Fujifilm Superia LH-PLE
The Fujifilm Superia LH-PLE is a positive-working, low-chemistry thermal plate that can also be used unbaked with UV inks. The scratch resistance is improved thanks to a new, strong alloy.
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A high-resolution, positive-working thermal plate for long print runs. The Superia LH-PLE can also be used unfired with UV inks and has improved scratch resistance.
- Run length: up to 300,000 (unfired), 150,000 UV colors (unfired), 400,000 (fired)
- Resolution: 300 lpi (1 - 99 %)
- Much lower chemistry consumption when used with Fujifilm FLH-Z or FLC-TZ processors
- New, strong alloy for improved scratch resistance
- Suitable for UV inks with or without baking
- Suitable for high-quality 20 μm FM screening applications
- Enhanced Productivity Layer (EDL) for more scope for development and cleaner work
- Long bath service life with ZAC processing (20,000 m²)
ADVANTAGES
Users of the Superia LH-PLE can benefit from much lower chemistry consumption when combined with Fujifilm's FLH-Z or FLC-TZ processors. Typically, a full developer bath can process up to 20,000 m² of plates, resulting in significant savings in developer consumption. For a company that uses around 10,000 B1 plates over a period of one to three months, chemical consumption can be reduced by over 80%, depending on the system.
By maintaining perfect developer activity, the service life of the developer bath can be significantly extended beyond the standard. It is typical to achieve lifetimes that are around four times longer than normal developing systems. These improvements mean that one developer approach can develop up to 20,000 m² of Superia LH-PLE plates, resulting in a significant reduction in necessary cleaning time. It is not uncommon for a large major plate consumer of around 32,000 m² to save more than 40 hours of cleaning time over a year.
The chemistry used for processing Superia LH-PLE plates in a ZAC system is a recipe without the often common silicate base. This allows for a much longer bath life without the increase in developer sludge and filter blockages. In addition, Superia LH-PLE contains an Enhanced Development Layer (EDL) which improves the solubility of non-image areas during development, further increasing bath life, providing greater development latitude and resulting in a much cleaner operation. As the chemistry contains no alcohol or solvents, this further improves the working environment.
Because of the way ZAC processors intelligently control the supply of regenerate, they are more stable. This makes it easier to achieve high quality regardless of changes in ambient conditions. This is particularly important for demanding applications with FM screens.
To withstand the stresses placed on a printing plate during long runs, the Superia LH-PLE has a strong base alloy to resist cracking, for example. This reduces the need and exposure of replacement plates, associated with costly machine downtime for plate changes.
Superia LH-PLE also has excellent overlay strength when unfired. However, if required, the sheet can be baked to further increase this criterion. This does not affect the other properties.
Further information
| Print application | Long runs on sheet-fed and web presses |
| Laser type | Thermal LD 830 nm (800 - 850 nm) |
| Sensitivity | 100-120 mJ / cm² |
| Resolution | 300 lpi (1 - 99 %) |
| FM compatible | 20 µm FM |
| Panel thicknesses | 0.15, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 mm |
| Safety light | White: 1 hour; UV cut: 2 hours; yellow: 12 hours |
| Durability | 2 years |
| Contrast | excellent |
| Developer / Regenerate | DT-2WE / DT-2RE (FCT-E12 / FCT-E13) |
| Developer service life | in ZAC processors up to 6 months or 20,000 m² |
| Rubber coating | FG-8CWE |
| Barrel length (unbranded). * | up to 300,000 |
| Barrel length (branded). * | up to 400,000 |
| Running length (UV inks, unbranded). * | up to 150,000 |
| Running length (UV inks, baked). * | up to 200,000 |
| * Run lengths always depend on the laser power and the condition of the printing machine. |
| ** Please contact Fujifilm to obtain the required processor specifications. |
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