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    Default Flexo Plate Maker

    I need some help I m researching Flexo Plate makers and was hoping any could give me a few brand names to look at and research.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeCal View Post
    I need some help I m researching Flexo Plate makers and was hoping any could give me a few brand names to look at and research.
    That's a pretty broad request, but two major brands are Kodak and Esko/Artworks.

    I'm with Kodak, so here is a link to our main flexo CTP product pages:

    Flexographic - Kodak Graphic Communications Group

    If you can be more specific to your needs and what you do, I'm sure you'll get all kinds of information and opinion from the forum.

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    You must know that Kodak has their NX system, Dupont and Esko - Cyrel Fast. You can try with solvent Dupont, Flint, Asahi etc, or waterwashable... For the equipment you need Exposure unit, dryer, finisher, not only a CTP.
    Please try to be more specific in your questions and you will have precise answers!

    Good luck in the flexo

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    As i know the Screen also have Flexo plates ctp machine too, and its very similar as the offset plates ctp machine, check the link:
    PlateRite FX1524/FX1200:MEDIA AND PRECISION TECHNOLOGY COMPANYY

    Although i think (it's my opinion) Esko is the best in this field.
    Last edited by hratchy; 04-23-2012 at 02:02 AM. Reason: Mentioning Esko

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    There is no best in printing industry...
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    Have a look at Xeikon's ThermoFlexX range of CTP

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    You can't talk Digital Flexo Platemaking without the Esko CDI. Here's a link --- . Flexo CTP: Models of CDI Imagers - Esko
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    We use an ESKO CDI and Asahi plates. Great combination and Asahi's mask is bulletproof (good for those starting out especially).


    If I were starting from the ground up I would definitely look at a digital imaging device and water wash plates.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FlexoGrunt View Post
    We use an ESKO CDI and Asahi plates. Great combination and Asahi's mask is bulletproof (good for those starting out especially).


    If I were starting from the ground up I would definitely look at a digital imaging device and water wash plates.

    Asahi plates smells bad and results are just ok(MY EXPERIENCE).... For quality results Dupont would be advised. (I use ESKO CDI > DUPONT EXPOSURE UNIT > DUPONT DEVELOPER)


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