UK In-House Cliché Pre-Press
Precision Pad Printing Plates & Cliché Production
From our Sunbury-on-Thames production centre, we deliver rapid-turnaround custom cliché etching for all major pad printer brands. Every plate is prepared by our technicians—covering artwork films, precision laser or chemical exposure, hardening, and depth calibration.
Custom Registration & Machine Hole Punching
Chemical-Free CtP Laser Clichés or Hardened Steel
Fast UK Turnaround on Finished & Blank Stock
Laser Cliché Plates
Zero-chemical, direct computer-to-plate etching for fast turnarounds and frequent graphic changes.
- Direct Etch: For KCTP-F10 & F20 machines.
- Resolution: Up to 350 lpi solid & halftone output.
- Eco-Friendly: 100% free of acid etching and wash chemicals.
- Substrates: Green polymer plates & thin laser stock.
Steel Cliché Plates
Built for demanding production runs where micro-precision and maximum durability matter.
- Hardness: 10 mm fine-lapped steel hardened to 62 Rockwell.
- Thin Steel: 0.25 mm and 0.50 mm calibrated bands.
- Longevity: Heavy-duty life exceeding 100,000+ cycles.
- Etch Precision: Controlled depth tolerances for doctor rings.
Polymer & Nylo Plates
Versatile photopolymer solutions balancing rapid exposure with cost-effective tooling.
- ST52: High-grade solvent-washable plate for longer runs.
- SI43: Economy solvent-washable plate for shorter batches.
- W40K: Water-washable plate for rapid, low-hazard processing.
- Format: Cut and punched to fit all machine makes.
Need Custom Punch Formats or In-House Training?
Whether you require sample plate etching, custom registration hole punching, or hands-on technician training, our engineering team is here to help.
Contact the Technical Team