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Introduction The elastomer Plates making process involves the direct engraving of the design onto the rubber material. The major distinction between photopolymer plate making and elastomer plate direct engraving is the absence of plate exposure and the washout process for the elastomer plate. There is not at all a solvent washout process. There are fewer …
Introduction Flexography is a high speed printing technology for various printing substrates mainly used in packaging industry. The greatest changes in flexo printing occurred due to computer-to-plate (Ctp) making technology which has improved the reproduction quality with a wider tonal range and in more detail, particularly in the highlight area. These evolutionary changes were continuously …
Right Doctor Blade for Flexographic Printing Introduction: The core purpose of a doctor blade in the flexo process is to remove excess ink from the anilox surface; to leave behind a perfectly smooth ink film for transfer to the image on the plate and to do this without damaging the anilox. The most precise and …
Shrink Sleeves Labels Introduction: Shrink Sleeve Labels? With more choices available on store shelves, businesses need a way to differentiate their product from competitors, and one way they’re doing that is through shrink sleeve labels. Shrink sleeve labels are a relatively new type of label that has been making a name for itself in the …
In Mould Labelling Technology “IML” THE IML PROCESS In-mold labeling, or IML, is an innovative technology that opens new horizons in the labeling process used for all types of injection-molded, blow-molded, and thermoformed plastic containers or parts. The IML process allows you to fuse in-mold labels (high-quality graphic images) to plastic in a single step …
Pressure-sensitive… Why is it called that? INTRODUCTION It’s called “ pressure-sensitive” (PS) because all it takes is pressure to effect instant, all over bonding. Unlike other types of labeling, PS requires no glue, no water, and no heat. To apply a pressure sensitive label, just pull away the Backing (the liner) from the PS material …
INTRODUCTION As one of the fastest-growing segments of the packaging industry, flexible packaging combines the best qualities of plastic, film, paper, and aluminum foil to deliver a broad range of protective properties while employing a minimum of material. Typically taking the shape of a bag, pouch, liner, or overwrap, flexible packaging is defined as any …
Back Exposure test For Plate Thickness: 1.14mm – Backexposure time is 40 sec which is 14mW/cm² Example: If the UV-A lamps intensity measured 17mW/cm² with UV-A meter 1.First checkout lamps output in Exposing Unit 2.Plate surface to identify in digital plates (which one is for the back exposure & main exposure) 3.Plate back exposure test. …
What is Expanded Gamut Before we get too deep into a discussion of expanded gamut, it is important to define what expanded gamut is. Basically, it’s seven-color process printing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black with the addition of Orange, Green, and Violet. It’s also referred to as Extended Gamut, Hi-Fi Printing, and Fixed Pallet Ink Set. …
