XTL - FTD
flat top Flexo Printing Plate
XTL-FTD is made for high quality printing in a broad range of printing applications. It is especially suitable for flexible packaging printing, plastic film, paper bags, tag and label, napkin, paper cup, notebook and aluminum foil.
Product Features
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Built-in flat top dot digital plate. No additional platemaking steps or equipment are needed.
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The flat top dot shape compresses less, providing a more consistent and stable print surface.
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Extreme 1:1 mask-to-plate imaging capability. Reduced bump-up for extended gamut.
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Durable and low tack.
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Very high resolution and low dot gain.
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Uniform plate thickness, proper shore hardness and resilience to ensure excellent print quality.
Plate-making Process
Back exposure: Expose the plate through the back to establish the floor. Vary the back exposure time according to relief required. A proper relief helps the formation of fine graphics.
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Plate Making: Remove the protective coversheet, and image the plate with the Main Exposure: Remove the protective coversheet and expose the front of the plate to form image.
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Main Exposure: Remove the protective coversheet and expose the front of the plate to form image.
Washout: Use any safe-solvent solutions or other environmentally safe solution to remove the unexposed photopolymer.
Drying: After washing, dry the plate in a vented hot oven (60°C) to remove the residual solvent. It is recommended that the plate be allowed to set aside at room temperature for 1 hour until the plate returns to original thickness.
Post Exposure: Post expose the plates under the UVA lamps to fully cure the plate
to strength.
Detack: Finish the plate under UVC light to eliminate surface tackiness.
