High chemical resistant thermal positive offset plate. The coating is sensitive to infrared diode laser (IR) at 800-850 nm. For long runs both standard and UV inks without post bake.
GAUGES
Standard: 0,15 – 0,30 – 0,40 mm.
On request: 0,20 – 0,25 mm.
COATING EXPOSURE
Coating color: Blue.
Contrast after developer: High.
Spectral sensitivity: 800-850 nm. With peak sensitivity at 830 nm.
Usable on all thermal plate setters with internal and external drum.
Energy required approx. 120-130 mJ/cm2.
Screen reproduction: 1% - 99% at 400 l.p.i.
Resolution: up to 3200 d.p.i. and 20 μm. stochastic screen.
Day light sensitivity – UV: Up to 1 hour with white light and up to 4 hours under yellow light.
DEVELOPMENT
Use ABEZETA ABCHA 8000 developer at the following parameters:
| Bath temperature | 23 ± 1ºC |
| Development time | 25 ± 5 seconds |
| Replenishment | ABCHA 8000 | ABCHA 8000R |
| Replenishment rate | 120 ml/m2 | 50 – 60 ml/m2 |
| Anti-ox Stand by ON | 100 ml/h | 40 – 50 ml/h |
| Anti-ox Stand by OFF | 100 ml/h | 40 – 50 ml/h |
GUMMING – PLATE CLEANER
Apply ABEZETA GUM ABCH-6970110 ready to use for long-term storage.
Apply ABEZETA GUM ABCH 6970310 ready to use for baking in oven.
Apply ABEZETA Plate Cleaner ABCH-69002 for ink removal and hydrophilic areas preparation.
BAKING
GALAXY plate allows to print standard and UV inks without post-baking.
ON PRESS
ABEZETA Fountain solution additives are suitable for sheet-fed and web presses.
Recommended pH range: 4,8 – 5,2.
Recommended Conductivity range: 800 – 1.500 μS.
Run-length: 300.000 – 400.000 impressions - Standard inks.
150.0000 – 200.000 impressions - UV inks.
Run-length can vary according to printing conditions, ink, paper and imaging content.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Keep away from light and store in a dry and cool place.
Do not pile up more than 1.000 Kgs.
Storage temperature: Max. 30ºC.
Relative humidity (RH): Max. 65%.
Shelf life: 18 months from the production date.
