Technova Imaging Systems

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.

Features & Benefits:
- Thermally exposed positive acting digital plate for sheet-fed 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:
- 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 : 24 months (from date of manufacturing) under recommended storage conditions.

Product Specifications:

Products specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Plate Type	Thermally exposed digital laser plate for sheet and web offset
Coating	Infrared sensitive, positive acting
Gauge (mm)	0.28, 0.30
Spectral Sensitivity	830 nm
Exposure Energy	120 - 130 mJ / cm2
Resolution	1%-99% dot resolution @ 200 lpi
Image Color	Blue
Processing Steps	Conventional wet processing using recommended positive plate developer
Replenishment Rate	80 - 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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