Flexo Printing Plates

1. Fujifilm Brings Flenex FW to Flexo Platemaking
PRODUCT BROCHURE
• Total platemaking process time under 40 minutes
• Highest flexo quality (200 lpi, 1% process dot)
• More output per shift for class-leading productivity
• Eliminates costs attributed to solvent and thermal
technology
• Compatible with existing water-wash equipment
Conventional Thermal and Solvent Plate Flenex FW Waterwash Plate

2. FLENEX FW
DIGITAL AND ANALOG PLATES
Less Processing, More Productivity
Flenex FW reduces platemaking processing times to
less than 40 minutes, 300% faster than leading solvent
systems and 1.5 times faster than current thermal and
water technologies. Faster plate making means more
time on press and a dramatic increase in your output
per shift, while freeing you to redeploy your labor costs
to more value-added activities.
Unmatched Image Quality
Flenex FW’s innovative water wash chemistry does far
more than simply eliminate the need for solvents and
wicking cloths – it delivers longer runs while producing
a consistent 200 lpi at 4,400 dpi, 1% process dot
structure for print quality never before seen with flexo
plates.
Introducing Flenex FW – Fujifilm’s latest industry-changing technology expressly developed for flexo
printers. Flenex FW provides the highest flexo print quality at the fastest production times, while
significantly lowering cost-in-use compared to thermal, solvent or other water-wash technology.
Flenex FW Digital and Analog Flexo Plates
■ Exposure ■ Washout ■ Drying ■ Post-exposure Detack
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Leading Solvent
Wash Plate
Leading
Water+Strong
Alkaline Water
Digital Plate – High Gradation
Original image
Solvent plate
Printing
Extended image of Screen
(SEM image x 200)
Screen shape of the plate
Print dot shape and size
Flenex FW plate
“Round Top-Dot” “Flat Top-Dot”
Poor Gradation High Gradation
3% 2% 1% 3% 2% 1%
Minutes

3. FLENEX FW
DIGITAL AND ANALOG PLATES
Longer Runs per Plate
The exclusive chemistry of Flenex FW enables each
plate to perform longer on press than competitive
platemaking options. Flenex FW is proven to deliver
significantly improvements in plate durability and
reductions in plate swell. This one-two productivity
punch increases overall press uptime resulting in
longer print runs and greater overall shop profitability.
Ink and Equipment Compatible
Standard, low-cost waterwash equipment is all you
need to process Flenex FW plates.
Flenex FW is fully compatible with all common CTP
imaging equipment including ESKO, Dainippon
Screen and Kodak. Fujifilm also offers a full range of
waterwash processing equipment from small stand-
alone units to full in-line systems. Either way you
go, you dodge the expense of higher-cost solvent
and thermal processors as well as those infamous
upcharges on consumables.
Plus both the analog and digital versions of Flenex FW
can be used with any UV, waterbase or solvent-based
inks. No special SKUs needed. Just clean and get
ready for the next job – no matter what ink is required.
Environmentally Friendlier and Safer
Washout of Flenex FW plates is accomplished with
only a mild detergent and typically allows for the
residual solution to be treated as common wastewater
after removing a small amount of residual particulate.
This particulate can normally be treated as common
waste with minimal, if any, environmental impact.*
Compare this to the known impact solvents and
wicking cloths make on the environment during
their life cycle of manufacture, application
and disposal, and you’ll see how
Flenex FW provides you a
greener solution.
Not working with solvents will be
welcomed by your employees too. In fact the
unique low pH level of Flenex FW provides a safer
environment for even those working with other water-
wash plates requiring high alkaline cleaning solutions.
No more residual industrial waste.
THE FUJIFILM GREEN POLICY
We at Fujifilm believe that “sustainable
development” of the Earth, mankind,
and companies in the 21st century is an issue
that must be addressed with the highest priority.
As a socially responsible corporation, we actively
undertake corporate activities with our environmental
values in mind. We strive to be a dedicated steward
of the environment and assist our customers and
corporate partners in doing the same.
TM
Durability
Plate Producers Flenex FW Water Wash A
Durability(ft) 262,467 16,404
Application Stickers/Labels
Printing Machine Mark Andy
The kind of paper Tack Paper
Press speed 70~100/minute
Printing Plate Digital1.14mm(0.045)
Flenex FW Solvent A
590,051 262,467
Cartons
OMET
Coated Paper
55m/minute
Digital1.14mm(0.045)
650,000
500,000
300,000
150,000
0
Flenex FW Water Wash A
650,000
500,000
300,000
150,000
0
Flenex FW Solvent A
Flenex FW plates were four to 10 times more durable than the most commonly used waterwash
flexo plates and more than twice as durable as solvent technologies.
Plate Swell
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Condition➀
Ethyl acetate, r.t.
Condition➁
UV-ink(Golden), 50°C
Condition➂
2fmonomer/1fmonomer=1/1.
Swellingrate[%]
Swellingrate[%]
Swellingrate[%]
Flenex FW Solvent Flenex FW Solvent Flenex FW Solvent
■ 12h
■ 24h
■ 12h
■ 24h
■ 12h
■ 24h
In 12 and 24 hour plate swell tests, Flenex FW resulted in 25% to 45% less swelling compared
to solvent plates.
*Local regulations should always be validated for proper
environmental disposal requirement.

