Water Washable Flexo Printing Plates
Analog & digital flexographic printing plates
Analog & digital flexographic printing plates are an advanced type of printing material that offers exceptional print quality, improved production efficiency, and significant cost savings compared to thermal and solvent printing plates. This cutting-edge water washable flexo printing plate is primarily used for printing flexible packaging, stickers, labels, envelopes, cardboard boxes, and paper and plastic bags. Analog & digital flexographic printing plate boasts several benefits, including excellent compatibility with different materials, high productivity, and eco-friendliness.
| Printing Plate | Analog Water Wash Flexo Plate | Digital Water Wash Flexo Plate |
| Base Material | Polyester (thickness: 0.125mm) | Polyester (thickness: 0.125mm) |
| Thickness | 1.14mm | 1.14mm |
| 1.70mm | 1.70mm | |
| 2.54mm | 2.54mm | |
| 2.84mm | 2.84mm | |
| Max. Size | 1067*1524mm (for thickness 1.14mm/1.7mm) 635*762mm (for thickness 2.54mm/2.84mm) | |
| Hardness (shore A) | 740 (S),770 (M), 820 (H) (for thickness 1.14mm) 620 (S), 680 (M), 740 (H) (for thickness 1.70mm) 620 (M) (for thickness 2.54mm) 620 (M), 670 (H) (for thickness 2.84mm) | |
| Compatible Ink | Water-/UV-/solvent-based ink | - |
| Reproducible Halftone Dot | 175lpi 2-95% | 200lpi 1-99% |
| Storage Condition | Dry, cool places with shade | |
*Adjustments are required according to different plate-making equipment and conditions
Environment-friendliness
- Less waste is produced.
- Wastewater is less harmful as it only contains mild detergents.
- No waste solvent is used. No need for non-woven fabric.
- The working environment is safer with neutral PH.
- No special additives are required as other washable flexo plates might need.
Top Printing Quality
- Water washable flexo plates are made by rubber composite material, which means it can resist oxygen invasion without the aid of other equipment, and effectively control the enlargement of flattop dots.
- Excellent ink transferability ensures sharper edges, more vivid color, better and consistent printing results.
High Productivity
- Plate-making time for water washable flexo printing plates is comparable to thermal-sensitive plates.
- More printing plates can be made in given unit time, which increases production turnover, maximizes time reserved for printing, and lowers labor costs.
Lower Cost of Use
- As flexographic plates are easy to use, high-cost solvents and thermal processing equipment become unnecessary.
- There is lower cost of equipment upgrade in the future.
Strong Durability
- Flexographic printing has been proven to reduce plate expansion and increase the durability.
- Flexographic printing plates can therefore last longer during printing, increasing print endurance and achieving better overall profitability for the company.
Good Compatibility
- Water washable flexo plates are compatible with conventional flexo plate LAM CTP equipment, such as Esko CDI and XEIKON Thermoflex series, as well as common water wash processing equipment.
- Flexographic printing plates are suitable for using UV inks, water-based inks, and solvent-based inks.
