AVMaster Liquid Photopolymer

AVMaster

Project Info

Description

The Molding Industry’s Premier Master Material

AVantage® liquid photopolymer resins are designed to meet the increasing demands of the molding industry for improved print quality and consistency while controlling costs and reducing environmental impact.

AVMaster (AVM) liquid photopolymer is specifically formulated for molding applications, and is a highly resistant, durable plate that provides excellent imaging characteristics. AVM is a 80/90 Shore A durometer plate with a wide imaging latitude and delivers exceptional results from the most demanding artwork.
AVantage® AVMolding (80 or 90 shore A) Excellent results where hardness and clear definition of character is required.

Applications

  • Master/Molding

Key Benefits

  • Exceptional imaging quality where fine detail is required
  • Low tack plate throughout
  • UV, heat, and humidity stable
  • Wide exposure latitude, deep reverses

Benefits

Press ready plate in less than one (1) hour and requires significantly less time than sheet plates

  • Material costs are much less than sheet plates and more than competitive with other liquid products
  • Good dimensional stability, polyester backed – very tack free plate
  • Wide imaging latitude – delivers exceptional results from the most demanding artwork
  • Environmentally friendly; a truly sustainable product for our time
  • Excellent durability
  • Low tack plate throughout
  • UV, heat and humidity stable

Storage

Proper storage will extend plate life. Plates should be cleaned thoroughly after each press run and stored away from light in a cool, dry place with a relative humidity of approximately 60%.

Specifications

Reproduction Capabilities

  • Image halftones: 2 to 95% at 85 lines/in.
  • Isolated dots: .015 in. diameter
  • Fine lines: .010 in. width

Processing Data

AVM is designed for use with all competitive detergent, defoamer, and developer. AV washout chemistry is also available.

Recommended Times

  • Back exposure 30 to 120 seconds
  • Main exposure 3 to 7.5 minutes
  • Washout 5 to 10 minutes
  • Drying, less than 30 minutes*
  • Post exposure 10 minutes*

*Reverse order on paper

Appearance

  • Clear to bronze color

Product Availability

  • Gauge: 0.067 – 0.125 in.
  • Floor thickness: 0.035 – 0.080 in.
  • Relief depth: 0.032 – 0.095 in.

Hardness

AVM is available in 80/90 Shore A durometer.

Product Availability

AVM is available in 40 lb. pails, or 55 gal. drums net weight.
This product can also be shipped in 2,200 lb. totes.

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