4. Technical Specification
FLENEX FW
DIGITAL AND ANALOG PLATES
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Analog Plate – Features
Product Line-up
Digital Plate – Features
Flenex FW Plate
Cover Film
Slip Coat
Photopolymer
Adhesive layer
Base film (PET)
Flenex FW Plate
Cover Film
Black-mask layer
Photopolymer
Adhesive layer
Base film (PET)
Product Structure
Features
• High Resolution: Screen 175Lpi/2%~
(By exposure adjustment, 175Lpi 1% is possible)
• Quick plate-making: 40min/1 sheet
Product Structure
Features
• High Resolution: Screen 175Lpi/1%~
(By exposure adjustment, 200Lpi is possible)
• Quick plate-making: 40min/1 sheet
• Easy image control: Small “Bump-UP” characteristic
• High gradation: “Flat Top Dot” shape
Main applications Flexible packing, stickers/labels, Envelopes, cartons,
paper/plastic bags, Varnish coating
Varnish coating
Plate Types Analog Plates Digital Plates Analog/Digital Plates
Productspecifications
Support polyester film 0.125mm (0.005) polyester film 01.25mm (0.005) polyester film 0.250mm (0.010)
Thickness 1.14 mm (0.045) 1.14 mm (0.045) 0.95 mm (0.037)
1.70 mm (0.067) 1.70 mm (0.067) 1.14 mm (0.045)
2.84 mm (0.112”) 2.84 mm (0.112”)
Size* 457x610mm (18x24”) 457x635mm (18x25”) 850x1070mm (33.5x42.1)
610x762mm (24x30”) 533x508mm (21x20”) 900x1200mm (35.4x47.2)
762x1016mm (30x40”) 635x762mm (25x30”)
900x1200mm (35.4x47.2”) 660x1207mm (26x47.5”)
1067x1524mm (42x60”) 900x1200mm (35.4x47.2”)
1067x1270mm (42x50”)
1067x1524mm (42x60”)
Hardness
(Shore A)**
74/77/79 (° ) 1.14mm 74/77/79 (° ) 1.14mm 80 (° ) 0.95mm
62/68/74 (° ) 1.70mm 62/68/74 (° ) 1.70mm 78 (° ) 1.14mm
66 (° ) 2.54mm 66 (° ) 2.54mm
60/66 (° ) 2.84mm 60/66 (° ) 2.84mm
Ink Capatibility Water-base ink Water-base ink Water-base/UV varnish
UV ink UV ink
Solvent ink Solvent ink
Water-base/UV varnish Water-base/UV varnish
* The number of sheets per case may vary by product grade. Please contact account executive with any questions.
**Fujifilm measurements