BIRGON SKL
Self-adhesive underpacking foil made of dimensionally stable polyester
The polyester underpacking foil BIRGON SKL provides good support for corrections in the cylinder circumference of forme-cylinder and blanket cylinder and a changing of the printing length. It supports automation, particularly on presses with automatic plate changers, and simplify subsequent handling.
BIRGON can be applied like calibrated underlay sheets as an underpacking to offset printing plates. Compared to a paper sheet, the foil excels in much better dimensional stability. Nearly no sinking will take place even under printing pressure. Furthermore, BIRGON SKL is highly tear- and swelling-resistant, thus providing high durability.
The foil can be easily applied to almost all cylinders and can be removed quickly and cleanly with very little cleaning effort.
The foil‘s release film consists of siliconised propylene which prevents wrinkling and avoids dust inclusion. BIRGON SKL is just as resistant to chemical cleaning agents or solvents as it is thermostable at high temperatures in the printing press.
BIRGON is also available in an uncoated version (see BIRGON).
At a glance
Application Range: |
Corrections of cylinder circumference and printing length on sheet-fed and web presses • plate cylinder • blanket cylinder |
Main features: |
Self-adhesive • dimensionally stable polyester • corrosion-inhibiting additives • tear resistant • high bond shear, thus no displacement • high temperature stability in the printing process • resistance to cleaners and solvents • easy handling • easily repositionable • high resistance to swelling • easy disposal (PVC-free) |
Available thicknesses:
Thickness |
Ref. no. |
|
Thickness |
Ref. no. |
0.08 mm |
031108 |
|
0.26 mm |
031126 |
0.10 mm |
031110 |
|
0.28 mm |
031128 |
0.12 mm |
031112 |
|
0.30 mm |
031130 |
0.14 mm |
031114 |
|
0.32 mm |
031132 |
0.16 mm |
031116 |
|
0.35 mm |
031135 |
0.18 mm |
031118 |
|
0.40 mm |
031140 |
0.20 mm |
031120 |
|
0.45 mm |
031145 |
0.22 mm |
031122 |
|
0.50 mm |
031150 |
0.24 mm |
031124 |
|
|
|
Important note
Calculation width: |
1 300 mm (Effective width: 1 270 mm) |
Overview Underpacking Materials
Overview Product Range
Printing blankets, underpacking material, measurement instruments and press room accessories: Download here the current product range brochure (0.9 MB).