Kodak Flexcel NX plates

digital flexographic plates

KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates are an important part of the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System. With the FLEXCEL NX System for the first time you can achieve gravure-class print quality on a wide variety of substrates.

The secret lies in the dots created on the plates. Using KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology, dots as small as 10 microns are imaged onto the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Thermal Imaging Layer. Laminating the Thermal Imaging Layer to the FLEXCEL NX Plate eliminates all oxygen between the layer and the plate, allowing stable, full-amplitude, flat-top dots to form.

The results are consistent, predictable printing, even of subtle gradations and challenging shadows and highlights.

Highlight and shadow dots as small as 10 microns
Imaging at up to 9.5 square meters per hour
Full-amplitude, flat-top dots that reduce dot gain and remain constant with over-impression
FLEXCEL NX Plates are available in two different hardnesses for printing on a wide variety of substrates
Plates enable excellent ink transfer, smooth solids, uniform lay down, robust on-press performance, and excellent ozone resistance.

KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates can be a key element to improving the Stability of your printing business, helping you achieve your quality, efficiency, profitability, and environmental goals.

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Finished KODAK FLEXCEL NXH Digital Flexographic Plate
Thickness	1.14 mm / 0.045”	1.70 mm / 0.067”
Durometer	73° Shore A	64° Shore A
Relief depth (recommended)	0.023 - 0.025”	0.028 - 0.030”
Resolution	0.4 - 99.6%, 300lpi @ 2400 dpi, 25 micron KODAK STACCATO Screening
Minimum dot	10μm minimum (0.4 mil minimum)
Isolated dot reproduction	50μm minimum (2 mil minimum)
Fine line reproduction	20μm minimum (0.8 mil minimum)

KODAK FLEXCEL NXH Digital Flexographic Plate
Sizes	610 x 762 mm (24 x 30”) 800 x 1067mm (31.5” x 42”)
Ink compatibility	Aqueous, solvent-based, UV-cured and cationic inks
Safelight recommendations	Prolonged exposure should be under yellow or UV-modified fluorescent light
Handling	Store flat and use in a controlled environment of 10°C - 25°C (50°F - 77°F) and 40 - 55% RH
KODAK FLEXCEL NX Thermal Imaging Layer
Sizes	640 x 800 mm (25.2 x 31.5”) 838 x 1097mm (33.0 x 43.2”)
Thickness	6.5 mil (0.0065”)
Safelight recommendations	Prolonged exposure should be under process yellow or UV modified fluorescent light
Handling	Store flat and handle the imaging layer by the corners. Do not nick or scratch the coating.

Processing steps	1.14mm / 0.045”	1.70mm / 0.067”
Back exposure time*	0.4 joules: 20 - 30 seconds	0.4 joules: 20 - 30 seconds
Main exposure time*	18 joules: 15 - 20 minutes	18 joules: 15 - 20 minutes
Wash-out	3 - 6 minutes	3 - 6 minutes
Drying at 50°C - 60°C (122°F - 140°F)	120 minutes	120 minutes
Finishing UVC*	0.3 joules: 10 - 12 seconds	0.3 joules: 10 - 12 seconds
Post exposure UVA*	0.3 joules: 10 - 12 seconds	0.3 joules: 10 - 12 seconds