The PlateRite 8300S and PlateRite 8300E are state-of-the-art thermal CTP recorders. They deliver the versatility and productivity you need to keep your presses running. And they can do this for any plate format from B3 to B1 size. Both also offer optional inline plate punching for perfect on-press register and faster makeready times, as well as Screen's acclaimed autoloader options for unattended plate loading. If you like the idea of running your pressroom at full capacity, you'll love the PlateRite 8300S and PlateRite 8300E.
Unrivalled Print Quality
The PlateRite 8300S features a 32-channel light source, and combined with a high speed rotating drum, provides output at a blistering 13 plates* per hour. For a more economical choice, the PlateRite 8300E utilizes a 16-channel light source and is capable of outputting 8 plates* per hour. Experience the exceptional screening reproduction that only thermal plate recorders can deliver. You have a choice of 2 advanced models to suit all your production requirements.
* 1,030 x 800 mm plate size at 2400 dpi.
Advanced external drum design
The thermal PlateRite series is constructed with a reliable external drum design. This makes it possible for the drum to spin at high speeds with the imaging head positioned close to the surface of the plate. Easy maintenance of the imaging head is another key advantage of this design. Individual laser diodes can be replaced as required.
Compatible with 8-mm clamps
The PlateRite 8300S and PlateRite 8300E support the use of 8-mm clamps as well as common 12-mm clamps. Most web offset presses require smaller clamp sizes to ensure that the maximum imaging area is made available. By supporting 8-mm clamps the PlateRite 8300S and 8300E are able to cover the requirements of both web and sheet-fed offset presses.
The perfect CTP upgrade environment
To meet your expanding production requirements, we have made it easy to upgrade the PlateRite 8300E to the 8300S by simply replacing certain key parts. This eliminates excess costs and increases operating efficiency.
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Suitable for a wide range of plate sizes
The PlateRite 8300S and PlateRite 8300E are suitable for use with a wide range of plate sizes, from 450 x 370 mm (17.8" x 14.6") (GTO size) to 1,160 x 940 mm (45.6" x 37"), and plate thicknesses between 0.15 and 0.3 mm (5.9 and 11.8 mil). They are compatible with plates up to 0.4 mm thick as a factory option. By popular request, they are now also compatible with B3 vertical size plates. As a factory option, a plate size of 304 x 370 mm (12.0" x 14.6") can be supported on both models.
State-of-the-art plate-securing system
The PlateRite 8300S and PlateRite 8300E feature an automated clamping and vacuum system. This system can reliably and firmly secure a wide range of plate sizes, even for fast-rotation/high-speed exposure.
Intelligent auto-balance system
Thanks to this auto-balance system, no manual adjustments are required for drum balance when switching to a different sized plate. All you need to do is select the plate size from the display menu and the autobalance system automatically optimizes the balance of the recording drum.
Achieving very high registration accuracy by an Automatic Inline Punching System
The PlateRite 8300S and PlateRite 8300E feature an automatic inline punching system that helps enable perfect register on press. Plates are punched by this automatic inline punching system immediately before loading on to the drum. Holes punched in the plates line up with registration pins on the drum, ensuring that the plates are always in the same position irrespective of plate size and squareness. This results in extremely high registration accuracy. By adding optional press punch blocks (up to 8 punch blocks can be mounted and selected according to plate sizes and press types), imaged plates can be loaded straight on to the press. This eliminates any further manual steps, ensures high registration accuracy and creates the foundation for perfect results on press. This whole process shortens press make ready time dramatically and massively improves the efficiency of the whole operation. |
