Water-wash flexo plate

Cosmolight® CTP plate

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Toyobo has commercialized the world's first water wash flexo plate, Cosmolight®. Our superior photopolymer technology produces a water-wash plate which is also durable to water-based ink. The CTP (computer-to-plate) technology is to be able to create higher and clearer reproduction of screen dots and letters.

Key advantages

  • 1. Solvent-free in the plate making process, toxic-free for the operator
  • 2. Total plate making time is less than one hour.
  • 3. Built-in Flat Top Dot is reproduced due to TOYOBO original LAMS technology. It achieves less dot gain and stable printing quality for long run job.
  • 4. Microcell and HD screening system can be applied to improve printing quality.

Structure of plate

Item Plate thickness Hardness (shore A) Standard plate size Main Application Characteristic
NEW QZ114U QZ170T 1.14 1.7 76 69 635×762 762×1016 900x1200 1067x1524 Flexible packaging Label Paper/Plastic bag Beverage container Contribute to reducing press-downtime by minimizing ink filling Achives best printing quality by combining highest reproducibility with execlent ink transfer Easy handling due to smooth plate surface
NEW QT114T QT170T 1.14 1.7 78 71 457x610 Cloth tag Adhesive tape Suitable for cloth tag printing with outstanding ink transfer and durability Less dot gain for long run printing Excellent solvent-based ink resistance
QS114F QS170F QS254F QS284F 1.14 1.7 2.54 2.84 77 71 65 64 635×762 762×1016 900x1200 Flexible packaging Label Paper/Plastic bag Beverage container Less dot gain and smooth High resolution and reproduction capability Excelent ink transfer
QH95T QH114T QH170T 0.95 1.14 1.7 81 81 76 635x762 900x1200 Flexible packaging Label Hard type of QS grade QH95T can be used for letterpress (rotary) printing.

Washout by tap water with a small amount of mild detergent at 40℃.
Eliminate the use of dangerous hydrocarbon and hazardous solvents

Water-wash flexo plate

Cosmolight®

 

Outline

We, the pioneer of Printight®, a water–wash letterpress plate, have commercialized the world's first water–wash flexo plate, Cosmolight®. Our superior photopolymer technology produces a water–wash plate which is also durable to water–based ink, as well as solvent based and UV–ink. This revolutionary plate eliminates the need to use toxic, environmentally damaging washout solvents , and allows processing by "Water", one of our most abundant natural resources. Discover a fresh advantage with Cosmolight®, the leading water–wash, environmentally friendly flexo plate.

Key advantages

  • 1. Washout in plain tap water with a small amount of mild detergent.*
    Eliminate the use of dangerous hydrocarbon and hazardous washout solvents.
    *General dishwash detergent is available.
  • 2. Plates are "press-ready" within an hour and "press-down time" is deamatically reduced.
  • 3. Excellent image reproducibility and ink transfer are compatible, and high quality printing can be obtained.
  • 4. Solvent-based, water-based, alcohol-base and UV ink can be used with excellent resistance.
  • 5. Excellent ink transfer and resistance with water-based varnish and UV varnish.
  • 6. Excellent plate thickness accuracy and light printing pressure.

Structure of plate

Item Plate thickness Hardness (shore A) Standard plate size Main Application Characteristic
NEW NZ114U NZ170T 1.14 1.7 76 69 457×610 610×762 762×1016 Flexible packaging Label Paper/Plastic bag Beverage container Contirbute to reducing press-downtime by minimizing ink filling Achives best printing quality by combining highest reproducibility with execlent ink transfer Easy handling due to smooth plate surface
NEW NTE114T NTE170T 1.14 1.7 78 71 457×610 Cloth tag Adhesive tape Suitable for cloth tag printing with outstanding ink transfer and durability Less dot gain for long run printing Excellent solvent-based ink resistance
NS114F NS170F NS254F NS284F 1.14 1.7 2.54 2.84 77 71 65 64 457×610 610×762 762×1016 Flexible packaging Label Paper/Plastic bag Beverage container Less dot gain and smooth High resolution and reproduction capability Excelent ink transfer
NH95T NH114T NH170T 0.95 1.14 1.7 81 81 76 457×610 610×762 762×1016 Flexible packaging Label Hard type of NS grade NH95T can be used for letterpress (rotary) printing.
NEO114F NEO170F NEO254F NEO284F 1.14 1.7 2.54 2.84 76 68 61 60 457×610 610×762 762×1016 Envelop Paper products Label Varnish/Coating Less dot gain and sha Outstanding ink transfer Higher durability

Washout by tap water with a small amount of mild detergent at 40℃.
Eliminate the use of dangerous hydrocarbon and hazardous solvents.

Water-wash letterpress plate

Printight®

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We have been leading the letterpress printing as the pioneer of water-wash photo-sensitive printing plate Printight®. Wide range if applications and characteristics of Toyobo Printight® are shown in this catalogue. Please check each application and find out an appropriate plate you need.

Key advantages

Excellent processability

  • 1. Washout by tap water at room temperature. (no additives required)
  • 2. Polyester film base with excellent dimensional stability makes easy to mount plates. Metal base products are also available.

