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Kodak THERMOFLEX Wide
Developed specifically for the unique requirements of the packaging industry, Kodak THERMOFLEX platesetters help turn prepress into a controlled, digital manufacturing process. THERMOFLEX CTP systems enhance the quality of flexographic printing, reduce cycle times, and improve process control by eliminating variables in the plate manufacturing process.

The THERMOFLEX Wide platesetter is the cornerstone of any large-volume operation, from flexible packaging converters producing sleeves, to corrugated packaging trade shops making plates up to 6.35mm (.25 in.). It is available in three modes - sheet only, sleeve only, and combination sheet/sleeve. In sleeve mode, the THERMOFLEX Wide platesetter supports both seamless photopolymer sleeves as well as digital plate-on-sleeve imaging applications.

 

The unique quick-change feature enables a single operator to switch the THERMOFLEX platesetter from sheet mode to sleeve mode in a matter of minutes, without the need for any auxiliary equipment. The system allows on-device sleeve load and unload without the need for an offline load/unload station, reducing labor, time, and space requirements. The THERMOFLEX Wide device forms part of a complete digital plate-on-sleeve solution that is capable of producing up to four wide-web, press-ready sleeves per hour with perfect registration.

Kodak HyperFlex resolution enhancement software allows you to control relief depth and dot profiles for consistent presswork and high print quality, particularly in highlights. Combines with Kodak Prinergy Powerpack workflow system, color proofing systems, and internet connectivity tools, ThermoFlex platesetters are part of a complete solution that delivers quality, fast payback, and customer satisfaction.

  Features and Benefits
  • Enhanced print quality
  • Plate-to-plate repeatability
  • Kodak HYPERFLEX Ready imaging technology
  • Digital plate and sleeve imaging
  • Semi-automated sheet-to-sleeve mode changes
  • On-device sleeve loading and unloading
  • Seamless photopolymer and plate-on-sleeve support
  • Complete digital plate-on-sleeve workflow
  • Five year parts coverage
Kodak ThermoFlex Wide Platesetter Product Specifications
Image speed*
Linear speed
Area
Plate
F-speed (fast)
Plates: 50.8 mm (2.0 in) per min
Sleeves: 63.5 mm (2.5 in) per min
4.1m2 per hour 1,067 x 1,524 mm (42 x 60 in): 30 min
1,320 x 2,032 mm (52 x 80 in): 40 min
V-speed (very fast)

Plates: 66 mm (2.6 in) per min
Sleeves: 86.4 mm (3.4 in) per min

5.3m2 per hour

1,067 x 1,524 mm (42x60 in): 23 min
1,320 x 2,032 mm (52 x 80 in): 30 min
Plate Imaging
Sleeve Imaging

Media Specifications
Media type

Qualified digital flexographic and rotary letterpress
Qualified processless film

 Qualified seamless digital photopolymer sleeves and digital photopolymer plates mounted on sleeve
Media sizes Any plate size up to
1,321 x 2,032 mm (52 x 80 in) 		Minimum sleeve inner diameter: 90.67 mm (3.57 in)
Maximum print repeat: 1,066.8 mm (42 in)
Maximum length: 1,828.8 mm (72 in)

Media thickness

0.18 to 6.35 mm (0.007 to 0.250 in.)

Any thickness

Repeatability

 8 microns between two plates imaged on the same device (at maximum plate size)  

Screening**

 AM screening: 1 to 99% at 175 LPI line screen
Kodak Maxtone hybrid screening
HyperFlex resolution enhancement software		  
Models 1,067 x 1,524 mm (42 x 60 in)
1,321 x 2,032 mm (52 x 80 in) 		 
Physical Characteristics
Size (H x W x D)

Wide l
1,003 x 3,124 x 1,855 mm (39.5 x 123 x 73 in.)
Wide ll
1,397 x 3,327 x 1,880 mm (55 x 131 x 74 in)

1,391 x 3,338 x 1,891 mm (55 x 131 x 74 in)

Options

 Sleeve including: quick-change automated drum storage systems; universal sleeve arbor; sleeve toolkit software Complete digital plate-on-sleeve solution

*  Sleeve  imaging speed is for the largest repeat, Imaging speed is faster for smaller repeats. "Blank-skip" feature increases imaging speed for plates and sleeves that have non-image areas.
** Imaging specification may exceed media capability.