Elite - copy

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 manufactured by Technova in technical collboration with Afga-Gevaert N.V.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

  • Products specifications
    Attribute nameAttribute value
    Plate TypeThermally exposed, positive-acting, digital plate for sheet and web offset presses
    CoatingTwo-layer system, infrared sensitive, positive-acting
    Gauge (mm)0.15, 0.28, 0.30 , 0.20
    Spectral Sensitivity830 nm
    Exposure Energy120-130 mJ / cm2
    Resolution1%-99% dot resolution at 200 lpi screen; 280 lpi hybrid and FM capable
    Image ColorBlue
    Processing StepsConventional wet processing using recommended plate developer
    Replenishment Rate80 - 100 ml/m2 with recommended plate replenisher (depending on usage)
    Run-length350,000+ impressions without baking; 100,000+ impressions using UV-inks (actual run-length may vary depending on press conditions and ink & paper quality)
    Room IlluminationOffice light (avoid daylight and direct sunlight on plate)
    Machine ProcessingElite Developer / Star Plus Universal Developer (Ready-to-use)
    Processor ReplenishmentElite Replenishment / Star plus Universal Replinisher (Ready-to-use)
    FinishersUnifin/RC 795
    DeletionElite Deletion Fluid / Elite Deletion Pen
    Baking SolutionThermotect/RC 510
    Storage after ProcessingUnifin (for storage up to 7 days); NovaKeepGum (for storage up to 3 months)
    Plate CleanerInstaKleen UV (for UV inks); InstaKleen CtP (for conventional inks)
    Fountain SolutionCompatible with all fountain solutions from TechNova
    Press WashCompatible with all recommended washes from TechNova
    Press CareCompatible with all recommended presscare solutions from TechNova

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