DELETION PENS FOR IBF CTP PLATES
Burnishine worked closely with IBF – Industria Brasileira de Filmes - to develop a deletion pen that works with four of their most popular CtP metal plates. IBF5000 deletion pen quickly and efficiently removes unwanted images, and can save you time and money by eliminating the need to make new plates.
IBF5000 is effective on:
- IBF Million DV
- IBF Negfast
- IBF Eco-T
- IBF Million SR
IBF5000 deletion pen is made to the same exacting standards as our CTP1000 deletion pen, KP4 deletion pen for baked Kodak plates, FBP3000 deletion pen for Fuji baked plates, and LPC6000 deletion pen for laser polyester plates. We use the same highest quality barrel construction, sealed end caps and durable tips that won’t break down from chemicals in the pen. As with our other pens, the durable tip helps reduce evaporation which extends the life of the pen thereby saving you money. And IBF5000 features 2 tips – one medium and one broad for making precision deletions.
IBF5000 deletion pen works quickly, is easy to use, and can be used to make deletion on press. As with all our deletion pens, it’s important to use gentle pressure when making deletions. You do not need to exert excessive pressure. As we’ve stated in other pen blogs, applying too much pressure can damage the plate graining, which can result in toning on press. Excessive pressure can also damage the tip causing premature wear. We recommend following up deletions with plate cleaner, such as Burnishine Aqua Blue (PCN P7 – an acidic plate cleaner and desensitizer), or Plate Care (PCN 3600) before resuming production. Plate Care is a mildly acidic finisher, cleaner and plate preserver that is compatible with any metal plate – CtP or analog.
When in doubt, please contact us so we can help you select the best pen for your needs. We’d be happy to assist you!