Kodak unveils Flexcel SRX system

Kodak is leveraging the core technology used in its Flexcel NX digital flexographic system in its newly launched Flexcel SRX system, which is said to offer the print stability and robustness of a conventional flexo plate with the tonal reproduction of a digital system.  

‘The new Kodak Flexcel SRX system provides an entry level into the superior print benefits afforded by Kodak’s flat top dot technology and proven flexographic plate imaging technology,’ said Doug Edwards, general manager, pre-press solutions and vice president, Kodak. ‘Customers are now able to enjoy the tonal range of digital flexo with the robustness and consistency of conventional flexo plates.’   

Like the Flexcel NX system, Flexcel SRX features flat top dots and Kodak’s SquareSpot imaging technology to deliver ‘improved tonal reproduction and excellent print stability’, says the company. The high-resolution SquareSpot imaging capabilities of the Kodak Trendsetter NX imager enable one-to-one reproduction of the digital file on Kodak DITR 4401 film, a material that requires no chemical processing and delivers excellent image capabilities. The film mask is then used to expose Kodak Flexcel SR flexographic plates, available in a wide range of sizes and durometers, to produce a conventional flexo plate with the tonal reproduction of a digital system. 

With the new system, a wide range of users can experience the print reproduction benefits of digital flexography at a competitive price, with the impression latitude, plate durability and on-press performance of a conventional plate. 

Furthermore, because the two Kodak Flexcel systems use the same imaging device, customers have the flexibility to produce plates on either the NX or the SRX system, allowing them to respond to the needs of individual clients and designs. 

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