Description
The Stamp Industry’s Solution… When Yellowing Resistance and Clarity Are Essential.
AVantage® AVStamp liquid photopolymer (50 shore A) The perfect solution for stamps where consistent and crisp ink transfer is needed. The clarity and overall UV stability with this resin is unmatched in the industry today.
AVantage liquid photopolymer resins are designed to meet the increasing demands of the stamp industry for improved print quality and consistency while controlling costs and reducing environmental impact.
AVStamp (AVS) is specifically formulated for the stamp industry and combines yellowing resistance with UV stability for impressive flexiblity and durability. AVS is a 50 Shore A durometer plate designed for the craft, hobby, and scrapbook markets.
AVS is compatible with most water-based and glycol-based inks.
Applications
- Stamp
Key Benefits
- High flexibility
- Medium tack
- UV, heat, and humidity stable
- Highly resilient plate with excellent ink transfer
- Non-yellowing
- Exceptional clarity
Benefits
- Good dimensional stability, polyester backed
- Wide imaging latitude – delivers exceptional results from the most demanding artwork
- Environmentally friendly; a truly sustainable product for our time
- High flexibility
- Medium tack
- UV, heat and humidity stable
- Highly resilient plate with excellent ink transfer
- Non-yellowing
- Excellent clarity
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%.
Ink/Solvent Compatibility
AVS is compatible with most water-based and glycol-based inks.
Specifications
Reproduction Capabilities
- Image halftones: 5 to 90% at 100 lines/in.
- Isolated dots: 10 in. diameter
- Fine lines: 7 in. width
Processing Data
AVS is designed for use with all competitive detergent, defoamer, and developer. AV washout chemistry is also available.
Recommended times
- Back exposure 30 to 90 seconds
- Main exposure 3 to 6 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
AVS is available in 80/90 Shore A durometer.
Product Availability
AVS is available in 40 lb. pails, or 55 gal. drums net weight.
This product can also be shipped in 2,200 lb. totes.