DirectPoser
Specifications of DirectPoser 1000 | 2000 WATT | Two-in-One
DirectPoser 1000 | 2000 WATT
Dimensions (width x depth x height) | 92.5 x 55 x 63.4 in. (2,350 ×1,400 ×1,610 mm) * | Unit weight | 3,970 lb. (1,800 kg) * |
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Plate 15.75 x 19.68 in (400 × 500 mm) | 20 minutes for 0.5 mm relief depth | Media | EPDM black |
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Resolution | From 1,270 to 5,080 dpi. | Maximum imaging area | 42.12 x 34.25 in. (1,070 x 870 mm) * |
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Autofocus calibration | X | Media specific vacuum and registration system | X |
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Registration | +/– 10 µm | Operating conditions | 64° F – 95° F (18° C – 35° C) |
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Power Supply | 400 V, 3-phase, neutral, safety earthing 16 A | External air supply | 200 L/min, clean, dry, oil-free |
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Approvals/conformities | CE | Performance | unit I 1000 Watt, modulated 600 Watt, unit II 1000 Watt, Modulated 600 Watt |
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* Dimensions and weights may vary according to customer requirements
DirectPoser Two in One
Dimensions (width x depth x height) | 92.5 x 55 x 63.4 in. (2,350 ×1,400 ×1,610 mm) * | Unit weight | 3,970 lb. (1,800 kg) * |
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Plate 15.75 x 19.68 in (400 × 500 mm) | 20 minutes for 0.5 mm relief depth | Media | EPDM black |
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Resolution | From 1,270 to 5,080 dpi. | Maximum imaging area | 42.12 x 34.25 in. (1,070 x 870 mm) * |
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Autofocus calibration | X | Media specific vacuum and registration system | X |
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Registration | +/– 10 µm | Operating conditions | 64° F – 95° F (18° C – 35° C) |
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Power Supply | 400 V, 3-phase, neutral, safety earthing 16 A | External air supply | 200 L/min, clean, dry, oil-free |
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Approvals/conformities | CE | Performance per Laser unit | 1000 Watt / 2000 Watt, 600 WATT / 1200 WATT modulated |
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* Dimensions and weights may vary according to customer requirements
WaterFlusher
Dimensions (width x depth x height) | 86.5 x 38 x 55 in. (2,200 × 960 × 1,400 mm) * | Unit weight | 330 Kg* |
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Plate 15.75 x 19.68 in (400 × 500 mm) | 2 min.* | Media | EPDM black | LAMS black |
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Resolution | From 1,270 to 5,080 dpi floating. | Maximum imaging area | 42.12 x 34.25 in. (1,070 x 870 mm) * |
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Autofocus calibration | Media specific vacuum and registration system |
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Registration | Operating conditions | 64° F – 95° F (18° C – 35° C) |
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Power supply | 400 V, 3-phase, neutral, safety earthing 10 A | External Air Supply | 400 L/min, clean, dry, oil-free |
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Approvals/conformities | CE |
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* Dimensions and weights may vary according to customer requirements
VacuumCleaner
Dimensions (width x depth x height) | 86.5 x 38 x 55 in. (1,160 x 1,100 x 2,570 mm) * 86.5 x 38 x 55 in. (800 x 1,200 x 1,400 mm) activated charcoal * 86.5 x 38 x 55 in. (600 x 400 x 600 mm) 2 x chiller * | Unit weight | 727 lb. (270 kg) | 358 lb. (160 kg) | 176 lb. (80 kg)* |
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Plate 15.75 x 19.68 in (400 × 500 mm) | Media | EPDM black | LAMS black |
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Resolution | 1,270 to 5,080 dpi | Maximum imaging area |
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Autofocus calibration | Media specific vacuum and register system |
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Registration | Operating conditions | 64° F – 95° F (18° C – 35° C) 30 % – 80 % relative humidity
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Power supply | 400 V, 3-phase, neutral, safety earthing 10 A | External air supply | 6 bar at 100 L/min. |
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Approvals/conformities | CE |
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* Dimensions and weights may vary according to customer requirements
Undercut as well as variable flank shapes help to improve print results
Comparison of polymer plate manufacturing versus direct engraving with EPDM
Polymer plate manufacturing consists of an 8-step process:
- Exposure of reverse side - Defining of relief depth by UV ray application, which is not 100 % repeatable
