Screen to launch upgraded PlateRite HD 8900N II series

Screen plans to transition from its PlateRite HD 8900N series, initially launched in May 2016, to its new PlateRite HD 8900N II replacement lineup, due for release shortly. Like the current series, the new range will include E, S and Z models, each targeting specific needs.

The high-end Z model, featuring a 1,024-channel imaging head, can output 70 plates per hour, while the E and S models, each with 512 channels, can process 36 and 48 plates per hour, respectively.

The imaging head of each model uses GLVTM optical technology to produce a more uniform illumination distribution, ensuring higher quality. Its high-precision auto-focus mechanism also enables the output of Screen’s proprietary Spekta 2 and Randot X FM screening.

All models can handle a variety of plate sizes, ranging from 304 x 305 mm up to 1,165 x 950 mm. As with the current series, each model can be combined with MA-L8900 and SA-L8900 autoloaders.

The new series has been specifically designed to be more environmentally friendly. With the Z model, for example, power consumption during operation has been reduced by up to 43 percent per plate. It is also equipped with a new energy-saving mode that can cut power use by 90 percent while the system is idle.