AVBag Liquid Photopolymer

AVantage AVB Liquid Photopolymer Plate

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AVantage Liquid Photopolymer AVBag for Poly Bag Printers

AVantage® AVBag liquid photopolymer (50 shore A) Ideal for the multi-wall bag industry. Provides excellent print results on both paper and poly bags.

AVantage® liquid photopolymer.
Enhanced Print Quality and Imaging for Multi-Wall and Poly Bag Printers 

AVantage® liquid photopolymer resins are designed to meet the increasing demands of the packaging industry for improved print quality and consistency while controlling costs and reducing environmental impact.

AVBag (AVB) is specifically formulated for multi-wall bag and poly bag applications and is a highly resilient, durable plate that provides excellent ink transfer. AVB is a 55 Shore A durometer plate with a wide imaging latitude and delivers exceptional results from the most demanding artwork.

AVB is compatible with most water-based and glycol-based inks.

Applications 

  • Multi-Wall/Poly Bag

Key Benefits 

  • Excellent press printability / plate run durability
  • Low tack plate throughout, clean running on press
  • UV, heat, and humidity stable
  • Highly resilient plate with excellent ink transfer
  • Wide exposure latitude, deep reverses
  • Optional GPX finishing

Benefits

Press ready plate in less than one (1) hour and requires significantly less time than sheet plates

  • Material costs are much less than sheet plates and more than competitive with other liquid products
  • Easy mounting on printing presses and easy to handle/store
  • Good dimensional stability, polyester backed – very tack free plate
  • Wide imaging latitude – delivers exceptional results from the most demanding artwork
  • Environmentally friendly; a truly sustainable product for our time
  • Excellent press printability / plate run durability
  • Low tack plate throughout, clean running on press
  • UV, heat, and humidity stable
  • Highly resilient plate with excellent ink transfer
  • Optional GPX finishing

Storage

Proper storage will extend plate life. Plates should be cleaned thoroughly after each press run and stored away from light in a cool, dry place with a relative humidity of approximately 60%.

Ink/Solvent Compatibility

AVB is compatible with most water-based and glycol-based inks.

Specifications

  • reproduction capabilities
  • Image halftones: 3 to 95% at 120 lines/in.
  • Isolated dots: .005 in. diameter
  • Fine lines: .003 in. width

Processing Data

AVB is designed for use with all competitive detergent, defoamer, and developer. AV washout chemistry is also available.

Recommended Times

  • Back exposure – 30 to 120 seconds
  • Main exposure – 3 to 7.5 minutes
  • Washout – 5 to 10 minutes
  • Drying, – less than 30 minutes*
  • Post exposure – 10 minutes*
  • *Reverse order on paper

Appearance

  • Red color
  • thickness
  • Gauge: 0.067 – 0.125 in.
  • Floor thickness: 0.035 – 0.080 in.
  • Relief depth: 0.032 – 0.045 in.

Hardness

AVB is available in 55 Shore A durometer.

Product Availability

AVB is available in 40 lb. pails, or 55 gal. drums net weight.
This product can also be shipped in 2,200 lb. totes.

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