Fujifilm Brings Flenex FW to Flexo PlatemakingPRODUCT BROCHURE

• Total platemaking process time under 40 minutes

• Highest flexo quality (200 lpi, 1% process dot)

• More output per shift for class-leading productivity

• Eliminates costs attributed to solvent and thermal technology

• Compatible with existing water-wash equipment

Conventional Thermal and Solvent Plate Flenex FW Waterwash Plate

FLENEX FWDIGITAL AND ANALOG PLATES

Less Processing, More ProductivityFlenex FW reduces platemaking processing times to less than 40 minutes, 300% faster than leading solvent systems and 1.5 times faster than current thermal and water technologies. Faster plate making means more time on press and a dramatic increase in your output per shift, while freeing you to redeploy your labor costs to more value-added activities.

Unmatched Image QualityFlenex FW’s innovative water wash chemistry does far more than simply eliminate the need for solvents and wicking cloths – it delivers longer runs while producing a consistent 200 lpi at 4,400 dpi, 1% process dot structure for print quality never before seen with flexo plates.

Introducing Flenex FW – Fujifilm’s latest industry-changing technology expressly developed for flexo printers. Flenex FW provides the highest flexo print quality at the fastest production times, while significantly lowering cost-in-use compared to thermal, solvent or other water-wash technology.

Flenex FW Digital and Analog Flexo Plates

■  Exposure ■  Washout ■  Drying ■  Post-exposure & Detack

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Leading Solvent Wash Plate

Leading Water+Strong

Alkaline Water

Digital Plate – High Gradation Original image

Solvent plate

Printing

Extended image of Screen

(SEM image x 200)

Screen shape of the plate

Print dot shape and size

Flenex FW plate

“Round Top-Dot” “Flat Top-Dot”

Poor Gradation High Gradation

3% 2% 1% 3% 2% 1%

Minutes

FLENEX FWDIGITAL AND ANALOG PLATES

Longer Runs per PlateThe exclusive chemistry of Flenex FW enables each plate to perform longer on press than competitive platemaking options. Flenex FW is proven to deliver significantly improvements in plate durability and reductions in plate swell. This one-two productivity punch increases overall press uptime resulting in longer print runs and greater overall shop profitability.

Ink and Equipment CompatibleStandard, low-cost waterwash equipment is all you need to process Flenex FW plates.

Flenex FW is fully compatible with all common CTP imaging equipment including ESKO, Dainippon Screen and Kodak. Fujifilm also offers a full range of waterwash processing equipment from small stand-alone units to full in-line systems. Either way you go, you dodge the expense of higher-cost solvent and thermal processors as well as those infamous upcharges on consumables.

Plus both the analog and digital versions of Flenex FW can be used with any UV, waterbase or solvent-based inks. No special SKUs needed. Just clean and get ready for the next job – no matter what ink is required.

Environmentally Friendlier and SaferWashout of Flenex FW plates is accomplished with only a mild detergent and typically allows for the residual solution to be treated as common wastewater after removing a small amount of residual particulate. This particulate can normally be treated as common waste with minimal, if any, environmental impact.* Compare this to the known impact solvents and wicking cloths make on the environment during their life cycle of manufacture, application and disposal, and you’ll see how Flenex FW provides you a greener solution.

Not working with solvents will be welcomed by your employees too. In fact the unique low pH level of Flenex FW provides a safer environment for even those working with other water-wash plates requiring high alkaline cleaning solutions. No more residual industrial waste.

Flenex FW Digital and Analog Flexo Plates

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We at Fujifilm believe that “sustainable development” of the Earth, mankind,

and companies in the 21st century is an issue that must be addressed with the highest priority. As a socially responsible corporation, we actively undertake corporate activities with our environmental values in mind. We strive to be a dedicated steward of the environment and assist our customers and corporate partners in doing the same.

