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1052 CTP Sheet Aluminum Substrate for Printing

Nov. 27, 2024

The quality of the 1052 CTP aluminum plate base is one of the decisive factors affecting the quality of the CTP plate. Compared with the traditional PS plate, the CTP printing plate aluminum plate base has good appearance characteristics, stable geometric dimensions, excellent electrolytic oxidation performance and physical and mechanical properties.

The 1052 CTP aluminum plate base has a certain strength to ensure that the printing plate will not break during the installation of the PS plate and the transfer of graphics and text. In addition, the tensile strength and elongation of the aluminum plate base are also important indicators that determine the performance of the printing plate.

The 1052 aluminum plate base places special emphasis on its mechanical strength to ensure that it is not easily broken during the printing process. Tensile strength and elongation are key indicators for evaluating the performance of printing plates, which directly affect the performance of printing plates in use.

1052 CTP Sheet Aluminum Substrate for Printing

1052 CTP Sheet Aluminum Substrate for Printing Advantages

  • Low density: Reduces the weight of the printing plate and facilitates operation.
  • High strength: ensuring the stability and durability of the printing plate during use.
  • High printing quality: Able to achieve high resolution and clear writing.
  • Strong printing durability: the printing plate has a long service life and a large number of printings.
  • Environmentally friendly cleaning: The plate making process and printing process are more environmentally friendly, reducing the use of chemicals.
  • Reasonable cost: Good balance between comprehensive performance and cost.
  • Fast speed: plate making and printing are fast, improving production efficiency.
  • Strong reproducibility: Ability to accurately reproduce graphic and text details.

Specifications of 1052 aluminum CTP substrates for printing

1052 Aluminum Sheet for CTP substrates Specifications

Alloy Temper Thickness (mm) Length × Width (mm)
1052 H18, H19 0.13-0.30 830×645
670×645
550 × 650
370×450
280×390

1052 Aluminum Coil for CTP substrates Specifications

Alloy 1052
Temper H18 H19
Thickness (mm) 0.13-0.30
Width (mm) 388-1600
Coil sleeve inner diameter (mm) 150-510

Permissible deviations in thickness and width of 1052 aluminum CTP substrates for printing

Dimensions (mm) Thickness Width
>0.20 ≤0.20
Allowable deviation (mm) ±0.007 ±0.005 ±0.5

Mechanical properties of 1052 aluminum CTP substrate for printing

Alloy 1052
Temper H18
Tensile strength Rm/MPa ≥135
Elongation after break A (%) ≥1

Chemical composition of 1052 aluminum CTP substrate for printing

Element 1052
Al Reminder
Si ≤0.0567%
Fe ≤0.3418%
Cu ≤0.0009%
Mn ≤0.0034%
Mg ≤0.2008%
Zn ≤0.0130%
V ≤0.0007%
Ti -
other ≤0.0039%

Why choose HC Aluminum

The aluminum plate alloy produced by HC Aluminum has become a high-quality PS/CTP plate substrate choice due to its excellent physical and mechanical properties and stable quality.

  • Moderate wear resistance: extends the service life of the printing plate.
  • Good formability: processed into various shapes and sizes.
  • Qualified hydrophilicity: the fountain solution is evenly distributed during the printing process.
  • High stability: ensuring the performance consistency of the printing plate during use.
  • Good surface treatment: Able to carry out various surface treatments to improve the performance of the printing plate.

The PS CTP aluminum substrates that HC Aluminum can provide include 1052 aluminum plate, 1050 aluminum plate, 1060 aluminum plate, 1070 aluminum plate alloy, etc.

HC Aluminum printing PS board substrate is one of the typical excellent products with excellent quality and good reputation. The product market share reaches more than 60%. New and old customers are welcome to inquire and order.

How to choose CTP Sheet Aluminum Substrate for Printing

Selecting the appropriate CTP (computer-to-plate) sheet aluminum substrate for printing requires consideration of a variety of factors, including the specific requirements of the printing process, the characteristics of the aluminum alloys available, and the performance characteristics of each alloy.

1. Consider and conductivity

Higher purity aluminum, such as 1070, provides better electrical and thermal conductivity. If your printing process involves significant electrical or thermal requirements, the 1070 may be the best choice.

2. Consider corrosion resistance

All of these alloys have good corrosion resistance, but higher purity generally enhances this property. For highly corrosive environments, 1070 or 1060 may be more suitable.

3. Consider formability

Alloys 1050, 1060, 1070, 1052 all have good formability, which is critical for manufacturing processes that require significant shaping and shaping of aluminum substrates.

4. Consider cost and availability

Higher purity alloys such as 1070 may be more expensive than 1050 and 1060. Consider budget and alloy cost-effectiveness based on specific requirements.

5. Consider specific printing requirements

Evaluate the specific requirements of the printing process, such as the type of ink used, print speed and resolution. Different alloys may interact differently with different printing materials and technologies.

  • For general printing: 1050 or 1052 are usually sufficient for standard printing applications as they have a good balance of performance and cost.
  • For high conductivity needs: 1070 is the best choice due to its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity.
  • For slightly enhanced performance: 1060 offers a good middle ground, being purer than 1050 but not as expensive as 1070.