Cosmolight | Materials for Printing

Cosmolight®

We, the pioneer of Printight®, a water–wash letterpress plate, have commercialized the world's first water–wash flexo plate, Cosmolight®. Our superior photopolymer technology produces a water–wash plate which is also durable to water–based ink, as well as solvent based and UV–ink.
This revolutionary plate eliminates the need to use toxic, environmentally damaging washout solvents , and allows processing by "Water", one of our most abundant natural resources.
Discover a fresh advantage with Cosmolight®, the leading water–wash, environmentally friendly flexo plate.

Key advantages |
Description |
Plate–making process

Washout in plain tap water with a small amount of mild detergent.
Eliminates the use of dangerous hydrocarbon and hazardous washout solvents.
Plates are "press-ready" within an hour and "press-down time" is dramatically reduced.
Print quality is excellent with both water-based and alcohol-based ink.
High resolution and reproducibility provides sharp details.
Excellent ozone resistance.
Excellent ink transfer.
Excellent resistance to solvent ink. (type NS, NH, QS and QH)
Thickness tolerance allows for "kiss" impression settings.
"A closed washout system" allows for repeated use of the washout solution.

Structure of plate

Plate type	Image reproduction	Fine line	Isolated dots	Thickness tolerance	Resistance to ink
Plate type	Image reproduction	Fine line	Isolated dots	Thickness tolerance	Water	Alcohol	Solvent	UV flexo	Oil base
Cosmolight® NR	175LPI 1–95%	0.03mm	0.10mm	0.02mm	Excellent	Excellent	Fair	Good	Poor
Cosmolight® NS	175LPI 1–95%	0.03mm	0.10mm		Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Poor
Cosmolight® NH	175LPI 1–95%	0.03mm	0.10mm		Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Poor
Cosmolight® NEO	150LPI 2–95%	0.05mm	0.15mm		Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Good	Poor
Cosmolight® CTP QS NEW QH	200LPI 1–95% 200LPI 1–95%	0.03mm 0.03mm	0.10mm 0.10mm		Excellent Excellent	Excellent Excellent	Good Good	Good Good	Poor Poor

Key advantages |
Description |
Plate–making process

Plate type	Base film	Thickness (mm)	Hardness (shore A)	Plate size (mm)	Main application	Key advantages
Cosmolight® NR	Polyester 0.125mm	1.14 1.70 2.54 2.84	71° 60° 52° 50°	457×610 610×762 762×1016	Envelope Paper/Plastic bag Beverage container Varnish	Lowest dot-gain and clearer reverse printing Outstanding ink transfer Easy mounting Excellent durability Press-plate ready within one hour
Cosmolight® NS	Polyester 0.125mm 0.188mm	1.14 1.70 2.54 2.84	77° 71° 65° 64°	457×610 610×762 762×1016	Paper/Plastic bag Tag & Label Flexible packaging Beverage container	Lowest dot-gain and clearer reverse printing High resolution and reproduction capability Press-plate ready within one hour Higher Co-solvent ink resistance
Cosmolight® NH	Polyester 0.125mm 0.188mm	1.14 1.70 2.54 2.84	81° 76° 71° 70°	457×610 610×762 762×1016	Flexible packaging Tag & Label	Lowest dot-gain and clearer reverse printing High resolution and reproduction capability Press-plate ready within one hour Higher Co-solvent ink resistance
Cosmolight® NEO	Polyester 0.125mm 0.250mm	1.00 1.14 1.70 2.54 2.84	78° 76° 68° 61° 60°	457×610 610×762 762×1016	Tag & Label Envelope Papers Varnish	Excellent ink transfer Less dot gain and sharper screen image Higher durability Wider latitude of exposure time Easy mounting
Cosmolight® CTP QS NEW QH	Polyester 0.125mm 0.188mm Polyester 0.125mm 0.188mm	1.14 1.70 1.14 1.70	77° 71° 81° 76°	635×762 762×1016 900×1200	Flexible packaging Tag & Label Envelope	Less plate making time compare to solvent wash plates Durable for water based ink and solvent based ink Processable by existing CTP laser machines

Key advantages |
Description |
Plate–making process

Washout in plain tap water with a small amount of mild detergent. (Water temperature should be 40℃(104℉))
Eliminate the use of dangerous hydrocarbon and hazardous water solvents.

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