- Masking - Ablation of the LAMS layer «Laser Ablation Masking System
- Main exposure - Exposure with UV rays for hardening of the printing elements
- Washing off - Removing of non-hardened polymers with solvent or water
- Drying - Vaporizing of solvent or water embedded in the material
- Postexposure - Hardening of residual monomers by defining the surface tension
- Recycling - Recovery of solvent and water by purification
- Toxic waste - Polymer residues / solvents / contaminated water are subject to disposal regulations
Advantages of EPDM direct engraving plates
General process advantages
- Standardized «digital» plate manufacturing
- 100% repeatability through stored engraving parameters
- No fluctuations in the manufacturing process
- Easy and quick reproduction even of very small plates
- Undercut engraving for avoiding squeezed edge effect (squashed out ink at the edges)
- Surface engraving for ink reduction in uniformly covered areas
- Flank shaping according to the print job
- Long waiting times avoided when repeating plates
Comparison of polymer plate manufacturing
versus
versus
direct engraving with EPDM
Advantages of EPDM direct engraving plates
Polymer plate manufacturing consists of an 8-step process:
General process advantages
- Exposure of reverse side
- Masking
- Main exposure
- Washing off
- Drying
- Postexposure
- Recycling
- Toxic waste
- Defining of relief depth by UV ray application, which is not 100 % repeatable
- Ablation of the LAMS layer «Laser Ablation Masking System»
- Exposure with UV rays for hardening of the printing elements
- Removing of non-hardened polymers with solvent or water
- Vaporizing of solvent or water embedded in the material
- Hardening of residual monomers by defining the surface tension
- Recovery of solvent and water by purification
- Polymer residues / solvents / contaminated water are subject to disposal regulations
- Standardized «digital» plate manufacturing
- 100% repeatability through stored engraving parameters
- No fluctuations in the manufacturing process
- Easy and quick reproduction even of very small plates
- Undercut engraving for avoiding squeezed edge effect (squashed out ink at the edges)
- Surface engraving for ink reduction in uniformly covered areas
- Flank shaping according to the print job
- Long waiting times avoided when repeating plates
3-step process necessary with direct engraving
- Engraving - Three-dimensional digital engraving of EPDM «natural rubber» substance
- Washing off - Further cleaning of the EPDM plates/sleeves with water
- Waste disposal - Both the collected ablation dust and the rinsing water are subject to disposal regulations
Advantages of EPDM material
- EPDM plates are not sensitive when transported or stored
- EPDM plates are extremely robust and stable for long print runs
- EPDM plates are not subject to environmental conditions or expiration dates when stored
- EPDM plates can be reused thanks to their durability
3-step process necessary with direct engraving
Advantages of EPDM material
- Engraving
- Washing off
- Waste disposal
- Three-dimensional digital engraving of EPDM «natural rubber» substance
- Further cleaning of the EPDM plates/sleeves with water
- Both the collected ablation dust and the rinsing water are subject to disposal regulations
- EPDM plates are not sensitive when transported or stored
- EPDM plates are extremely robust and stable for long print runs
- EPDM plates are not subject to environmental conditions or expiration dates when stored
- EPDM plates can be reused thanks to their durability
Ecological aspect
- No hazardous substances necessary for manufacturing EPDM plates
- No polluting exhaust gases in EPDM plate production
- No waste disposal subject to environmental regulations
- No application of energy and resource intensive systems
- No use of chemical cleaning agents
Economic aspect
- No hazardous substances in EPDM plate manufacturing
- 70% time saving in flexo plate production
- 30% to 50% less plate waste by direct engraving of EPDM plates
- Cleaning expenditure exponentially reduced
Ecological aspect
- No hazardous substances necessary for manufacturing EPDM plates
- No polluting exhaust gases in EPDM plate production
- No waste disposal subject to environmental regulations
- No application of energy and resource intensive systems
- No use of chemical cleaning agents
Economic aspect
- No hazardous substances in EPDM plate manufacturing
- 70% time saving in flexo plate production
- 30% to 50% less plate waste by direct engraving of EPDM plates
- Cleaning expenditure exponentially reduced
Carbon footprint
Which polymer plates do you use?
Co² emission with your plate production
Solvent
Thermal
Water
Solvent
Thermal
Water
Basic data for 1 m² Flexo EPDM plate
Conclusion: ROI on environmentally-friendly investments within a very short time
30% to 50% cost reduction when producing EPDM plates versus polymer plates. Consistent high-quality guaranteed.