Avalon N VLF (16 to 40-up)
The Avalon N range of thermal VLF (Very Large Format) computer-to-plate engines are star performers in quality- and efficiency-driven plate production. They will handle any plate size from 16 to 40-up.
Unlock the full potential of your commercial printing business with the Avalon N VLF computer-to-plate (CtP) engines. Handling plates of up to 2280 × 1600 mm, and achieving a maximum throughput speed of 70 B1 pph, these thermal platesetters are unique among their kind and prove themselves in productivity and flexibility. Simply select the engine that suits your needs in terms of plate size, throughput speed and features, and start boosting your business.
The Avalon N VLF series comes in different levels of automation to match your preferred workflow and available floor space, yet consistently offers prime imaging quality. All platesetters are equipped with Grating Light Valve (GLV) imaging technology, enabling the spotless transfer of your digital creations directly onto the printing plate.
Boasting years of experience in very large format printing, Agfa is the ideal partner to help commercial and packaging printing companies accomplish advanced process efficiency and automation, as well as cost control, in their prepress department.
Benefits
- VLF external drum thermal platesetters featuring proven technology and consistent output quality with imaging resolutions up to 340 lpi Sublima
- Throughput speed of up to 70 B1 plates per hour, depending on model, plate type, and plate size
- Upgradable engines featuring press punching and exceptional registration accuracy
- Multiple automation options, such as a multi-cassette loader, a skid loader, and robotic plate loading
- Integration with Agfa’s Apogee prepress workflow solution
Features
Industry-leading productivity
Thanks to their advanced GLV technology and dual plate imaging, Avalon N VLF engines offer best-in-class productivity and throughput speed. Combine them with the Energy Elite Eco printing plate, for example, to produce no fewer than 70 B1 plates per hour and still deliver premium-quality results.
More productivity-increasing options include dual plate loading and twin imaging, depending on the model. Most of the engines can also be upgraded with both a multi-cassette loader and a pallet loader.
Plate loading of the Avalon N VLF models can be automated using a custom-made plate loading robot.
Press punching
For those who need an extra-powerful productivity boost, there is a press punching system available for Avalon N VLF engines, significantly shortening make-ready time. By adding optional press punch blocks, imaged plates can be loaded straight onto presses with different punching, increasing make-ready efficiency.
Advanced integration
Agfa has considered each element that affects CtP efficiency when integrating the Avalon N series. The engine is an important link in the plate production chain, but it comes together with the plates, the plate processing, the digital workflow, screening and other additional software utilities.
We will assist you in making the right technology decisions when creating a customized CtP solution.
Premium imaging quality
Avalon N VLF platesetters yield consistent, first-rate imaging quality of up to 340 lpi Sublima. All models are equipped with GLV technology for precise imaging, exceptional tonal accuracy and uniformity from job to job. So, whether you opt for a mid- or full-size engine, expect Avalon’s trademark excellence.
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Technical Specs
Model |
N16-90 E |
| Imaging technology | GLV 512 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Dual loading | n/a |
| Twin imager | n/a |
| Press punch | optional, max 5 sets |
Resolution |
|
| 1200 dpi | yes |
| 2400 dpi | yes |
| 2540 dpi | yes |
| 4000 dpi | n/a |
| 4800 dpi | n/a |
Plate loading & unloading configuration |
|
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | n/a |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | n/a |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
Throughput |
|
| depending on plate width | 1030 mm (40.5 in): 20 pph 1448 mm (57 in): 17 pph |
Plate characteristics |
|
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) *dual loading |
1470 mm x 1180 mm (57.9″ x 46.5″) |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) * dual loading |
650 mm x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″) 450 mm x 370 mm (17.7″ x 14.6″) *optional plate width between 570 mm and 624 mm cannot be used (size limitation) |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm-0.4 mm (8-16 mil) *0.15 mm thickness can be used only for the optional min. size of 450 mm x 370 mm; 0.4 mm thickness plates can only be used when they are larger than 1030 mm x 770 mm |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) *dual model (with registartion punches – Leading edge grip: 8 mm; Trailing edge grip: 7 mm) |
1470 mm x 1169 mm (57.9″ x 46.0″) |
Model |
