The two new systems are designed to deliver excellent productivity, consistency and quality for processing flexo plates, particularly in combination with the nyloflex NExT Exposure FIII, said Flint.

Three chambers enable the nyloflex Dryer FIII to provide individual temperature control offering energy savings and more efficient drying, according to the manufacturer.

Six drying drawers also allow for easy and comfortable handling.

In the nyloflex Light Finisher F111, high performance UV-A and UV-C tubes provide a very short processing times, said Flint.

All lamps are equipped with electronic ballast and start simultaneously. The operating hours of the tubes are metered automatically and recorded separately for post-exposure and light finishing.

Nyloflex NExT Exposure uses high intensity UV-A LEDs so rapid crosslinking of the photopolymer surface is achieved before oxygen inhibition can occur, giving a flat top dot structure on the plate and a virtual 1:1 image reproduction from the digital file to the finished plate, according to Flint.

The high level of UV emission improves the reproduction of fine relief elements, said the manufacturer.

When combined with high resolution surface screening, the resulting surface texture of the flat top dots provides an optimal surface to enhance ink laydown, ink density, and consistency in printing.

Compared to standard UV tubes, the UV LEDs show a significantly higher level of UV intensity, a much more consistent emission and longer lifetime, according to Flint.

In addition to the nyloflex® NExT Exposure F III (for formats up to 920 x 1200 mm / 36 x 47 inches) a nyloflex® NExT Exposure F V (for formats up to 1320 x 2032 mm / 52 x 80 inches) is available as well.