KODAK SWORD EXCEL Thermal Plates require no preheating or postbaking. They are packed with cutting-edge features that will help you deliver excellent print quality with superb reliability, repeatability, convenience, and speed.
- By eliminating preheating and postbaking, SWORD EXCEL Plates cut processing times and allow you to use smaller processors, which consume less energy and are simple and easy to maintain
- SWORD EXCEL Plates deliver exceptional on-press performance in the most demanding printing environments, even those that use alcohol-free fonts
- High resolution of 1 – 99% @ 200 lpi
- Precise color reproduction for high-quality results
- Ideal for both short- and long-run applications
- Proprietary two-layer coating provides on-press durability without postbaking
- Fast developing in stable, low-pH, long-life negative chemistries
- SWORD EXCEL Plates deliver long run lengths of up to 500,000 impressions
- Available in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. For products available in other regions, click “Change” at the top of the screen to change your region
- Plates have a very wide ink/water latitude on press
- The more uniform grain allows uniform distribution of fountain solution, which:
- Lowers ink and water consumption
- Reduces problems in non-image areas, such as blanket toning and picture framing
- Improves control of ink density
- Improves dot gain control
- Allows for faster sheet drying times
- Wider lithographic latitude on press simplifies press adjustments and allows faster roll-up and restarts
- A brighter plate surface improves contrast for plate inspection
KODAK SWORD EXCEL Thermal Plates can be a key element to improving the Stability of your printing business, helping you achieve your quality, efficiency, profitability, and environmental goals. Learn more about how KODAK Solutions can help you improve your Stability.