N16-90 S |
| Imaging technology | GLV 512 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Dual loading | n/a |
| Twin imager | n/a |
| Press punch | optional, max 5 sets |
Resolution |
|
| 1200 dpi | yes |
| 2400 dpi | yes |
| 2540 dpi | yes |
| 4000 dpi | n/a |
| 4800 dpi | n/a |
Plate loading & unloading configuration |
|
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | n/a |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | n/a |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
Throughput |
|
| depending on plate width | 1030 mm (40.5 in): 37 pph 1448 mm (57 in): 29 pph |
Plate characteristics |
|
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) *dual loading |
1470 mm x 1180 mm (57.9″ x 46.5″) |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) * dual loading |
650 mm x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″) 450 mm x 370 mm (17.7″ x 14.6″) *optional plate width between 570 mm and 624 mm cannot be used (size limitation) |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm-0.4 mm (8-16 mil) *0.15 mm thickness can be used only for the optional min. size of 450 mm x 370 mm; 0.4 mm thickness plates can only be used when they are larger than 1030 mm x 770 mm |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) *dual model (with registartion punches – Leading edge grip: 8 mm; Trailing edge grip: 7 mm) |
1470 mm x 1169 mm (57.9″ x 46.0″) |
Model |
N16-90 XT |
| Imaging technology | GLV 1024 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Dual loading | n/a |
| Twin imager | n/a |
| Press punch | optional, max 5 sets |
Resolution |
|
| 1200 dpi | yes |
| 2400 dpi | yes |
| 2540 dpi | yes |
| 4000 dpi | n/a |
| 4800 dpi | n/a |
Plate loading & unloading configuration |
|
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | n/a |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | n/a |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
Throughput |
|
| depending on plate width | 1030 mm (40.5 in): 46 pph 1448 mm (57 in): 42 pph |
Plate characteristics |
|
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) *dual loading |
1470 mm x 1180 mm (57.9″ x 46.5″) |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) * dual loading |
650 mm x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″) 450 mm x 370 mm (17.7″ x 14.6″) *optional plate width between 570 mm and 624 mm cannot be used (size limitation) |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm-0.4 mm (8-16 mil) *0.15 mm thickness can be used only for the optional min. size of 450 mm x 370 mm; 0.4 mm thickness plates can only be used when they are larger than 1030 mm x 770 mm |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) *dual model (with registartion punches – Leading edge grip: 8 mm; Trailing edge grip: 7 mm) |
1470 mm x 1169 mm (57.9″ x 46.0″) |
Model |
N24-90 S |
| Imaging technology | GLV 512 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Dual loading | n/a |
| Twin imager | n/a |
| Press punch | optional, max 6 sets |
Resolution |
|
| 1200 dpi | yes |
| 2400 dpi | yes |
| 2540 dpi | yes |
| 4000 dpi | n/a |
| 4800 dpi | n/a |
Plate loading & unloading configuration |
|
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | yes |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | yes |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
Throughput |
|
| depending on plate width | 1030 mm (40.5 in): 34 pph 1448 mm (57 in): 27 pph |
Plate characteristics |
|
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) *dual loading |
1652 mm × 1325 mm (65.0″ x 52.2″) |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) * dual loading |
650 mm x 490 mm (25.6″ x 19.3″) |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm – 0.4 mm (8 – 16 mil)* *0.4 mm (16 mil) is only available for plates larger than 900 mm x 770 mm |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) *dual model (with registartion punches – Leading edge grip: 8 mm; Trailing edge grip: 7 mm) |
1652 mm × 1313 mm (65.0″ x 51.7″) |
Model |
N24-90 XT |
| Imaging technology | GLV 1024 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Dual loading | n/a |
| Twin imager | n/a |
| Press punch | optional, max 6 sets |
Resolution |
|
| 1200 dpi | yes |
| 2400 dpi | yes |
| 2540 dpi | yes |
| 4000 dpi | n/a |
| 4800 dpi | n/a |
Plate loading & unloading configuration |
|
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | yes |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | yes |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
Throughput |
|
| depending on plate width | 1030 mm (40.5 in): 46 pph 1448 mm (57 in): 39 pph |
Plate characteristics |
|
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) *dual loading |
1652 mm × 1325 mm (65.0″ x 52.2″) |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) * dual loading |
650 mm x 490 mm (25.6″ x 19.3″) |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm – 0.4 mm (8 – 16 mil)* *0.4 mm (16 mil) is only available for plates larger than 900 mm x 770 mm |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) *dual model (with registartion punches – Leading edge grip: 8 mm; Trailing edge grip: 7 mm) |
