MacDermid LTS liquid photopolymer is a 25 durometer (Shore A) resin designed to provide thick photopolymer printing plates for the corrugated environment. LTS resin has tack-free properties for excellent solids coverage, high resilience for lint-free printing and easy clean-up on press. LTS is dyed red improving contrast for easy mounting and cleanup on press…saving you precious time and money.
Key Benefits of LTS
Excellent Ink Transfer
Print Fine Details
Low Tack
FEATURES & BENEFITS
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Extremely low tack
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Excellent durability with UV, heat, and humidity stability
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Wide imaging latitude and fine detail
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Highly resilient plate
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Exceptional ink transfer
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Option to cap for reduced fluting
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Well suited for in-position platemaking
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Ability to reclaim resin and use soap and water washout results in a high quality, sustainable plate.
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Optimized durometer for use for printing on recycled board, or board with thinner liner
MARKETS
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Corrugated
APPLICATIONS
LTS is used to manufacture liquid photopolymer plates for the corrugated market.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LTS is packaged in 5-gallon (40 lbs., 18 kg., net wt.) plastic containers. It is also available in totes.
Performance Specifications
Plate thickness: 0.125 - 0.280 in
Background thickness: 0.080 - 0.160 in.
Relief Height: 0.040 - 0.125 in
Tone range reproduction: 2 - 95%*
Line screen max: 100 lpi*
*when used as a capped plate
Plate Processing
Hardness (Shore A): 25
Appearance: Red
Cloud point: < 32o F (0o C)
Freezing Point: < 32o F (0o C)
Temp to Thaw: 68o F (20o C)
Substrate Type: M Strate, M Strate AB
Washout Chemistry: M Clean Detergent
REGION AVAILABILITY
- North America
- South America
- Asia Pacific
