AGFA GRAPHICS Azura Vi Violet Platemaking with a Shade of Green :Azura Vi is Agfa Graphics’ latest addition to the range of photopolymer offset plates. Like other violet offset plates, it is sensitised for visible lasers emitting at 405 nm, but, instead of requiring a chemical developer for processing, :Azura Vi is Agfa Graphics’ first violet plate designed for chemistry-free operation. :Azura Vi testifies to Agfa Graphics’ unremitting commitment to innovation and this plate’s technology is designed to provide outstanding plate performance with low cost of operation. Reduced Cost with Greater Image Consistency Based on proven photopolymer technology, :Azura Vi combines outstanding lithographic quality with easy handling and excellent durability. However, because it is a chemistry-free plate there is no need for a developer, so eliminating one of the main variables affecting image consistency. Instead of using standard plate processors, printers can now use simple, less expensive clean-out units (COU). However, when preferred, it is also possible, with the installation of a simple modification kit, to re-use an existing Agfa Graphics plate processor as a COU. All these benefits are important to commercial printers looking to streamline, simplify and reduce costs. Chemistry-free operation increases the green credentials of any printer keen to minimise their environmental impact. Violet diode platesetters excel at low cost of ownership, extremely long life span and absolute reliability. :Azura Vi is yet more proof of the lasting success of violet CtP. Imaging & Processing Principle This new, chemistry-free plate works with all mainstream violet CtP units currently in use at commercial print sites across the world and emitting at least 30 mW. During exposure, the violet laser diode starts the polymerisation of the image area, which is completed in the preheat section of the COU. Subsequently the plate is gummed with industry standard plate gum, during which process the soft, unexposed non-image area is easily and cleanly rem

Plate Specifications *Resolution dependent on platesetter **Run length dependent on press conditions. A chemical passport indicating the most appropriate chemistry is available for all AGFA plates. Not all our plates are available in every region. Contact your local Agfa representative for more information. Agfa Graphics' Optimised Gums and Pressroom Chemicals AGFA^ STAY AHEAD. WITH AGFA GFtAPHICS. High Performance on Press Although a chemistry-free plate, press operators will readily accept it as it looks, feels and behaves as any other metal offset plate. Normal plate densitometers can be used...