Excellent printing quality

  • 1. High plate thickness accuracy and can be printed with small printing pressure.
  • 2. Great ink transfer due to high affinity between plate and ink.

Structure of plate

P type (Hardness Shore D 87゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Metal PM43S 0.43 0.21 3-95% 150lpi Pad Suitable for Pad printing Excellent durability
PM73R 0.73 0.43

K type (Hardness Shore D 67゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film KF95GC 0.95 0.68 3-95% 150lpi Label Sharp and fine line Suitable for flat bed printing
KF95MC 0.95 0.68 1-95% 175lpi
Metal KM43GS 0.43 0.21 3-95% 150lpi Can, Plastic cup, Pad Suitable for Dry offset, Pad printing
KM73GR 0.73 0.43
KM95GR 0.95 0.65 Label Sharp and fine line Suitable for flat bed printing
KM95MR 0.95 0.65 1-95% 175lpi
KM73AU 0.73 0.47 Can, Plastic cup Suitable for high quality Dry offset
KM83AR 0.83 0.53

R type (Hardness Shore D 55゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film NEW RF95MC 0.95 0.68 1-95% 175lpi Label, Plastic tube Best quality for label printing with lowest dot gain and highest reproduction capability

L type (Hardness Shore D 55゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film LF95GC 0.95 0.68 1-95% 175lpi Label, Plastic tube Lower dot gain and higher reproduction Suitable for high quality label printing

J type (Hardness Shore D 55゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film JF95C 0.95 0.68 1-95% 175lpi Label, Plastic tube Lower dot gain and higher reproduction Suitable for high quality label printing
Metal JM95T 0.95 0.69 Can, Plastic cup Lower dot gain and higher reproduction Suitable for high quality label printing

E type (Hardness Shore D 55゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film EF95GC 0.95 0.68 3-95% Label, Plastic tube Suitable for rotary label printing
150lpi
EF95MC 0.95 0.68 1-95%
175lpi

S type (Hardness Shore D 40゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film SF70GA 0.7 0.55 3-95% 150lpi Label Business Form Good ink transfer Suitable for rotary press
SF95GB 0.95 0.74

U type (Hardness Shore D 27゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film UF70GA 0.7 0.55 3-95% 150lpi Business Form Outstanding ink transfer Suitable for rotary press
UF95GA 0.95 0.8
UF95GB 0.95 0.74

B type (Hardness Shore D 25゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film BF70GA 0.7 0.55 3-95% 150lpi Label, UV Varnish Business Form Back Carbon Outstanding ink transfer Suitable for rotary press
BF95GA 0.95 0.8
BF95GB 0.95 0.74
BF200GB 2 1.78

C type (Hardness Shore D 25゜)

Base Item Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film CF200GB 2 1.78 3-90% 150lpi Back Carbon Towel Heat-resistant Suitable for back carbon

※Special thickness and size plates can be produced with extra cost and delivery time upon request

Washout by tap water at room temperature. (no additives required)

Water-wash letterpress plate

Printight® CTP plate

 

Outline

Toyobo has been leading the letterpress printing as the Pioneer of water washable photo-sensitive nylon printing plate Printight®. Wide range of applications and characteristics of Toyobo Printight® are shown in the site. The CTP (computer-to-plate) technology is to be able to create higher and clear reproduction of screen dots an letters.

Key advantages

  • 1. Higher and clearer reproduction of screen dots and letters
  • 2. Reduction in total cost
    1. A. Unnnecessary to make negative films
    2. B. Consistent plate quality due to simplification of plate-making process
    3. C. Refuction in personnel costs
  • 3. Impovement of productivity.
    Shorter plate-making time due to the simplification
    Laser ablation layer can be washout with tap water easily

Structure of plate

Base Item 版硬度 (Shore D) Plate Thickness Relief Depth Screen Reproducibility Main Application Characteristic
Film QF95KC 67 0.95 0.68 1-95% 175lpi Label Sharp and fine line Suitable for flat bed printing
NEW QF95RC 55 0.95 0.68 1-95% 200lpi Label, Plastic tube Best reproduction Outstanding ink transfer
QF95JC 0.95 0.68 Label, Plastic tube Great reproduction and ink transfer High durability
QF95SB 40 0.95 0.74 1-95% 150lpi Label Business form Outstanding ink tranfer Suitable for rotary press
QF70SA 0.7 0.55
QF95BA 25 0.95 0.8 2-95% 150lpi Label Business form Suitable for varnish coating and business form
QF95BB 0.95 0.74
Metal QM95KU 67 0.95 0.69 1-95% 175lpi Can , Plastic cup Suitable for dry offset printing
QM83KR 0.83 0.53
QM95AR 0.95 0.65
QM83AR 0.83 0.53
QM73AR 0.73 0.43
QM73AU 0.73 0.47
QM95JT 55 0.95 0.69 1-95% 200lpi Label Security printing Great reproduction and ink transfer Good dimensional stability
QM73JL 0.73 0.54
QM73JR 0.73 0.43

Washout by tap water at room temperature. (no additives required)