KODAK SWORD MAX Thermal Plates
Take your platemaking to the next level and grow your business with KODAK SWORD MAX Thermal Plates. These rugged, versatile plates deliver excellent quality and durability under challenging conditions and on a variety of substrates—so you can use the same plate across multiple applications and say "yes" to more jobs. Reliable performance through long unbaked run lengths, including UV and low-energy UV, helps you maximize productivity and profits.
350kimpressionsUnbaked run lengths possible on web-fed and sheet-fed presses—and even more with optional post-baking
160kimpressionsTop run lengths for UV ink applications even unbaked, thanks to optimal chemical resistance and on-press durability
300lpiAM resolution capability or 20-micron FM stochastic with higher-end platesetters, for sharp detail and consistent quality
60%lessPotential energy reduction by using the compatible no-preheat KODAK T-HDX Processor
Ultimate Versatility and Robustness
Metal, PET, heavy-duty card, and more: SWORD MAX Plates deliver consistent high-res print on virtually any substrate, for application flexibility. They feature best-in-class chemical resistance, ideal for UV printing and other difficult press conditions. Designed with excellent scratch and scuff resistance to withstand handling and transportation challenges plus an 18-month shelf life, these positive-working plates bring printers maximum value for every job.
Recommended Processors and Chemistry
Kodak offers everything printers need for fast, productive platemaking, including our specially formulated chemical solutions and efficient processors:
- Medium-duty processor (850, 1250, 1650 mm): KODAK TI Plate Processors Brochure (PDF)
- Heavy-duty processor (850, 1250, 1650 mm): KODAK T-HDX Plate Processors Brochure (PDF)
- Chemistry: KODAK GOLDSTAR PREMIUM Plate Developer and KODAK GOLDSTAR PREMIUM Plate Replenisher
Want Top Sustainability and Savings?
Interested in going even greener and cutting costs at the same time? Upgrade to KODAK SONORA XTRA Process Free Plates and eliminate all the chemistry, water, and energy of plate processing, not to mention the extra time and labor.
Kodak Solutions for Complete Platemaking
Compatible with a range of thermal CTPs, KODAK SWORD MAX Plates perform optimally when imaged on KODAK platesetters, especially our MAGNUS and TRENDSETTER lines that feature KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology for consistent quality and stability.
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