Flint Group: Outstanding print performance with nyloflex® NExT
Results presented at ProFlex and Labelexpo Europe
Visitors to the Flint Group stand at ProFlex, Stuttgart, and Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, were able to witness at first hand some of the many excellent results that have been achieved using Flint Group Flexographic Products new and innovative exposure technology, nyloflex® NExT. Print samples obtained from several European customers during exhaustive print trials using varying ink systems and substrates were displayed at both shows receiving universal approval from both print experts and customers alike.
nyloflex® NExT
nyloflex® NExT is a new, high intensity UV exposure technology from Flint Group, which enables precise reproduction of the digital layout onto the finished printing plate by exposing the printing plates with UV-A-LEDs. This innovative way of exposing offers great possibilities to establish a new quality standard for flexo platemaking. The high level of UV emission leads to a significant improvement of the reproduction of finest relief elements. The reproduction of high resolution surface screening provides superior print quality with much better ink laydown. The improved mechanical properties and the precisely defined surface of the flat top dots ensure a consistent high print quality and long print runs. In comparison to typical digital dots, the physical characteristics of flat top dots enable reduced dot gain tolerances, which are usually caused by varying impression settings. Due to the precise reproduction of image data a 1:1 image transfer onto the printing plate can be obtained, which clearly extends the colour gamut and improves the contrast of the printed image.
The nyloflex® NExT technology does not require any additional consumables, which is a huge advantage compared to competitive technologies. It is suitable for all standard digital flexo plates in all plate formats and plate thicknesses and can be easily integrated into an existing digital workflow.
To benefit from this new technology, Flint Group Flexographic Products offers two types of nyloflex® NExT Exposure units:
• nyloflex® NExT Exposure F III, the mid size exposure unit with format 920 x 1200 mm (36 x 47 in).
• nyloflex® NExT Exposure F V, the large size exposure unit with format 1320 x 2032 mm (52 x 80 in).
The market launch of the new technology is planned for November 2011.
For more information, please visit www.flintgrp.com or contact info.flexo@flintgrp.com.
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With nyloflex® NExT outstanding print results can be achieved on film and paper.
Flint Group
Flint Group is dedicated to serving the global printing and packaging industry. The company develops, manufactures and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: a vast range of conventional and energy curable inks and coatings for most offset, flexographic and gravure applications; pressroom chemicals, printing blankets and sleeves for offset printing; photopolymer printing plates and sleeves, plate-making equipment and flexographic sleeve systems; pigments and additives for use in inks and other colourant applications. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Flint Group employs some 7300 people. Revenues for 2010 were € 2.2 billion (US $2.9 billion). On a worldwide basis, the company is the number one or number two supplier in every major market segment it serves. For more information, please visit www.flintgrp.com