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Durability

Plate Producers Flenex FW Water Wash A

Durability(ft) 262,467 16,404

Application Stickers/Labels

Printing Machine Mark Andy

The kind of paper Tack Paper

Press speed 70~100/minute

Printing Plate Digital1.14mm(0.045")

Flenex FW Solvent A

590,051 262,467

Cartons

OMET

Coated Paper

55m/minute

Digital1.14mm(0.045")

650,000

500,000

300,000

150,000

0Flenex FW Water Wash A

650,000

500,000

300,000

150,000

0Flenex FW Solvent A

Flenex FW plates were four to 10 times more durable than the most commonly used waterwash flexo plates and more than twice as durable as solvent technologies.

Plate Swell

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80%

70%

60%

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10%

0%

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80%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

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90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

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30%

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10%

0%

Condition➀ Ethyl acetate, r.t.

Condition➁ UV-ink(Golden), 50°C

Condition➂ 2fmonomer/1fmonomer=1/1.

Swel

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rate

[%]

Swel

ling

rate

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Swel

ling

rate

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Flenex FW Solvent Flenex FW Solvent Flenex FW Solvent

■ 12h■ 24h

■ 12h■ 24h

■ 12h■ 24h

In 12 and 24 hour plate swell tests, Flenex FW resulted in 25% to 45% less swelling compared to solvent plates.

*Local regulations should always be validated for proper environmental disposal requirement.

Technical Specification

FLENEX FWDIGITAL AND ANALOG PLATES

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Analog Plate – Features

Product Line-up

Digital Plate – Features

Flenex FW Plate

Cover Film

Slip Coat

Photopolymer

Adhesive layer

Base film (PET)

Flenex FW Plate

Cover Film

Black-mask layer

Photopolymer

Adhesive layer

Base film (PET)

Product Structure

Features

• High Resolution: Screen 175Lpi/2%~ (By exposure adjustment, 175Lpi 1% is possible)

• Quick plate-making: 40min/1 sheet

Product Structure

Features

• High Resolution: Screen 175Lpi/1%~ (By exposure adjustment, 200Lpi is possible)

• Quick plate-making: 40min/1 sheet• Easy image control: Small “Bump-UP” characteristic• High gradation: “Flat Top Dot” shape

Main applications Flexible packing, stickers/labels, Envelopes, cartons, paper/plastic bags, Varnish coating

Varnish coating

Plate Types Analog Plates Digital Plates Analog/Digital Plates

Product specifications

Support polyester film 0.125mm (0.005") polyester film 01.25mm (0.005") polyester film 0.250mm (0.010")

Thickness 1.14 mm (0.045") 1.14 mm (0.045") 0.95 mm (0.037")

1.70 mm (0.067") 1.70 mm (0.067") 1.14 mm (0.045")

2.84 mm (0.112”) 2.84 mm (0.112”)

Size* 457x610mm (18x24”) 457x635mm (18x25”) 850x1070mm (33.5x42.1" )

610x762mm (24x30”) 533x508mm (21x20”) 900x1200mm (35.4x47.2" )

762x1016mm (30x40”) 635x762mm (25x30”)

900x1200mm (35.4x47.2”) 660x1207mm (26x47.5”)

1067x1524mm (42x60”) 900x1200mm (35.4x47.2”)

1067x1270mm (42x50”)

1067x1524mm (42x60”)

Hardness (Shore A)**

74/77/79 (° ) 1.14mm 74/77/79 (° ) 1.14mm 80 (° ) 0.95mm

62/68/74 (° ) 1.70mm 62/68/74 (° ) 1.70mm 78 (° ) 1.14mm

66 (° ) 2.54mm 66 (° ) 2.54mm

60/66 (° ) 2.84mm 60/66 (° ) 2.84mm

Ink Capatibility Water-base ink Water-base ink Water-base/UV varnish

UV ink UV ink

Solvent ink Solvent ink

Water-base/UV varnish Water-base/UV varnish

* The number of sheets per case may vary by product grade. Please contact account executive with any questions.**Fujifilm measurements