Azura TU
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Azura TU CHEMISTRY-FREE THERMAL PLATE SYSTEM FOR DEMANDING SHEET-FED COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS. UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE.

Azura TU Designed for high-volume printing, Azura TU simplifies platemaking, delivers uncompromising quality and is easy on the environment. Azura TU is a true chemistry-free plate that can handle print runs up to 150.000 copies. Based on Agfa Gra phics’ award-winning ThermoFuseTM technology, Azura TU outperforms every other plate in its class. If you insist on delivering the highest possible quality, want to dramatically reduce time to press, and are concerned for the environment, then this is the plate system for you. Unmatched Performance. A Breakthrough in Chemistry-Free Platemaking...

Better for the Environment True chemistry-free speaks for itself. As the image formation is a physical process, there is no need for developer or replenisher. No chemicals means less disposal costs, a safer work environment and less waste. Azura TU’s environmental advantages encompass the entire platemaking system. The Amazing Azura CX Clean-Out Unit The Azura CX COU completes platemaking with a simple clean-out step. An extremely long gum bath life of up to 7,000 m2 reduces equipment maintenance to an absolute minimum. On top of that, the time spent on the cleaning is by no means...

AGFA GRAPHICS Hailed by the media since 2004, Agfa Graphics’ ThermoFuseTM technology continues to make headlines. That’s because it is the only system that is truly chemistry-free. Since the launch of the first Azura plate, Agfa Graphics’ ThermoFuseTM has been the leading technology in sustainable platemaking. With Azura TU, Agfa Graphics expands its reach to serve all sheet-fed commercial printers. All of them can now benefit from the established advantages of the ThermoFuseTM technology. Working principle Azura TU comprises Agfa Graphics’ Flat Grain Technology — an electrochemically...

UNEXPOSED AZURA TU PLATE The single-layer coating contains ink-accepting ThermoFuse™ pearls. EXPOSED AZURA TU PLATE The coating absorbs energy from the 830nm imaging head. The ThermoFuse™ pearls fuse firmly to each other and bond strongly to the grained and anodized aluminum base. GUMMED AZURA TU PLATE Application of the gum washes away the unexposed plate areas and creates a protective layer. The Azura TU plate is now ready for printing

PLATE CHARACTERISTICS Plate type Substrate Spectral sensitivity Plate sensitivity Platesetter compatibility Image contrast Plate sizes Resolution Gauges Run length Shelf life CLEANING Clean-out gum Bath life Clean-out unit Clean-out unit speed ENVIRONMENT Daylight resistance Room conditions (T, RH) Storage conditions Negative-working, chemistry free-ThermoFuseTM offset plate High-quality grained and anodized aluminum 830 nm (thermal laser diode) 160 mJ/cm2 Compatible with most common 830 nm external drum thermal platese Excellent. The plates can be measured with all available densitometers...