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- Plates – Magnesium, Zinc, Copper and Brass Engraving Plates from MENA.
- Chemicals – Plate etch additives, Developers, Re-touch products and Top Removers.
- Counter Die Materials – QPI 100, CB 100 and CFP 100 detail powder for embossing counters and duplicates.
View MENA Brass Photoengraving Plates
MENA Brass Photoengraving Plates
Engravers Brass
| Size | Gauge | Sheets/Case | Weight/Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro-Coat Brass | |||
| 16 x 20 | .064 (16 ga) | 30 | 6.5 lbs. |
| 16 x 24 | .250 (1/4”) | 6 | 29.8 lbs. |
| Pos-E-Brass | |||
| 16 x 24 Pos | .25 | 6 | 27.8 lbs. |
Non-standard sizes and gauges of copper and brass are available. Such orders are not cancelable and are subject to a premium charge. Prices and delivery subject to inquiry. Non-standard sizes cut from large sheets receive a cutting charge of $1.50/final cut sheet size, e. g. 1-24” x 36” sheet = 2-18” x 24” sheets or an ad- ditional $3.00 charge for cutting. Cutting charge also applies to special orders. Scrap generated will be charged to customer. Shipping Policy for Copper and Brass: 1-20 Cases; freight FOB Plant, 21+ cases; freight prepaid.
CNC Brass – Noncoated
| Size | Gauge | Sheets/Case | Weight/Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 x 24 | .252 | 4 | 41.6 lbs. |
| 24 x 24 | .127 | 13 | 22.3 lbs. |
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MENA Engravers Copper Photoengraving Plates
Available in Non-Sensitized, Hydro-Coat® and Presensitized
| Size | Gauge | Sheets/Case | Weight/Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 x 20 | .064 (16 ga) | 30 | 6.5 lbs. |
| 18 x 24 | .064 (16 ga) | 20 | 8.8 lbs. |
| 18 x 36 | .064 (16 ga) | 15 | 13.2 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .064 (16 ga) | 10 | 17.6 lbs. |
| 15 x 36 | .250 (1/4”) | 4 | 43.0 lbs. |
| 22 x 36 | .250 (1/4”) | 4 | 64.7 lbs. |
| Pos-E-Cop | |||
| 16 x 20 | .064 (16 ga) | 25 | 6.5 lbs. |
| 15 x 36 | .250 (1/4”) | 4 | 43.0 lbs. |
Non-standard sizes and gauges of copper and brass are available. Such orders are not cancelable and are subject to a premium charge. Prices and delivery subject to inquiry. Non-standard sizes cut from large sheets receive a cutting charge of $1.50/final cut sheet size, e. g. 1-24” x 36” sheet = 2-18” x 24” sheets or an ad- ditional $3.00 charge for cutting. Cutting charge also applies to special orders. Scrap generated will be charged to customer. Shipping Policy for Copper and Brass: 1-20 Cases; freight FOB Plant, 21+ cases; freight prepaid.
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MENA Red Top or AQ-BLU Magnesium Photoengraving Plates
| Size | Gauge | Sheets/Case | Weight/Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 x 24 | .064 | 50 | 1.78 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .064 | 25 | 3.56 lbs. |
| 20 x 24 | .064 | 50 | 1.98 lbs. |
| 30 x 40 | .064 | 25 | 4.94 lbs. |
| 19.7 x 25.6 | .069 | 50 | 2.24 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .069 | 25 | 3.83 lbs. |
| 19.7 x 25.6 | .080 | 50 | 2.59 lbs |
| 24 x 36 | .080 | 25 | 4.44 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .098 | 20 | 5.44 lbs. |
| 18 x 24 | .118 | 30 | 3.28 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .118 | 15 | 6.56 lbs. |
| 18 x 24 | .153 | 26 | 4.25 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .153 | 13 | 8.50 lbs. |
| 30 x 40 | .153 | 10 | 11.81 lbs. |
| 19.7 x 25.6 | .197 | 15 | 6.39 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .197 | 10 | 10.94 lbs. |
| 18 x 24 | .250 | 16 | 6.94 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .250 | 8 | 13.89 lbs. |
| 30 x 40 | .250 | 5 | 19.29 lbs. |
| 19.7 x 25.6 | .276 | 12 | 8.95 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .276 | 7 | 15.33 lbs. |
MEL (Magnesium Elektron Graphic Art Products) Shipping Policy 1-19 Cases; Freight FOB Plant 20 Cases; Freight PPD Non Standard Sizes and Gauges Available
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MENA Premium Engravers Zinc Photoengraving Plates
Available in Non-Sensitized, Hydro-Coat® and Presensitized
| Size | Gauge | Sheets/Case | Weight/Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 x 24 | .032 | 50 | 3.59 lbs. |
| 18 x 24 | .064 (16 ga) | 30 | 7.19 lbs. |
| 20 x 24 | .064 (16 ga) | 20 | 7.99 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .064 (16 ga) | 15 | 14.38 lbs. |
| 20 x 24 | .125 | 10 | 16 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .125 | 10 | 28 lbs. |
| 18 x 24 | .153 (11 pt) | 10 | 17.18 lbs. |
| 20 x 24 | .153 (11 pt) | 10 | 19.09 lbs. |
| 24 x 36 | .153 (11 pt) | 6 | 34.37 lbs. |
| Pos-E-Zinc | |||
| 20 x 24 | .064 (16 ga) | 20 | 7.99 lbs. |
Shipping Policy: 1-22 cases; Freight FOB Plant, 23+ cases; Freight Prepaid.
