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Method of making a photopolymer sleeve blank having an integral cushion layer for flexographic printing

US8505451B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Day International, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael E. McLean · Etowah, US
Dieter Schulze-Baing · Bodenwerder, DE
Michael Kockentiedt · Legden, DE
Will Goss · Arden, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 6, 2005
Grant date	Aug 13, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 6, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/1393
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of making a photopolymer sleeve blank for use in flexographic printing is provided which includes providing a base sleeve, applying a cushion layer over the base sleeve, applying an optional barrier layer over the cushion layer, and applying a photopolymer layer over the barrier or cushion layer. The method provides a sleeve blank having an integral cushion layer and eliminates the need for a back exposure step.

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