My Electra blue plate looks more faded than it did when I originally got it. Do I need new plates?

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  Electra Blue Plates have an aluminum core and a thick blue hard coating. This coating is designed to absorb the 1046nm wavelength of any fiber laser. Unlike shiny plates, the blue color absorbs the wavelength; it does not reflect it. This makes the ...

• What is the difference between an Electra steel back and an Electra blue plate? 

  Compared to the Electra Steel material, Electra Blue is thicker. This plate material offers increased printing stability and improved resistance to damage. This, in turn, effectively increases the plate life. Electra blue is double-sided and capable ...

• How do printing plates work?

  Pad printing plates are one of the critical components in the pad printing process. This pad printing consumable serves the purpose of holding the artwork. Etch the artwork into the printing plate using a laser or an exposure unit. An ink cup, which ...

• How many impressions can I get from a polymer plate?

  For most polymer pad printing plates, it is possible to get 10,000–20,000 impressions per plate. For premium photopolymer plates, it is possible to get 50,000 impressions. Learn more about all of our pad printing plate materials.

• How can I maximize the lifespan of my plate?

  To maximize the life of your pad printing plate, proper care and maintenance are required. Properly clean off all the ink residue from the plate, both back and front, after every use. Next, make sure that you store the plates in a place where they ...