Chem free plate systems

[Print Manic]

I am looking at Agfa's violet solution against their TS system. Does anyone have any views on the benefits of each system?

[BillJ]

Which Agfa Violet plates are you looking at? Agfa has 3- N91V, N92V, and Lap-V.

[TechnaPrint]

We switched to the Azura TS at the beginning of this year and we are very happy. We were running the LAP-V for over 6 years and had great results with them. We were wanting a "Greener" option. The only issue that we have found is that the Azura TS is a little more sensitive to scratches from other plates. The biggest plus for prepress is that processor/wash off machine maintenance now takes 30 min instead of 2-3 hours.

[SteveAgfa]

BillJ:

Indeed we have the widest choice of violet technologies on the market.

In this case, I believe Print Manic was asking about our new
:Azura V chem free plates recently launched at Ipex... a violet
photopolymer-based plate. This of course is not to be confused
with our thermally-sensitive :Azura TS plate. Both use a neutral
pH gum solution to clean-out prior to press.

AGFA.com - Agfa Graphics Launches new :Azura V Chemistry-free Plates at IPEX

Regards,

[BillJ]

I wasn't sure that the TS series were available in the US yet.

[Armya Inc]

SteveAgfa made very good comment. I recommend both Agfa Systems( Azura & Polymer). I have been repairing Agfa Systems for a long time and customers are really happy even with Galileo 5mw laser on Lithostar LAP-V( Not the Polymer type).

I think you have to Consult StevenAgfa. He can be a good source of information for finding the right plate setter for you.

You can also contact me, if you need any help. farshad@armyaservices.com, Home.

All the best and good luck.

[Pressman's Pride]

"our new
:Azura V chem free plates recently launched at Ipex... a violet
photopolymer-based plate."

Steve,

Is this plate available in the USA? Who are the primary distributors? I currently sell the N91v and would like to test these on a 60mW Violet machine. I have plenty of converts who would love to run Chemfree if it were an option with their current systems which are either 60 or 90mW currently. The processors have a pre-bake and Developer bath as well as a water pre and post rinse and gum stage

[Armya Inc]

Eric, Please send me more information. I can help you.

Do you have a Processor or the plates?

If you have pre baked processor with 60 mw laser, you are obviously looking for polymer violet plates.

This system( 60mw) Laser works on Lithostar plates, but you need different processors like LP-150 with Developer and finisher.

Regards,

Farshad


Farshad@armyaservices.com

[Armya Inc]

Eric, You can also contact AGFA.com
for the chemistry free plates

[Pressman's Pride]

Help me how? I have polymer Violet plates, I have years of experience in this field. I don't need anything but Chemfree Azura V to see how they work on a 60mW Violet laser as compared to N91v IBF Million, Fuji LP-NV, Kodak News and so on. I've seen all those in multiple environments and know how it all works.