AVantage Capping Resin (AVCAP) is transforming the packaging and printing industry with its innovative design, specifically created to enhance the performance of softer-base AVantage® liquid photopolymers. In this blog, we’ll explore how AVCAP dramatically improves print quality, extends plate life, and reduces environmental impact, making it an essential solution for various applications in the packaging world.
What is AVantage Capping Resin?
AVantage Capping Resin is formulated to work seamlessly with AVantage® liquid photopolymers, providing capped printing plates that achieve unparalleled print quality. This resin is particularly effective in multi-wall, folding carton, corrugated, and wide web applications, offering a flexible solution that ensures consistency in high-quality prints.
Key Benefits of AVantage Capping Resin
1. Dramatically Improves Print Quality
AVCAP enhances the overall quality of prints by allowing the production of liquid photopolymer plates that can image the finest details. With AVCAP, printers can maintain clean, open reverses and achieve exceptional tonal range. This capability makes it ideal for complex packaging designs, including those requiring fine text or intricate graphics.
2. Extended Plate Life
One of the most remarkable features of AVantage Capping Resin is its ability to extend plate life in terms of impression count. The addition of AVCAP during the plate making process results in plates that can withstand more impressions without sacrificing print quality. This durability reduces the need for frequent plate replacements, ultimately reducing operational costs.
3. Significant Reduction in Fluting
Fluting is a common challenge in packaging printing, especially in corrugated applications. AVantage Capping Resin significantly reduces fluting, ensuring a smooth and consistent print even on materials with irregular surfaces. This results in a higher-quality final product, ensuring that the printed materials look as good as they perform.
4. Wider Exposure Latitude & Deep Reverses
AVCAP offers a broader exposure latitude, which enables printers to create deep reverses that maintain crisp, clear details. This feature is crucial in ensuring that even the most delicate design elements are accurately reproduced, regardless of the print run’s complexity.
5. Improved Tonal Range
With AVCAP, you can achieve an improved tonal range, reproducing tones from 2-95% at 133 lpi (lines per inch). This increased tonal flexibility allows printers to produce both solid colors and halftones within the same plate, making it easier to execute intricate and multi-tone designs without compromising quality.
Applications of AVantage Capping Resin
AVantage Capping Resin is versatile and effective in a wide range of applications. These include:
- Multi-Wall Bags: AVCAP’s ability to handle fine details and produce clean reverses makes it perfect for multi-wall bag applications, where durability and print clarity are essential.
- Folding Cartons: The resin’s ability to maintain consistency across various print runs makes it ideal for folding carton applications, where visual impact and precision are key to consumer engagement.
- Corrugated Packaging: AVCAP is particularly beneficial in corrugated printing, where it improves ink transfer, reduces dot gain, and minimizes the effects of fluting.
Specifications and Availability
AVantage Capping Resin is formulated with the following specifications:
- Hardness: 60 Shore A
- Appearance: Red
- Cap Thickness: 0.005–0.010 inches
- Tone Range Reproduction: 2–95%
- Line Screen (lpi, max.): 133
AVCAP is available in 20 or 40 lb. delts, with customized packaging available upon request.
Why Choose AVantage Capping Resin?
The packaging industry is increasingly demanding high-quality prints, greater consistency, and cost-effective solutions. AVantage Capping Resin meets these needs by providing a solution that enhances print quality, extends plate life, and ensures that packaging remains vibrant and professional. Whether you’re working with folding cartons, corrugated materials, or multi-wall bags, AVCAP gives you the flexibility and durability needed to produce top-tier products.
AVantage Capping Resin is a breakthrough product for those looking to elevate the quality and efficiency of their print operations. With its ability to reduce fluting, extend plate life, and enhance tonal range, AVCAP is an indispensable asset for modern printers in the packaging industry. Contact us today to learn more.
