitates inspection and corrections
    • Fast clean-up and excellent dampening latitude translate into minimised paper wastage, high ink density and low damp levels
    • Long-run capability, compatible with Thermotect® baking process to increase run-length
    • Storage & Handling : Unexposed plates must be stored in the original pack in a cool & dry environment.
    • Recommended conditions : 20oC-25oC, upto 70% RH.
    • Shelf-life : For optimum results use prior to the "best before date" specified on the pack label.
  • Products specifications
    Attribute name Attribute value
    Plate Type Positive-working
    Substrate Litho-grade aluminium, electrochemically grained and anodised
    Gauge (mm) 0.20, 0.25, 0.28 & 0.30
    Width (mm) 1500
    Safe light Yellow
    Spectral Sensitivity 360 - 420 nm
    Recommended Ugra Clear 2
    Recommended Stouffer Clear 3
    Resolution 2% - 98 % dot resolution at 175 lpi screen
    Image Color Greenish Blue
    Run-length Up to 150,000 impressions (actual run-length may vary depending on press conditions and ink & paper quality)
    Manual Processing Posidev Powder Developer (300 gm pack diluted in 5 ltrs water)
    Machine Processing Posidev Powder Developer (300 gm pack diluted in 5 ltrs water)
    Processor Replenishment Posidev Powder Developer (diluted suitably)
    Finishers Unifin / NovaUniGum Finishing Solution
    Deletion Jiffy Deletion Fluid
    Baking Solution Thermotect®
    Storage after Processing Unifin Finishing Solution for storage up to 24 hours;NovaAraGum Solution for storage up to 3 months