Laserflex® Metal-Backed Plates

Metal-Backed Plates What are Laserflex® Metal-Backed Plates?

Laserflex® metal-backed plates are uniquely developed for Computer-To-Plate direct laser engraving. They are designed for superior, clean and sharp engraving of process tones, screens and fine line/text/reverse images. Characterized by cleanly engraved shoulders and stable image profiles Laserflex® flat plates offer high line count process engravings and expanded tonal range through 175 line screen.

 

Who uses Laserflex® Metal-Backed Plates?

Printers in all segments of the Flexographic industry can benefit from Laserflex® metal-backed plates. Wide web operations and narrow web printers alike can run jobs more efficiently and enjoy the uniformity, ease of mounting, tight registration and gauge consistency of Laserflex® technology.

Fulflex Flexographic Laserflex® Metal-Backed Plates

Fulflex’s Laserflex® metal-backed plates are imaged by direct laser ablation in a one-step process. Unlike photopolymer plates, they require no exposure, chemical processing or special handling. The direct laser imaging process engraves away excess material down to the floor but does not modify the print surface. Fulflex’s Laserflex® material offers the finest in process engraving and print with excellent tonal range through 175 line screen. Combine this with wear resistance, reduced press gain, excellent ink transfer and the ability to hold the finest positive/reverse graphics detail and you have the finest CTP flexographic plate available today.

Benefits of Laserflex® Metal-Backed Plates

  • Print Surface Uniformity
  • Reduced make-ready
  • Excellent tonal range through 175 lpi
  • Excellent durability
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Easy to clean
  • Improved consistency
  • Long-term economic value

Fulflex Laserflex ® Construction

The material and construction of Laserflex® make it one of the most durable plate materials available. Being kink and tear resistant, it stands up well to rough handling in the pressroom, allowing plates to be demounted and re-used many times. Laserflex® has a high abrasion resistance, making it suitable for long run lengths. Because of its precisely controlled caliper, lower impression pressures may be used, extending plate life even further.

Laserflex ® Metal-Backed Plate Construction

metal backed plate construction : Engravable polymeric print surface, .010" metal plate base

What options do I have with Laserflex® Metal-Backed Plates?

Our Laserflex® metal-backed plates come in a variety of materials and gauges to meet your printing needs. We match different polymeric compounds in line with ink type, substrate and line screen requirements to deliver excellent dot quality.

Laserflex® Metal-Backed Plates Options
Picture Use Fulflex Compound Benefits
FP2001 Image
FP2001
 Abrasion Resistance Series 2000: 65-75
Shore A Durometer 		This blend offers excellent abrasion resistance. It is recommended for lower dot gains and strong solids required of combo line/process through 120 lines per inch.
FP4001 Image
FP4001
UV Applications and High-Acetate Solvent Resistance Series 4000: 65-75
Shore A Durometer 		This blend offers the best solvent resistance through superb dot-shaping ability coupled with excellent highlight dot gains. Recommended for combo line/process through 200 lines per inch.
FP5001 Image
FP5001
Excellent Solvent Lay-Downs Series 5000: 60-70
Shore A Durometer 		The original Fulflex workhorse is recommended for line and background screen applications through 100 lines per inch.
FP6001
FP6001
Very Fine Screens Series 6000: 65-75
Shore A Durometer 		This blend provides excellent heat resistance and durability. It also provides the best highlight dot gains for very fine screens and the toughest combo line/process applications up to 200 lines per inch.
High Durometer and Heat Resistance Series 6000: 85-90
Shore A Durometer and 50 Shore D Durometer		 This new blend is ideal for embossing and other specialty applications.

What is the delivery time for Laserflex® Metal-Backed Plates?

First orders take approximately three weeks to ship. Repeat order lead times can be shortened with appropriate commitments and inventory allocations.

Please Call Us at 800-222-1263 or Email Us at usa@fulflex.com for more information!

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