Asahi Photoproducts introduced the new REVO SERIES, a product family of sustainable flexographic solutions combining modern technology with a simplified, more reliable workflow.

Asahi Photoproducts introduced the new REVO SERIES, a sustainable flexographic solution.

Incorporating both AWP REVO and AFP REVO plate technologies, the series delivers reduced environmental impact, faster turnaround and consistent quality. These plates are part of the AWP REVO Ecosystem, a water-based flexographic plate processing solution that aligns with Asahi’s “Solvent ZERO” strategy, as well as AFP REVO for reduced solvent plate production.

Whether converters use water-wash or solvent processing, they benefit from the same stable quality, powered by Asahi’s CleanPrint technology. Asahi has now integrated its award-winning AFPR solvent plate products under the brand name of AFP REVO, which is designed to meet the demanding requirements of high-end flexible packaging as well as label print production.

More about AWP REVO for Small-Format Flexo Printers

The AWP™-REVO Ecosystem is a detergent-free, water-based  flexographic plate processing solution that reduces solvents and minimizes resource consumption, delivering environmental benefits and measurable gains in production efficiency.

In practice, it produces print-ready AWP-REVO plates in about an hour, and with CleanPrint technology, converters experience excellent ink transfer, and fewer press stops for plate cleaning.

With the AWP-LOOP Petite water recycling unit, up to 90% of washout water is recycled for reuse. AWP-REVO plates are available in two versions — AWP-REVO WHR (RoundTop) and AWP-REVO WHF (FlatTop) – to address a wide array of label applications.

Key components of the AWP-REVO Ecosystem include:

• New AWP-REVO water-washable plate: Water-washable photopolymer that requires only water and anti-former (no detergents). High-resolution quality, reduced press downtime, consistent performance, simplified handling.

• AWP-REVO 2530AA Plate Processor: Compact, all-in-one processor for small-format plate sizes with user-friendly interface, refined brush design for easy washout, and optimized fine-screening for consistent color reproduction in short-run environments.

• AWP-LOOP Petite: Closed-loop waste-water recycling using Asahi Kasei’s Microza membrane filtration to recover and reuse up to 90% of process water, significantly reducing waste liquid and operating costs.