TP-U Thermal Sensitive Plate
High-Durability Plates for Exceptional Printing Performance
The TP-U Thermal Sensitive Plate is compatible with mainstream platemaking and photographic developing machines. Designed for high-durability and outstanding performance, these plates are ideal for medium to high-volume printing.
Key Features
Full-Speed Dot Reproduction: Excels in both FM and AM printing modes, ensuring precise dot reproduction.
Exceptional Color Control: Delivers superior color control and reproduction.
High Sharpness and Stability: Provides consistent high-quality prints with sharp details.
Long-Lasting Durability: Rated for up to 300,000 impressions without the need for baking.
Compatibility: Works seamlessly with mainstream platemaking and photographic developing machines.
Technical Parameters
Printing plate
Positive working, thermal plate, large-width operation, exceptional durability, optimal resistance to aggressive press chemistry such as UV inks and blanket washes
Application
High-quality and long-run sheetfed UV and conventional printing without baking
Substrate
Anodized aluminum
Specification
0.15 mm/0.20 mm/0.30 mm/0.40 mm/0.5 mm
Spectral sensitivity
800–850 nm
Platesetter compatibility
Compatible with the mainstream platesetter sold in the market
Laser energy required
110–130 mJ/cm²
AM screening resolution
1%–99% @200 lpi
FM screening resolution
Resolution of 10 μm FM screening, dependent upon imaging device capabilities, printing applications, and screening algorithms
Developing machine
Compatible with the mainstream photographic developing machines
Developing liquid
Recommended Huaguang TPD-80 developing liquid, compatible with the mainstream thermal developing liquids in the market
Run length
UV ink: >150,000 impressions
Ordinary ink: >300,000 impressions
Postbake: >500,000 impressions
Dependent upon printing and imaging conditions
Safelight
None required—daylight handling
Shelf life
18 months under recommended storage conditions
Packaging
Available in all standard formats
