Supplies
Plate Pack
Plate Pack sets out the plate details to confirm before mounting for a packaging job. It covers plate material, thickness, image orientation and storage condition so the press crew starts with the right set, not guesswork.
Plate gauge and format checks
Plate Pack covers the plate supply details that matter before work reaches the press. It helps SA packaging teams line up plate type, job format, and handling needs before mounting starts on the floor.
Start by matching the print repeat, cylinder or sleeve size, and substrate to the plate specification. Gauteng dust, Durban moisture and Cape wind during loading all influence how plates are stored, carried and taped before they reach the press.
A quick inspection before mounting can stop lift, bounce and register trouble later in the run. The pack records plate code, distortion requirement, corner condition and relief so the operator can compare what arrived against the job ticket.
What sits inside the pack
Each Plate Pack groups the key plate information in one place for prepress, stores and press crews. That usually includes plate type, thickness, width and repeat, plus notes on mounting tape choice, screen count and any handling risk seen on receipt.
Link Plate Pack with the matching Press paths page and any Ink notes that affect print density or drying on that job. Before dispatch, check labels, protective sheets and carton markings so plates, notes and references travel together. Use the contact form with the plate code and press name if you need input.
- Plate thickness matched to press setup
- Distortion and repeat verified before mounting
- Plate codes recorded for traceability
Conditions that affect stored plates
Storage and transport matter as much as plate imaging when jobs move between sites in South Africa. Heat inside delivery vehicles, damp coastal air and stacked cartons in busy dispatch areas can mark edges, warp sheets or weaken backing if packaging is not checked on arrival.
Near the coast, plates need tighter wrapping control to limit moisture exposure before mounting. Inland sites often deal with more dust around unpacking and taping areas, so wipe-down checks and covered storage earn their place in the routine. During power interruptions, plate identification and job separation become even more important to avoid mixing sets when production restarts.
Operated by Astros Marketing (Pty) Ltd from 2 Makro Place, Sunnyrock 1401.
Details to send with Plate Pack
Include the SKU, print repeat, substrate, number of colours and whether the job runs from cylinder or sleeve. Add any problem seen on the last run, such as fine text fill-in, edge lift or register drift, so the plate review starts with the right fault history.
Attach the current plate list and note which sets are new, remade or pulled from storage. When records are needed for a buyer or plant file, keep the Plate Pack note with the job reference so plate movement and use can be traced later.
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