CTP-G Double layer Thermal CTP Plate

The CTP-G double-layer thermal CTP plate is manufactured on modern, fully automated production lines. It has high sensitivity and resolution and is suitable for duplicating FM random screens up to 20 μm. It can be used for both packaging and commercial printing with or without UV inks. It is suitable for heatset and coldset web and sheet-fed presses, also for printing with metallic inks. CTP-G is compatible with the main developers on the market and has a very good development latitude.

Key Features
Advantage
Technical specifications

Key Features

Holds the finest detail without the need to back mask

Quick wash out

Requires minimum impression settings, giving good balance between solids and screens

Advantage

High sensitivity and high resolution

Excellent resolution

Long runs on press without post-baking

Resistant to UV inks and solvents

Compatible with different developers

Technical specifications

Type	Positive working thermal
Substrate	Electromechanical grained and anodized aluminium
Coating Color	Dark blue
Plate Gauges	0,15 / 0,15 P / 0,20 / 0,30 / 0,40 mm
Application	Sheet-fed and Coldset / Heatset web presses
LaserCharacteristics	IR - Infrared laser
Spectral Sensitivity	800-830 nm
Energy Required	120-130 mJ/cm²
Screen Reproduction	1 - 99% @ 400 l.p.i.
Resolution	Up to 5080 d.p.i. and FM screen 20 µm
Safelight	Daylight handling
Development	Use Strong developers and replenishers
Processing Conditions	Temperature: 23 ±1˚ C Dev. Time: 25 ±5 seconds
Finishing Gum	Use Strong Gum for standard process
Run Length	200.000 impressions – UV ink 500.000 impressions – Conventional ink
Shelf Life	18 months
Storage Conditions	Temperature: Up to 30˚ C Relative Humidity: Up to 70%

*Run-Length varies with its printing conditions and imaging content

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