Patent ID: 8943969
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: B41F,B41N,B41P

Abstract:
1. A method of improving the performance of a relief image printing plate on a printing cylinder, the method comprising the steps of: a) mounting a compressible cushion element on a surface of the printing cylinder, wherein the compressible cushion element comprises a compressible layer selected from the group consisting of an elastomer, rubber, foam and combinations of one or more of the foregoing, wherein the cushion element comprises a low friction surface that is contactable with the relief image printing plate, and wherein a coefficient of static friction between the cushion element and the relief image printing plate is less than 0.65; and b) mounting the relief image printing plate on the low friction surface of the compressible cushion element, whereby the low friction surface of the cushion element allows the relief image printing plate to slide across its surface and settle into position on the printing cylinder.