Laser Red Pad Printing Plate (Cliche)

The Laser Red pad printing cliché plate is a CO2 laser engraver material, 0.020” thick and accepting of graphic types of all styles. As one of the hardest CO2 plate materials available, Laser Red plates are extremely durable and excellent for use with both ceramic and steel rings.

For all CO2 laser plate-makers between 10 – 40 Watts

Lasts up to 75,000 impressions

Like other laser-etched plates, Laser Red is etched with a CO2 laser system such as the Cobalt PRO+, with no film positives or chemical processing required. For a closer look at pad printing cliché making, photopolymer versus laser, see our guide to plate-making methods.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How long does a Laser Red pad printing plate last?

A: The Inkcups Laser Red pad printing plate withstands up to 75,000 impressions under normal production conditions and is compatible with both ceramic and steel doctoring rings, making it one of the most durable clichés in the Inkcups lineup.

Q: What’s the difference between Laser Red and A/W Red pad printing plates?

A: Despite sharing a name and nearly identical specs (.020″ thick, up to 75,000 impressions), these are different technologies: Laser Red is etched with a CO2 laser plate-maker, while A/W Red is an alcohol wash photopolymer plate exposed with a UV exposure unit. Compare all available options in our full pad printing plate material lineup.

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