Method for mounting a flexible printing plate onto a printing cylinder
US5562039A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F27/1281
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for mounting flexographic printing plate in registration onto a printing cylinder with a mounting bar and a carrier sheet having the plate mounted thereto. The mounting bar and the carrier sheet each have multiple openings which are located to assure consistent alignment between the bar and carrier sheet. The carrier sheet is secured in registration to the mounting bar by aligning the openings of the bar to the carrier sheet and inserting locking pins into the aligned openings. The method for mounting a flexographic printing plate further includes an apparatus for retaining an end of the carrier sheet to prevent its movement while drilling or punching the multiple openings.
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