SCREEN Launches PlateRite 4600N Series, Designed for Four A4-size Pages
SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN GA) has finalized development of its PlateRite 4600N series of thermal CtP systems. The models are designed to handle plates containing four A4-size pages, with each delivering an outstanding combination of high throughput, versatility and environmental performance. The series is scheduled for simultaneous worldwide release this July.
In recent years, the printing industry has been increasingly calling for the introduction of CtP systems that, in addition to high productivity and quality, offer improved usability enabling the reduction of operating costs, as well as more eco-friendly designs that decrease environmental impact. In answer to these needs, SCREEN GA has developed the PlateRite 4600N series. Its three models are the latest updates to the company’s PlateRite 4600 series, a lineup that has achieved a highly impressive track record since it debuted.
Each of the new systems continues to offer the same stable, high-speed exposure, thanks to SCREEN GA’s highly regarded fiber laser diode heads. In addition, they are now also capable of handling plate sizes extending up to 830 x 680 mm, making them compatible with a wider range of printing presses.
The series includes the E, S and Z models, which have each been designed to meet specific production needs. While the E model is equipped with 16 channel exposure heads, giving it a throughput of 11 plates per hour,1 the S model has 32 channel heads and a throughput of 21 plates per hour.1 At the top end of the lineup is the Z model, featuring 64 channel heads that enable it to achieve an output of up to 33 plates per hour.1
The E, S and Z models are also compatible with SCREEN GA’s newly available single cassette autoloader. The SA-L4600N offers significant improvements in operability and is able to automatically supply up to 100 plates in one cycle. With the new model, individual plates can also be fed manually at the bridge connecting the autoloader to the CtP system, allowing other types of plate to be smoothly inserted during production runs.