MacDermid launches two plate products

MacDermid Printing Solutions has introduced two new sheet photopolymer products – Digital MGC and MAX. Digital MGC is a digital plate designed for corrugated board print applications and MAX is an analog plate for use in most package printing applications.

Digital MGC is the digital version of MGC, the analog sheet photopolymer for corrugated board applications that was introduced by MacDermid in February. Digital MGC is said to offer all the features of MGC, such as quick wash out and the ability to hold fine detail, plus the excellent resolution and imaging capability expected from a digital printing plate. Digital MGC is available in thicknesses from 0.112 in (2.84mm) to 0.250 in (6.35mm), and in format sizes up to 52 x 80 inches (1,321 x 2,032 mm).

MAX is the newest hard, analog sheet plate from MacDermid. MAX delivers low dot gain in process color printing with smooth ink lay down for bold solids. This 60 durometer plate has excellent drape characteristics, making it well suited for applications involving small diameter cylinders on narrow web presses. MAX is also an extremely low tack plate allowing for long, clean running print performance. MAX is available in thicknesses from 0.030 in (.76mm) to 0.112” (2.84mm), and in format sizes up to 52 x 80 inches (1,320mmx 2,032mm).