Platerunner P20
 

PlateRunner P24 metal plate processor.

  
  The PlateRunner is designed and manufactured by Envol Graphic, Barcelona, Spain in cooperation with other companies interested in this range of product.  
     
     
  PlateRunner P24
  
     
     
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P20 side view, lid up.
 
  PlateRunner P24
Plate Processor		  
     
 

The P24 processor is designed to process a range of violet sensitive photopolymer plate products.
It is a simple, compact, easy to use processor that is electronically controlled to develop A2 sized, single sided, aluminum printing plates using standard chemistry from vendors such as Fuji, KPG, Lastra, and Agfa. The processor can be connected to plumbing or optionally run in a stand-alone mode.


The processor can be configured to interface through a darkroom wall or to operate in yellow light. The operator interface is a LCD and touch panel on the rigth side of the processor.


The processor is microprocessor controlled and provides for setting and monitoring of: throughput speed, pre-bake temperature by zones, brush speed, developer temperature, drying temperature, developer fluid level, replenishment rates for developer and gum, plate counter, fluid and energy savings, and automated time sequenced programs for plate types.

 

The P24 processor integrates the following processing steps:

Pre-bake
A proprietary thermal panel exposes the plate through a precisely controlled heating step required by most photopolymer plates. This stage can be disabled for plates not requiring this step.

Pre-wash
This section brushes and washes the protective coating from the plates priorto development.

Development
The unit has double/single variable and adjustable brushes with temperature controls for consistent development using the recommended developer and replenishment fluids.

Wash
The plate is rinsed with clean water.

Gum and dry
The plate is finished ready for press.


  
     
  Configuration    |    Available Options    |    Specifications  
 
CONFIGURATION
    (standard unit)
 
P20 inside view
 
P20 inside view
     
 
  • EPDM adjustable speed roller transport system
  • Preheat via multi-zoned thermal panel with programmed transfer
  • Mains water pre-wash and rinse with solenoid actuation
  • Pre-wash with an adjustable brush
  • Immersion developer tank with double/single adjustable brushes
  • Developer recirculation and adjustable auto replenishment
  • Developer filtration system
  • Developer adjustable temperature control and heater
  • Gumming station with auto replenishment
  • Dryer
  • Program controls for plate types and fluid and energy savings
  • Easy clean rollers
  • Touch panel keyboard and display to set, monitor and control processor functions
  • Connect to PC for diagnostics and upgrades
  • Plate counter.
  
 
 
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
  
Water Re-circulation Kit
 Re-circulates pre wash and rinse water
Developer Cooler
 Developer cooler (fresh water heat exchanger)
Stand alone refrigeration unit
 
SPECIFICATIONS
  
Plates
Nominal Spec. Width
 610 mm
Maximum Width
 610 mm
Minimum Width
 254 mm
Maximum Length
 745 mm
Minimum Length
 380 mm
Thickness
 0.15 mm to 0.30 mm
 
P24
  
Length
 1430 mm (2440 mm with in/out trays)
Width
 910 mm
Height
 890 mm
Weight
 approximately 160 kg
Shipping Weight
 approximately 242 kg
Electrical Requirements
 220 V, single phase, 50/60Hz, 20 amps, NEMA 6-20 plug (or equivalent)
Plumbing Connection
 20 mm hoses
Processing speed
 0.51 m per minute (and variable).
Fluids
 Uses the plate manufacturers recommended plate developer, regeneration fluids and gum
Developer capacity
 17 litres
Filtration
 10" , 100/50/25 micron filtration
 
Specifications are subject to change without notice
 
 
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