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Merigraph® LTL & XTP
Taking Corrugated Printing to Higher Quality Levels
Merigraph® LTL & XTP
Taking Corrugated Printing to Higher Quality Levels
Daniel J. FryIndustry / Product Manager
MacDermid Printing Solutions, LLC
Daniel J. FryIndustry / Product Manager
MacDermid Printing Solutions, LLC
Merigraph® LTLMerigraph® LTLThe Low-Tack Liquid Plate
for Corrugated PrintingThe Low-Tack Liquid Plate
for Corrugated Printing
Merigraph® XTPMerigraph® XTPThin Plate, High End GraphicsThin Plate, High End Graphics
Merigraph® LTL& XTP Product Applications
Merigraph® LTL& XTP Product Applications
Direct PrintDirect Print
High Quality Graphics Using Capped LTL PlatesHigh Quality Graphics Using Capped LTL Plates
What is LTL & XTP?What is LTL & XTP?
LTL & XTP are a 32 Shore A hardness product designed for printing corrugated boxes
The tack free properties are the best of any liquid photopolymer for the corrugated market
Capped LTL or XTP plates significantly minimize fluting on corrugated
LTL & XTP are a 32 Shore A hardness product designed for printing corrugated boxes
The tack free properties are the best of any liquid photopolymer for the corrugated market
Capped LTL or XTP plates significantly minimize fluting on corrugated
Merigraph® LTL & XTP Technology for the Corrugated Market Merigraph® LTL & XTP Technology for the Corrugated Market
Low-Tack, High Resilience Ensures lint-free printing, excellent
solids coverage, and easy clean up on press
UV ResistantAmbient UV and white fluorescent
light will not degrade LTL or XTPLTL and XTP are Heat and Humidity
Stable
Low-Tack, High Resilience Ensures lint-free printing, excellent
solids coverage, and easy clean up on press
UV ResistantAmbient UV and white fluorescent
light will not degrade LTL or XTPLTL and XTP are Heat and Humidity
Stable
Key AdvantagesKey AdvantagesVery low tack propertiesExcellent plate durabilityWide imaging latitude
Easily image a variety of copyHigh resilienceOutstanding printability
Minimize fluting by capping LTL or XTP
Quality, Economy, EcologyAll the benefits of liquid technology
Very low tack propertiesExcellent plate durabilityWide imaging latitude
Easily image a variety of copyHigh resilienceOutstanding printability
Minimize fluting by capping LTL or XTP
Quality, Economy, EcologyAll the benefits of liquid technology
LTL Product SpecificationsLTL Product Specifications
Hardness
Plate Thickness
Relief Height
Tone Range1
Hardness
Plate Thickness
Relief Height
Tone Range1
32 Shore A (± 3)
0.125” - 0.250”
0.080” - 0.125”
2 - 95% at 100 lpi
32 Shore A (± 3)
0.125” - 0.250”
0.080” - 0.125”
2 - 95% at 100 lpi
1 When used as a capped plate1 When used as a capped plate
XTP Product SpecificationsXTP Product Specifications
Hardness
Plate Thickness
Relief Height
Tone Range1
Hardness
Plate Thickness
Relief Height
Tone Range1
32 Shore A (± 3)
0.067” - 0.150”
0.025” - 0.070”
2 - 95% at 120 lpi
32 Shore A (± 3)
0.067” - 0.150”
0.025” - 0.070”
2 - 95% at 120 lpi
1 When used as a capped plate1 When used as a capped plate
Merigraph® LTL & XTP Processing Guidelines
Merigraph® LTL & XTP Processing Guidelines
Merigraph LTL & XTP plates are processed the same as other MacDermid liquid photopolymer printing plates, but require an additional light-finishing step in order to ensure the tack-free properties
Merigraph LTL & XTP plates are processed the same as other MacDermid liquid photopolymer printing plates, but require an additional light-finishing step in order to ensure the tack-free properties
Ink/Solvent CompatibilityInk/Solvent Compatibility
Merigraph® LTL & XTP photopolymer printing plates are compatible with the water and oil based inks used in the corrugated industry
It is not recommended for use with solvent based inks
Merigraph® LTL & XTP photopolymer printing plates are compatible with the water and oil based inks used in the corrugated industry
It is not recommended for use with solvent based inks
Print ComparisonsPrint Comparisons
For direct-print corrugated containersLTL continually outprinted other
platesLower dot gain Higher solid ink densitiesExcellent tone rangeLong press life
For direct-print corrugated containersLTL continually outprinted other
platesLower dot gain Higher solid ink densitiesExcellent tone rangeLong press life
