FUJIFILM Rolls out FLENEX Flexographic Plate Systems
HANOVER PARK, IL—November 6, 2014—The Graphic Systems Division of FUJIFILM North America will be including its successful Clarity Water Washable Flexographic Plate as part of a new line-up of FUJIFILM FLENEX flexographic plate systems. The water-washable system (digital and analog) previously known as Clarity Water-Wash Flexo Plates, will now be marketed as Fujifilm FLENEX Water-Washable Plates (FW).
According to FUJIFILM, the new water-washable plate system is up to 75 percent faster than the previous plate making system and provides a much cleaner print. The system is able to form flat-top dots without any additional equipment, and reproduce 200 lpi with halftone dots from one percent to 99 percent. Additional advantages include greater compatibility with UV, water-based, and solvent inks; improved wear resistance, and the ability to maintain consistent quality on long-run jobs. There is also an environmental advantage in that the water wash system eliminates the need for solvents, wicking cloths, and thermal equipment.
“Clarity has been an industry changing technology, advancing image quality while eliminating solvents and thermal processing,” said Jon Fultz, business development manager for packaging, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division. “With the inclusion of flexo plates and offering platesetters through our new agreement with Esko, along with our industry leading flexo inks and also the Graphium inkjet press, this demonstrates our commitment to be the leading supplier in the packaging industry.”
