Offset plate Aluva
:Aluva N
A robust,multi-purpose high speed negative plate for Lüscher UV-setters
A product of Agfa’s unique plate manufacturing technology, :Aluva N integrates seamlessly with UV computer-to-plate systems produced by Lüscher. The plate can be used for a variety of applications, from the largest commercial web house to the smallest sheet fed printer. Designed for UV-plate technology :Aluva N builds on Agfa’s experience and market leadership in analog and digital plate technology and combines advanced UV sensitive plate coating together with proven high quality grained and anodized aluminum substrate. The result is a UV sensitive plate uniquely made for Computer-to-conventional-plate (CtCP) applications.
Optimum press performance
The plates deliver outstanding lithographic performance: fast start-up, low dampening levels, stable ink/water balance and fast re-starts after press stop-downs. The plate offers easy handling with excellent durability and can achieve run lengths of 250,000 and more impressions (depending on the imaging and press conditions). :Aluva N is a “no-bake” solution for high run lengths. UV-ink capability is also given without baking.
High quality imaging
:Aluva N is a negative working plate with very high image contrast. Exposed on Lüscher’s proven XPose! UV setters, the plate is capable of 200 lpi (80 lpcm) AM and 25 µ FM imaging and is appropriate for a wide range of high quality printing applications including stochastic screening.
Fast exposure and proven plate processing
The plate combines fast, accurate and wide-latitude plate exposure with simple and robust processing and there is a wide range of compatible processors available from different manufacturers. For best printing results and longest chemistry bath life, use Agfa’s Prima EN232 aqueous alkaline developer system with :Aluva N.
:Aluva P
Reliable, general purpose high speed positive plate for Lüscher UV-setters
:Aluva P plates set a new standard for Computer-to-Conventional-Plate (CtCP) imaging and give the pressroom the steady stream of high-quality plates it needs to stay productive and profitable. They integrate seamlessly with UV computer-to-plate systems produced by Lüscher, and are suitable for a wide range of applications in sheet-fed and web printing. Designed for UV-plate technology :Aluva P builds on Agfa’s experience and market leadership in analog and digital plate technology and combines advanced UV sensitive plate coating together with proven high quality grained and anodized aluminum substrate. The result is the first UV sensitive plate specifically made for CtCP applications.
Outstanding press performance
The use of Agfa’s Flat Substrate Technology guarantees the widest latitude on press without compromising performance. This ensures fast start-up, low dampening levels, stable ink/water balance and excellent lithographic performance on press, including fast re-starts after press stop-downs. The plate can achieve run lengths of 150,000 and more impressions. Optional post-baking enables press runs of more than 1,000,000 impressions. For UV-ink capability post baking is required and mandatory.
High quality imaging
:Aluva P is a positive working plate with very high image contrast. Exposed on Lüscher’s proven XPose! UV setters, the plate is capable of 200 lpi (80 lpcm) and 25 µ FM imaging and is appropriate for a wide range of high quality printing applications including stochastic screening.
Compatible with existing plate processing systems
Positive plate technology is in widespread use throughout the world and there is a wide range of compatible processors available from different manufacturers. For best printing results and longest chemistry bath life, use Agfa’s Prima DP250 aqueous alkaline developer system with :Aluva P.