LTL ReviewsLTL Reviews
“This plate is extremely tack free”
“One set of plates printed over 1MM impressions with no sign of wear”
“The ink release is outstanding”
“The plates clean up very easily”
“LTL is one of the best products we’ve used”
“This plate is extremely tack free”
“One set of plates printed over 1MM impressions with no sign of wear”
“The ink release is outstanding”
“The plates clean up very easily”
“LTL is one of the best products we’ve used”
LTL ReviewsLTL Reviews
“Best liquid plate material I’ve seen in 25 years”
“Truly tack free”
“3.5 million impressions and only 3-4 washups”
“Printed solids and fine reverses better than any plate I’ve ever used”
“Best liquid plate material I’ve seen in 25 years”
“Truly tack free”
“3.5 million impressions and only 3-4 washups”
“Printed solids and fine reverses better than any plate I’ve ever used”
Product ComparisonsTensile
Product ComparisonsTensile
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
0 3 6 9
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
0 3 6 9
LTLLTL
Sheet ASheet ASheet BSheet B
Liquid BLiquid BLiquid ALiquid A
LTLLTL
Liquid BLiquid B
Liquid ALiquid A
Sheet ASheet ASheet BSheet B
Hours High Intensity UVHours High Intensity UV
psipsi
Product ComparisonsElongation
Product ComparisonsElongation
050
100150200250300350400450
0 3 6 9
050
100150200250300350400450
0 3 6 9
LTLLTL
Sheet ASheet ASheet BSheet B
Liquid BLiquid BLiquid ALiquid A
LTLLTL
Sheet ASheet A
Sheet BSheet B
Liquid ALiquid ALiquid BLiquid B
Hours High Intensity UVHours High Intensity UV
%%
Product ComparisonsResilience
Product ComparisonsResilience
03
69
0
10
20
30
40
50
03
69
0
10
20
30
40
50
LTLLTL
Liquid BLiquid BLiquid ALiquid A
Hours High Intensity UVHours High Intensity UV
%%
Product ComparisonsPlate Swell in Water
Product ComparisonsPlate Swell in Water
3
24
0
5
10
15
20
25
3
24
0
5
10
15
20
25
HoursHours
LTLLTLLiquid BLiquid B Liquid ALiquid A
% Swell in Water% Swell in Water
Liquid PhotopolymersLiquid Photopolymers
HoursHours
Merigraph® LTL Minimize Fluting by Capping LTL
Merigraph® LTL Minimize Fluting by Capping LTL
Standard Plate Capped LTL
UncoatedUncoated
Merigraph® LTL Minimize Fluting by Capping LTL
Merigraph® LTL Minimize Fluting by Capping LTL
CoatedCoated
Standard Plate Capped LTL
Merigraph® LTLMerigraph® LTL
UncappedUncapped CappedCapped
Merigraph® LTL Print Samples
Merigraph® LTL Print Samples
SavingsSavings
Where are the savings for the Trade Shops
Already a large installed base of equipment, many of which have an empty manifold.
Manufacturing cost savings which yield direct margin increases.
Where are the savings for the Trade Shops
Already a large installed base of equipment, many of which have an empty manifold.
Manufacturing cost savings which yield direct margin increases.
Liquid Plate Cost Basis Liquid Plate Cost Basis
2612
80
2612
50
2612
40
0
20
40
60
80
100
P e rce n ta g e Co n trib u tio n
250 plate 155 plate 125 plate
P la te T h ickn e ss
L iq u id C o st vs T h ickn ess b y C o m p o n en t
Res in
S ubs trate
W as hout
Coverfilm
Liquid Cost Basis by Plate ThicknessLiquid Cost Basis by Plate Thickness
10070 60
0
20
40
60
80
100
Total Cost %
250 plate 155 plate 125 plate
Plate Thickness
Total Cost Liquid
Total Cost
10070 60
0
20
40
60
80
100
Total Cost %
250 plate 155 plate 125 plate
Plate Thickness
Total Cost Liquid
Total Cost
Sheet Cost Basis by Plate ThicknessSheet Cost Basis by Plate Thickness
10082 78
0
20
40
60
80
100
Total $
250 plate 155 plate 125 plate
Plate Thickness
Total Cost Sheet(polym er only, no solvent)
Total Cost
10082 78
0
20
40
60
80
100
Total $
250 plate 155 plate 125 plate
Plate Thickness
Total Cost Sheet(polym er only, no solvent)
Total Cost
Cost Basis by Plate ThicknessCost Basis by Plate Thickness
10085 82
60
78
51
0
20
40
60
80
100
250 plate 155 plate 125 plate
Plate Thickness
Total Cost Comparison(sheet polym er only, liquid - finished plate, all m aterials included)
Sheet
Liquid
10085 82
60
78
51
0
20
40
60
80
100
250 plate 155 plate 125 plate
Plate Thickness
Total Cost Comparison(sheet polym er only, liquid - finished plate, all m aterials included)
Sheet
Liquid
Merigraph® LTL & XTP Taking Corrugated Printing to
Higher Quality Levels
Merigraph® LTL & XTP Taking Corrugated Printing to
Higher Quality Levels
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