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Photoengraving Chemicals
MENA Plate Chemicals
- Red Top Plate Cold Developer PRC – 5 Gallon Pail
- Red Top Plate Cold Developer PRV – 55 Gallon Drum
- Red Top Photoresist – PRC Resist w/ Thinner – 1 qt.
- AQ BLU Developer Concentrate – 5 gallon pail
- AQ Blu Top Remover – 5 Gallon Pail
- AQ BLU Photoresist – 1 Quart
- AQ BLU Photoresist Thinner – 1 Quart
- MEL Mag Prime – 1 Gallon Elektron Etch Mag Additive – 5 Gallon Pail
MENA Zinc Chemicals
- Hydro-Coat® Heated Developer (Machine Developer) – 5 Gal. Pail
- Hydro-Coat® Cold Developer Concentrate (Tray Developer) – 5 Gal. Pail
- Super Etch Zinc Additive – 5 gallons (18.9 ltrs.)
- Velv-Etch Zinc Filming Agent – gallons (18.9 ltrs.)
Shipping Policy: 1-17 pails; Freight FOB Plant, 18+ pails; freight FOB Plant pre- paid, palletized in multiples of 6, 12 and 18 pails per skid.
AV Zinc Etch Additive
- AV Zinc Etch – 5 Gallon Pail
MENA Copper Chemicals
- Copper-Chem® 13A – 1 lb Bottle (454 gr) – (4 btls per case)
- Copper-Chem® 13B – 1 lb Bottle (454 gr) – (4 btls per case)
- Copper-Chem® 76 – 1 qt (.95 liters) – (4 btls per case)
- Copper-Chem® 77 – 100 gr (10 Paks)
MENA Magnesium Etch Additives
- Magnesium Developer
- X5K Filming Agent
- Hydro-Etch Etchant Additive
- Rev-Flex® Etchant Additive
- X-Flex Filming Agent
- Mago 20X
Shipping Policy: 1-17 pails; Freight FOB Plant – 18+ pails; Freight FOB Plant prepaid, palletized in multiples of 6, 12 and 18 pails per skid.
MENA Hydro-Coat® Chemicals
- Hydro-Coat® Heated Developer Concentrate (add 5 parts water to 1 part Developer)
- Hydro-Coat® Cold Developer Concentrate (add 5 parts water to 1 part Developer)
- Hydro-Coat® Top Remover Concentrate (add 2 parts water to 1 part Top Remover)
- Hydro-Coat® Top Remover II (Do not dilute)
Offered in 5 gallon (18.9 lters) containers. Shipping Policy: 1 – 17 pails; Freight FOB Plant, 18+ pails; Freight Prepaid. Pal- latized in multiples of 6, 12 and 18 pails per skid.
QPI Molding Compound
For Embossing Counters and Duplicates
- QPI 100 (Gray or Black) – sold in 50-65 lb. rolls.
- CB 100 Composite for Thin Counters (.030)
- CFP 100 Detail Powder for CB 100 – sold by the pound.
Photopolymer for Intaglio Counters
- KF 95 A2 (water-wash only) 16-1/2” x 23-3/8” .038 thick-packed 20/case
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Photoengraving Film, Chemicals and Accessories
Camera Film
For Tray and Rapid Access Development
- KICF 1012 – 100 sheets 10”x12” per box
- KICF 1114 – 100 sheets 11”x14” per box
- KICF 1218 – 100 sheets 12”x18” per box
- KICF 2024 – 100 sheets 20”x24” per box
Pos-E-Plate Developer
- Sold in 1 gallon containers; add 6 parts water to 1 part concentrate.
Case contains 4-one gallon containers.
Shipping: 1-16 gallons; Freight FOB Plant. 17+ gallons; Freight Prepaid.
Plate Protector
- Express Guard Plate Protector (5 gallons – 18.9 liters)
- Gum Arabic (1 gallon)
- Visko Concentrate (1 quart)
Retouching Varnish
- For retouching photoengraving plate (.5 liter bottle)
Photoresist
- Hydro-Coat Photoresist (1 liter bottle)
- AQ Blue Photoresist (1 liter bottle)
Descum Pads
- Developer – Descum 4”x6” Pads 12 per case
Descum Chalk
- Use for Descumming and cleaning plates (6 lb. can)
Charcoal Blocks
- Removes scratches from engraving plates (4-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 3”)
Fume Eliminator
- Use in Magnesium Bath to remove Nitric Fumes (35 lb. Pail)
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Engraving Matrix and Accessories
Matrix Board for Flexo Plates
440 Square Shrink Matrix – 33” x 60” sheets
- AV-440-11
- AV-440-91 SG
Sheets are available in 33” x 30” size
Matrix Board for Embossing Counters & Duplicates
33” x 60” sheets
- AV-101 SPEC 140-150
- AV-161 SPEC 110-120
- AV-241 BB SPEC 200-210
- AV-65 Embossing Uncoated
Release Sprays
12 cans per case
- Stoner E-497
- Graphite-Spray
- Repelzit-Spray
Perforated Metal
- PERMET 32 x 25 – .012 thickness – 32-1/4” x 35-7/8”
Fill-in Powder – Red (80 Mesh)
- 30” Rolls, 30” wide – .008 thickness – 50# Rolls
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