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A comprehensive line of laser-engravable and traditional photosensitive alcohol/water wash pad printing plates are available. Inkcups pioneered computer-to-plate technology compatible with CO2, fiber and WFC lasers. Our engineers have developed the largest selection of laser-engravable plates on the market. Each plate material is unique, specifically designed to accommodate varying applications and machine types. The number of impressions may vary based upon care, storage, and environment. Minimum order quantities are never required.

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Cobalt® SteelBack (Etched by Inkcups)

Cobalt® SteelBack (Etched by Inkcups)

  • For fiber laser platemakers (Cobalt One)
  • Withstands up to 25,000 impressions
Cobalt Ultra Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Cobalt Ultra Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with fiber laser technology (Cobalt One)
  • Life of up to 25,000 impressions.
Laser Red Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Laser Red Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a CO2 Laser platemaker between 10 – 40 Watts (Cobalt PRO)
  • Lasts up to 75,000 impressions
Laser Orange Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Laser Orange Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a Co2 Laser platemaker between 10 – 40 Watts (Cobalt PRO)
  • Withstands up to 25,000 impressions
DuraLaze Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

DuraLaze Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a Fiber Laser, CO2 Laser or WFC Laser (Cobalt ONE, Cobalt PRO & Cobalt 2000)
  • Withstands up to 60,000 impressions for medium to bold images
  • Withstands up to 100,000 impressions for small, fine detail to medium text images
Onyx Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Onyx Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a fiber laser plate-maker (Cobalt ONE)
  • Lasts up to 30,000 impressions
CrystaLaze® Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

CrystaLaze® Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a Co2 Laser platemaker between 10 – 40 Watts (Cobalt PRO)
  • Withstand up to 10,000 impressions
Thick Steel Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Thick Steel Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Withstand up to 1,000,000 impressions
  • Only available etched by Inkcups
Laser engravable
Cobalt Ultra Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Cobalt Ultra Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with fiber laser technology (Cobalt One)
  • Life of up to 25,000 impressions.
Laser Red Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Laser Red Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a CO2 Laser platemaker between 10 – 40 Watts (Cobalt PRO)
  • Lasts up to 75,000 impressions
Laser Orange Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Laser Orange Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a Co2 Laser platemaker between 10 – 40 Watts (Cobalt PRO)
  • Withstands up to 25,000 impressions
DuraLaze Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

DuraLaze Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a Fiber Laser, CO2 Laser or WFC Laser (Cobalt ONE, Cobalt PRO & Cobalt 2000)
  • Withstands up to 60,000 impressions for medium to bold images
  • Withstands up to 100,000 impressions for small, fine detail to medium text images
Onyx Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Onyx Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a fiber laser plate-maker (Cobalt ONE)
  • Lasts up to 30,000 impressions
CrystaLaze® Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

CrystaLaze® Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a Co2 Laser platemaker between 10 – 40 Watts (Cobalt PRO)
  • Withstand up to 10,000 impressions
Laser Aqua Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Laser Aqua Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with a Co2 Laser platemaker between 10 – 30 Watts (Cobalt PRO)
  • Withstand up to 25,000 impressions
Cobalt® SteelBack Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

Cobalt® SteelBack Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • For fiber laser platemakers (Cobalt ONE)
  • Withstands up to 25,000 impressions
Photosensitive - Alcohol wash
A/W Red Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

A/W Red Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with an exposure unit
  • Withstand up to 75,000 impressions
A/W Gray Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

A/W Gray Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with an exposure unit
  • WIthstand up to 25,000 impressions
Photosensitive - Water wash
W/W Orange Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

W/W Orange Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with an exposure unit
  • Withstand up to 25,000 impressions
W/W Light Green Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

W/W Light Green Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

  • Etch with an exposure unit
  • Withstand up to 25,000 impressions

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