30” x 30” x 60” (with lid closed)
30” x 30” x 85” (with lid open)
Weight
150 lbs
Requirements
220 V single phase electrical line, 16 amps, cold water plumbing, drain outlet
Hook up information
Platemakers arrive fully assembled. You will need a plumber to install a cold water inlet and drain. You will also need an electrician to install 220V single phase electrical with the amperage listed on the machine.
Delivery time
Our platemakers ship in 1-4 weeks delivery time. Contact us for a specific delivery estimate.
This is our most popular platemaker. Its compact frame will fit easily in any shop, and this machine handles all stages of platemaking: exposure, washout, drying and post-exposing of plates. The washout unit is a separate piece that stacks on top of the exposure and drying unit. Included in the unit are UV bulbs, kreene, drain valve, hosing, brushes, and mounting rubber - which allows the processor to process both steel-backed and plastic-backed photopolymer plates. Replacement kreene, replacement brush panels, and additional mounting rubber are always available from Boxcar Press. Made in Holland. This item has an additional shipping charge of $200.
When do I replace my kreene in my platemaker? And how do I replace kreene?
Kreene, a flexible and matte transparent plastic, is used in a platemaker’s vacuum frame to hold films against photopolymer plates during exposure. But over time, it’s the nature of kreene to get wrinkled and lose flexibility. When you find that your kreene no longer seals off the vacuum well, it’s time for a kreene replacement! At Boxcar Press, we replace our kreene every two days, but we process a lot of plates. With lower use, kreene can last for several months.
To replace your kreene: cut out a square of kreene to the size of the previous kreene piece (your kreene will be slightly larger than the grooves in the vacuum table). Pull the round bar off the previous sheet of kreene. Afix the new sheet of kreene to the bar with double-stick tape. Lay the kreene in position on the vacuum table and turn the vacuum on. Work out any wrinkles in the kreene so it remains flat. Using double-stick tape, affix the kreene edge opposite the bar to the vacuum table. You can then roll the kreene over the bar and start exposing your polymer plates.
When do I replace my platemaker’s brushes?
A platemaker’s brushes wear out after prolonged use: these brushes should be replaced every 6-36 months. You can tell when a brush is tired out because the bristles are matted down. We sell replacement brushes for all of our platemakers: please e-mail or call us to order these.
How do I maintain the mounting rubber on my platemaker?
Magnetic mounting rubber and rigid mounting rubber come pre-sealed. Over time, this seal breaks down. You can make touch-up repairs with our green die sealer. Apply green die sealer in a thin bead to the edge of the mounting rubber. Let dry overnight.
How do I drain and refill my platemaker?
Drain the platemaker often (twice a day if you're using the machine all day). To drain, open the drain valve. The washout water is safe to go down the drain. To refill, close the drain and fill with water. Leave the tank full of water so the brushes don't dry out. If you're leaving the machine unused for an extended period of time, add half a cup of bleach to the water to resist algae.
Interflex A-4 specs