Polyester plates earn a second look

As reported in a study distributed exclusively by the Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service in 2001, polyester printing plates are suitable for a wide range of jobs, in quantities up to about 25,000 impressions, depending on the condition of the press and the quality requirements for a specific...

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Published in:Graphic Arts Monthly 2003-10, Vol.75 (10), p.24
Main Author: Toth, Debora
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Color
Computer to plate technology
Cost control
Employment
Manufacturers
Manycompanies
Market shares
Polyesters
Printers
Printing industry
Printing machinery
Product management
Production methods
Secondary schools
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Summary:As reported in a study distributed exclusively by the Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service in 2001, polyester printing plates are suitable for a wide range of jobs, in quantities up to about 25,000 impressions, depending on the condition of the press and the quality requirements for a specific job. The study's author, William C Lamparter of PrintCom Consulting, found that these plates can be used for print jobs with halftones, screen tints, and heavy coverage. The two leading manufacturers, Mitsubishi Imaging and Agfa, are already seeing growth. Another manufacturer serving the polyester plate market, AB Dick Co, markets its MegaPro line, which includes plates, available in 5-mil and 8-mil thicknesses, rated at up to 25,000 impressions. According to the company, the plates provide tight registration, economical performance, and high quality; a light-safe cassette, engineered for even, consistent feeding, provides fast, convenient exchange of material widths.
ISSN:1047-9325
1558-1411