AFP™-TSP Summary
- Medium hardness photopolymer plate with homogeneous ink transfer and excellent ink trapping behaviour
- Good combination of screens and solids due to CleanPrint
- Good abrasion resistance on a variety of substrates
- Good base film lamination strength in severe printing conditions
- Excellent drape capabilities reducing plate lift-off in the printed edge
- Can be used on a variety of film, paper and foil-based substrates
- Capability to improve printers’ profitability due to fewer plate press cleaning stops
- Works well in combination with hard type AFP™-TOP for excellent highlight screens and homogenous line and solid printing
- Compatible with recent screening and microcell technologies
| AFP™-TSP Plate Specifications | ||||
| Name | AFP™-TSP | |||
| Plate thickness | 1.14 mm | 1.70 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.84 mm |
| Shore A* Hardness (Teclock) | 69 | 58 | 49 | 48 |
| Applications | Paper- and Plastic Bags, Flexible Packaging, Preprint, Labels, Aluminium Foil, Flat Carton | |||
| Ink recommendation | Water-based, Solvent-based and UV-based Inks | |||
| Plate colour | Yellow | orange | ||
The Perfect Plate for Sticky Inks
Today, a wide range of ink formulations—such as PU-type (solvent) inks for pet food packaging and water-based lamination inks—are being developed for specialized applications. The AFP™-TSP plate is a versatile solution featuring CleanPrint technology, helping it stay clean during production across various substrates. Its compatibility with sticky ink formulations allows for fewer press cleaning stops and more consistent print quality. Don’t stick with what you have—stick with AFP™-TSP.
Versatility Personified
This medium-hardness digital flexo plate is optimized for a wide range of printing materials—from absorbent substrates to non-absorbent films and label stocks. No matter the substrate, you can rely on these plates to deliver outstanding quality and peak productivity.
Combine with AFP™-TOP
Pair the medium-hardness AFP™-TSP plate with the hard-type AFP™-TOP plate to achieve smooth tonal gradations down to zero. This enables the transfer of more jobs from other printing technologies to flexography.
Superb Plate Flexibility
The malleable polymer structure of the AFP™-TSP plate allows the plate edges to drape more effectively, significantly reducing plate lift issues. Greater plate drape minimizes press stops, enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Improved Ink Homogeneity
A key feature of these CleanPrint plates is their smooth, homogeneous ink transfer compared to conventional plates. Ink transfer performance is particularly impressive when it comes to trapping, especially when printing multiple colors on top of each other.
Superior OEE, Superior Quality
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a key metric for profitable flexographic printing. CleanPrint plates deliver up to a 33% improvement in OEE compared to other plates—boosting availability, performance, and quality like no other.
CleanPrint for More Sustainable Flexographic Printing
AFP™-TSP flexographic plates feature Asahi’s CleanPrint technology. Developed by the chemical engineers at Asahi Photoproducts, CleanPrint plates are designed to transfer all residual ink to the substrate, reducing press stops for cleaning and ensuring consistently high print quality throughout the run. The result: higher quality, less waste, and improved OEE!