Digital MAX C is a digital photopolymer printing plate designed for optimum ink transfer with a wide variety of specialty inks, varnishes, and coatings used in the flexographic market. Digital MAX C can also be combined with our LUX® process, along with advanced prepress screening techniques, to give a true step change in coating, ink, or varnish coverage.
Key Benefits of Digital MAX C
Excellent Coating Transfer
Optimized Coating Coverage
Optimized for Spot Coating
FEATURES & BENEFITS
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Optimized formulation for enhanced transfer capability with various specialty inks, varnishes, and coatings
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Can be used in combination with the MacDermid LUX process for further optimization of coverage
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Thicker PET backing allows use in coating stations with good registration
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Digital format, enabling high resolution, sharp detail, and clean images
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Capable of solvent and thermal processing
MARKETS
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Sheet-fed and Web Offset
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Folding Carton
APPLICATIONS
Digital MAX C plates have ink compatibility similar to other MacDermid photopolymers. Plates are compatible with common coating formulations. MAX C is not recommended for oil-based coatings, hydrocarbon solvents, or coatings with acetate ester content higher than 25%.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Digital MAX C is available in a thickness of 0.045 in (1.14 mm) in sizes up to 50 in x 80 in (1,270 mm x 2,032 mm). Please contact your MacDermid representative for details.
PLATE PROCESSING
Digital MAX C can be processed with SOLVIT® M100, SOLVIT LO, or SOLVIT QD in common solvent processing systems. Most other safe-solvent solutions may also be used. Digital MAX C can also be processed in MacDermid’s LAVA® thermal processing systems.
