FLEXCEL Direct System
Be Direct
The KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System offers a brand new approach to direct engraving of elastomers for flexographic printing that boosts efficiency and print quality, ideal for both printers and prepress service providers.
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Turnkey Solution
Complete solution that includes imaging, media and software- all optimized to work together in a simple, two-step process that boosts operational efficiency and print quality.
Laser Technology
Kodak's proven multi-channel laser diode imaging technology is more accurate and faster than direct laser systems. Get higher resolution engraving, more laser power, while reducing cost and energy.
Unique Media
FLEXCEL Direct Media are formulated to maximize engraving speed on the FLEXCEL Direct Imager, and deliver outstanding print performance on press.
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Simplicity
The Flexcel Direct System is designed to simplify the process of creating a sleeve or plate.
Environmental Advantages
The Flexcel direct system offers compelling environmental advantages. It uses 30% less energy than other DLE systems, eliminates all solvents and chemicals, and reduces ink and substrate waste while delivering consistent image quality.
Technical Data
| Physical Characteristics | Weight | |||
| Imager dimensions (H x W x D) | 1,353 x 3,300 x 1,336 mm (53.3 x 130 x 52.5" | 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) | ||
| Imager height with top open | 2,000 mm (76.7") | |||
| Debris removal unit (H x W x D) | 2,150 x 1,112 x 1,320 mm (84.65 x 43.78 x 51.97") | 820 kg (1,808 lb) | ||
| Chiller unit (H x W x D) | 1,016 x 499 x 790 mm (40 x 19.6 x 31.1") | 123 kg (271 lb) | ||
| Workflow Specifications | ||||
| Operating System | Windows 7 | |||
| Workflow connectivity | KODAK TIFF Front End Spoftware optional: | |||
| KODAK PRINERGY POWERPACK Workflow System | ||||
| Input files | 1-bit Tiff files and Kodak's 8-bit Tiff files | |||
| Engraving Device Specifications | ||||
| Laser wavelength | 915 nm | |||
| Power | 1280 watts | |||
| Engraving productivity | 1.5 m 2 / hr at 0.5 mn (500 microns) relief with Kodak Media | |||
| Relief depth | ≤ 1.0 mm (300 to 1000 microns) | |||
| Resolution | Customer selectable between 2,150 dpi (84 dpm) to 2,946 dpi (116 dpm) | |||
| Screen ruling | 3% to 98% at 175 lpi; 2% to 98% at 150 lpi | |||
| Post engraving cleaning | Mechanical rinsing with aqueous solution; see media washing prodecure document | |||
| Media dimensions | Repeat*: min 250 mm (9.8") max 1,080 mm (42.5") | |||
| Length*: min 100 mm (4") max 1,600 mm 63") | ||||
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| Engraving max dimensions | Repeat: 1,060 mm (41.7") | |||
| Length: 1,598 mm (62.9") | ||||
| Kodak Flexcel Direct Media | ||||
| Media dimensions | Image repeat: 250 to 1,080 mm (10 - 42"); Length: 50 to 1,600 mm (2 to 63") | |||
| Sleeve dimensions | Made to order; must comply with media sizes range | |||
| Plate dimensions | Thickness: 114 mm (0.045") and 1.7 mm (0.067") | |||
| Rolls of 1,600 mm (63") width and 20 m length (787.4") | ||||
| Media durometer | 70 Shore A (± 5) according to ASTM D2240-03 | |||
| Ink compatibility | Solvent, UV, water-based | |||
| Safelight recommendations | None | |||
| Media handling and storage | Temperature: 15 - 30°C (59-86°F) | |||
| Humidity: 40 - 80% | ||||
| Ideally, sleeves should be stored vertically (on end), individually, either in | ||||
| the shipping tube or wrapped with protective paper or polyethelene foam wrap. | ||||
| No need for special treatment beyond what is customary for ITR sleeves. | ||||
| Shelf life | 3 years from manufacturing date | |||
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