PlateCleaning Make sure your cleaning chemicals are compatible with the photopolymer. If you’re unsure, contact your plate manufacturer for more information. Acetate is generally too harsh for photopolymer and will cause the surface of the plate to swell, but other components, such as Aliphatic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic Hydrocarbons, and Ketones, are not recommended. For inks that … Read More...
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Ask a person ordering anilox rolls what his or her greatest fear is, as it relates to anilox rolls, and the answer you're likely to get is "that the darned thing will get scored as soon as we put it in the press." It's a common refrain. Excluding accidental occurrences such as a blade hold-down … Read More...
Introduction There is certainly no shortage of articles written on how to store and handle photopolymer printing plates in order to maximize performance and extend life. We know that exposure to ultraviolet light and ozone damages the plate once it reaches production, but when it comes down to reasons for replacing an expensive photopolymer plate … Read More...