MAX
Photopolymer Plates

MAXimum Print Quality
Spanning a Broad Range ofPackage Printing
MacDermid MAX is the newest and best performing hard, analog
sheet photopolymer plate from MacDermid. It is designed to deliver
the MAXimum print benefit – low dot gain in screen/process color
printing with smooth ink lay down for bold solids.
MAX plates work well with a wide variety of substrates and ink.
This 60 durometer plate has excellent drape characteristics, making
it well suited for applications involving small-diameter cylinders onnarrow web presses. MAX is also an extremely low tack plate, whichallows long, clean running print performance.
For eye-popping highlights, from the smallest to largest repeat lengths,
count on the company that says “Yes We Can.” MacDermid.

Key Features• Excellent drape• Low dot gain
• High resilience for clean running• Extremely low tack (dry) plate• Quick imaging
Segments
Flexible Packaging

Folding Carton

Tags & Labels

Sacks, Paper, MultiwallSM

MAXPhotopolymer PlatesTechnical Specifications

Ink/Solvent Compatibility

MAX is available in thicknesses of 0.030"(0.76 mm) 0.112"(2.84mm) and in sizes up to 52" x 80"(1,320mm x2,032mm). Please contact your MacDermid representative fordetails.

MAX plates have ink compatibility similar to natural rubber.
Plates are compatible with water and alcohol based inks
containing up to 25% acetate. MAX is not recommended
for oil-based inks, hydrocarbon solvents, or inks withacetate ester content higher than 25%.

Reproduction capabilities
Halftones:

0.030-0.112” gauge (0.76mm – 2.84mm)
1-95% at 175 lpi (69 lines/cm)
Fine lines:
0.002 in. (0.05mm) width
Isolated Dots: 0.003 in. (0.08mm diameter)
Fine lines and isolated dots using 0.067 (1.70mm) plate

Applications
MAX is an analog sheet photopolymer for use in labels,
folding carton, multi-wall bag, preprinted liner, flexible
packaging and other flexo markets that require a harddurometer plate.

Plate processing*
Use with SOLVIT® QD is recommended. Most othersafe-solvent solutions may be used.
Processing times for any particular job are determined byequipment, copy requirements and plate thickness.

Recommended Processing Conditions*
Gauge

Durometer

DesiredRelief(mil/mm)(Shore A)(mil/mm)(mJ/cm2)

30 / 0.76

84

23 / 0.58

00

5.2-7.945 / 1.14

78

23 / 0.585603567 / 1.70

71

27 / 0.68660

107 / 2.71

63

30 / 0.76

112 / 2.84

63

35 / 0.89

Wash out2(seconds)

Post
exposure3(minutes)

Detack4(minutes)

Dry (min)330-490240

5575

5.2-7.9

330-490

300

5590

42

5.2-7.9

330-490

360

55120

1,360

85

5.2-9.8

330-610

450

55150

1,360

85

5.2-9.8

330-610

450

55150

Back exposure1(seconds)

Face Exposure1(seconds)(J/cm2)*Contact your MacDermid representative for assistance in establishing proper processing conditions
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Lamp intensity 16mW
Solvit QD washout times
Lamp intensity 17mW
Lamp Intensity 10mW

SMIt takes more than innovative, high performance products
and superior technical service to help our customers
compete and win in today's global marketplace. It takes
a total commitment to understanding their needs
and the ability to provide the right solutions—every time.
When success is your only goal, trust the company that says
“Yes We Can.”© 2008 MacDermid, Inc. All rights reserved.

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