LUX ITP 60 ™
Photopolymer Plates
LUX® In-the-Plate™: KEY FEATURES
Flat-Top Dots Right Out of the Box. • Flat-top dots while using standard
LUX In-the-Plate (ITP) provides all the benefits of
® ™ platemaking techniques
LUX® Lamination and our exclusive flat top dot shape, • 1:1 mask-to-plate reproduction depending
but with the platemaking convenience of LUX® flat-top on line screen
dots right out of the box. No additional platemaking • Low dot gain
steps or equipment are needed to take advantage of • Exceptional consistency in printing
the print quality and consistency that LUX® flat-top dots
• Outstanding durability and drape
provide.
• Extremely low tack
The premier LUX® ITP™ plate product is LUX® ITP™ 60.
• Solvent or thermal processing
ITP™ 60 is a 60 durometer plate that offers 1:1 mask-to-
plate imaging capability, thus eliminating the need for a SEGMENTS
bump curve. By removing the bump curve, printers are
• Flexible Packaging
able to expand the available color gamut and print
a smaller dot. • Tags and Labels
LUX® ITP™ 60 is a durable and extremely low tack plate, • Folding Carton
which is perfectly suited for long and clean running print
• Sacks, Paper, Multiwall
jobs. It has been designed to be processed in either
solvent or LAVA thermal systems.
When you’re looking to take your game to the next level,
count on the flat-top dot technology leader, MacDermid.
LUX ITP 60 ™
®
Photopolymer Plates
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INK/SOLVENT COMPATIBILITY
LUX® ITP™ 60 is available in thicknesses of 0.045” LUX® ITP™ 60 plates have ink compatibility similar to
(1.14 mm) and 0.067” (1.70 mm) and in sizes up to natural rubber. Plates are compatible with water and
52” x 80”(1,320 mm x 2,032 mm). Please contact your alcohol based inks containing up to 20% acetate. LUX ITP
MacDermid representative for details. 60 is not recommended for oil-based inks, hydro-carbon
solvents, or inks with acetate content higher than 20%.
REPRODUCTION CAPABILITIES
Halftones: 1 - 99% at 175 lpi (59 lines/cm) APPLICATIONS
Fine lines: 0.002 in. (0.05mm) width LUX® ITP™ 60 is a digital sheet photopolymer for use in
Isolated dots: 0.004 in. (0.10 mm) diameter labels, folding carton, multi-wall bag, preprinted liner,
flexible packaging and other flexo markets that require
PLATE PROCESSING* a high durometer plate.
LUX® ITP™ 60 can be processed in either solvent or LAVA
thermal process-ing systems. For solvent processing,
use with SOLVIT® M100, SOLVIT® LO or SOLVIT® QD is
recommended. Most other safe-solvent solutions may
be used. Processing times for any particular job are
determined by equipment; consult your MacDermid
representative for help in optimizing your plate processing.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSING CONDITIONS*
GAUGE DUROMETER DESIRED RELIEF BACK EXPOSURE1,2 FACE EXPOSURE2 WASH OUT3 DRY TIME POST EXPOSURE4 DETACK5
(mil/mm) (Shore A) (mil/mm) (mJ/cm2) (sec) (J/cm2) (min) (sec) (min) (min) (min)
45/1.14 78 20 400 25 13.8 10 280 90 5 3
67/1.70 71 20 672 42 13.8 10 280 120 5 3
*Contact your MacDermid representative for assistance in establishing proper processing conditions
1. Lamp intensity is 16 mW
2. Lamp intensity is 23 mW
3. SOLVIT® M100 washout times 4. Lamp intensity is 17 mW
5. Lamp intensity is 10 mW
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