The new process-free plate also offers excellent and stable image contrast for longer, even beyond 24 hours, when exposed to office light, thanks to ECO3’s unique and irreversible color-forming mechanism. The outstanding contrast provides a clear and distinct image, making visual inspection and recognition by punch and bending systems more efficient, while the longer stability saves on the time normally spent putting plates away in storage. The great contrast also helps operators mount plates correctly on the press, thereby avoiding costly mistakes.
A key convenience factor that adds extra value for printers is the excellent scratch resistance. With a highly robust surface, the plate is better protected through its journey from box to CtP loader and onto the press. This makes handling easy and guarantees high print quality, every time. Printers will experience less costly downtime and plate remakes caused by fine scratches that are most often not detected until the press is running. The result is higher productivity, better quality, and less waste.
The triple synergy of ultra-convenience, excellent and stable contrast, and remarkable scratch resistance translates to a significant reduction in waste – across paper, ink, downtime, and labor involved. In addition to eliminating processing equipment and chemicals, Eclipse Pro reduces energy consumption and saves time on equipment maintenance and disposal costs. As such, Eclipse Pro actively contributes to a reduction in the environmental impact of print production.
“With the ultra-convenient Eclipse Pro plate, ECO3 is further cementing its position as a customer-focused provider of highly innovative and more sustainable prepress and printing solutions,” said Guy Desmet, Head of Marketing. “At ECO3, our key objective is to provide the right plate for the exact needs of our customers, and we do that by offering best-in-class solutions for all types of offset printing workflows. We always cooperate closely with our customers to find the optimal plate, whether it is low-chem, chem-free, or process-free technology.”
