SECTOR MC-PRI · PREPRESS & PLATE ROOM

Prepress & Plate Room Engineering

From RIP configuration to automated plate processing and punch-bend lines — we engineer prepress plate rooms that deliver consistent, registration-accurate plates around the clock.

200/hr

PLATE THROUGHPUT

±0.001mm

8-16 wks

BUILD TIMELINE

ENGINEERING SCOPE

What we engineer in the plate room

CTP / CTCP System Integration

Computer-to-plate and computer-to-conventional-plate systems from any manufacturer, unified under MCLANTIS RIP and color management protocol.

Automated Plate Processing

Inline plate processors with temperature and chemistry monitoring, automatic replenishment, and waste chemistry collection.

Punch & Bend Lines

Precision punch-bend systems matched to press cylinder specifications, with automated plate stacking and logistics.

RIP & Color Management

Harlequin / Apogee / Prinergy RIP configuration, ICC profiling, GMG / EFI color proofing, and ISO 12647-2 standardization.

Plate Inventory & Tracking

Barcode-based plate tracking, job ticket integration, and plate storage automation with FIFO management.

Plate Room Utilities

Ventilation, chemical exhaust, lighting (D50/D65 viewing booths), and floor engineering for chemical handling safety.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Plate room engineering standards

Specification	Value	Notes
Plate Output Capacity	Up to 200 plates/hr	Automated inline processing
Register Accuracy	±0.001mm	Punch-bend to press cylinder
Plate Size Range	Up to 1,600 x 2,100mm	Supports VLF format
Processing Chemistry	Auto-replenished	Closed-loop monitoring
Color Standard	ISO 12647-2 / -7	GRACoL / FOGRA compliant
RIP Support	PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-4	Harlequin, Apogee, Prinergy
Build Timeline	8-16 weeks	From survey to handover
Quality Certification	ISO 9001:2015	Design & installation

EXECUTION METHODOLOGY

Four-phase delivery

Effluent / Facility Audit

On-site sampling, flow measurement, and characterization of existing infrastructure and discharge requirements.

Process Design

Treatment train selection, equipment sizing, 3D layout, and hydraulic modeling with redundancy analysis.

Installation & Integration

Mechanical, electrical, and controls installation by in-house teams with FAT/SAT protocols.

Commissioning & Handover

Performance validation, optimization, operator training, and complete documentation package.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can MCLANTIS integrate CTP systems from any manufacturer?

Yes. MCLANTIS works with Kodak, Agfa, Fujifilm, Screen, and other CTP manufacturers, integrating them under a unified RIP and color management protocol.

What plate throughput can be achieved?

Automated inline systems can process up to 200 plates per hour, depending on plate size and processing chemistry. Multiple CTP engines can be clustered for higher throughput.

How is color consistency ensured?

MCLANTIS implements ISO 12647-2/7 standardization with ICC profiling, regular calibration, and D50/D65 viewing conditions. Plate linearization is verified per batch.

What is included in plate room utilities?

Plate room utilities include chemical exhaust ventilation, D50/D65 viewing booths, chemical storage with secondary containment, and floor engineering for spill containment.

Discuss your engineering project

Reach out with your facility requirements, production targets, and timeline. Our engineering team will respond with a preliminary scope within 3 business days.

Contact Engineering Team