1652 mm × 1313 mm (65.0″ x 51.7″) |
| Model | N40-90 S |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | GLV 1024 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Dual loading | yes |
| Twin imager | n/a |
| Press punch | optional, max 5 sets |
| Resolution | |
| 1200 dpi | yes |
| 2400 dpi | yes |
| 2540 dpi | yes |
| 4000 dpi | n/a |
| 4800 dpi | n/a |
| Plate loading & unloading configuration | |
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | yes |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | yes |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Throughput | |
| Depending on plate width | 1030 mm (40.5 in): 46 pph 2280 mm (89.7 in): 24 pph |
| Plate characteristics | |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) *dual loading |
2280 mm x 1600 mm (89.7″ x 62.9″) 1060 mm x 1600 mm (41.7″ x 63″)* |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) * dual loading |
1061 mm x 550 mm (41.8″ x 21.7″) 650 mm x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″) * |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm – 0.4 mm (8 – 16 mil) 0.5 mm (20 mil) optional |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) with registration punches – leading edge grip: 8 mm; trailing edge grip: 7 mm) without registation punches Leading edge grip: 5 mm; Trailing edge grip: 7 mm |
2280 mm x 1588 mm (89.7″ x 62.5″) |
| Model | N40-90 XT |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | GLV 1024 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Dual loading | yes |
| Twin imager | yes |
| Press punch | optional, max 5 sets |
| Resolution | |
| 1200 dpi | yes |
| 2400 dpi | yes |
| 2540 dpi | yes |
| 4000 dpi | n/a |
| 4800 dpi | n/a |
| Plate loading & unloading configuration | |
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | yes |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | yes |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Throughput | |
| Depending on plate width | 1030 mm (40.5 in): 70 pph 2280 mm (89.7 in): 34 pph |
| Plate characteristics | |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) *dual loading |
2280 mm x 1600 mm (89.7″ x 62.9″) 1060 mm x 1600 mm (41.7″ x 63″)* |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) * dual loading |
1061 mm x 550 mm (41.8″ x 21.7″) 650 mm x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″) * |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm – 0.4 mm (8 – 16 mil) 0.5 mm (20 mil) optional |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) with registration punches – leading edge grip: 8 mm; trailing edge grip: 7 mm) without registation punches Leading edge grip: 5 mm; Trailing edge grip: 7 mm |
2280 mm x 1588 mm (89.7″ x 62.5″) |
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Auto Loaders
Auto loaders |
N16-90 ALM (TRIPLE L, R, L/R) |
| Plate capacity | 0.3 mm, 75 plates per cassette 0.4 mm, 60 plates per cassette |
| Number of cassettes | 3 (upgrade to 6) |
| Min./max. plate size | 650 mm x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″) / 1470 mm x 1180 mm (57.8″ x 46.4″) |
| Weight | 1150 kg (2514 lb) |
| Dimension | 3150 mm x 3215 mm x 1715 mm (124.0” x 126.6” x 67.5”) |
Environment (CtP and autoloader) |
|
| Temperature range | Recommended: 21-25 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 25A |
| Autoloaders | N24-90 AL-SKID | |
|---|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 600 plates | |
| Number of cassettes | n/a | |
| Min./max. plate size | 1000 mm x 750 mm (39.4″ x 29.5″) / 1652 mm x 1325 mm (65.0″ x 52.2″) | |
| Weight | 800 kg (1764 lb) | |
| Dimension (w x d x h) | 2725 mm x 1935 mm x 1760 mm (107.5″ x 76.2″ x 69.3″) | |
| Environment (CtP and autoloader) | ||
| Temperature range | Recommended: 21-25 °C | |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) | |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 25A | |
Note: N24-90 AL-SKID is available for Avalon N16-90 and N24-90
Auto loaders |
N40 AL-M |
| Plate capacity | 0.3 mm, 75 plates per cassette 0.4 mm, 60 plates per cassette |
| Number of cassettes | 4 |
| Min./max. plate size | 500 mm x 550 mm (19.7″ x 21.7″) / 2280 mm x 1600 mm (89.7″ x 62.9″) |
| Weight | 2540 kg (5599 lb) |
| Dimension | 3365 mm x 4123 mm x 1850 mm (132.4″ x 162.3″ x 72.8″) |
Environment (CtP and autoloader) |
|
| Temperature range | Recommended: 21-25 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 10A |
Auto loaders |
N40-90 AL-M (L,R) |
| Plate capacity | 0.3 mm, 75 plates per cassette 0.4 mm, 60 plates per cassette |
| Number of cassettes | 4 |
| Min./max. plate size | 650 mm x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″) / 2280 mm x 1600 mm (89.7″ x 62.9″) |
| Weight | 2600 kg (5732 lb) |
| Dimension | 3365 mm x 4120 mm x 1850 mm (132.4″ x 162.2″ x 72.8″) |
Environment (CtP and autoloader) |
|
| Temperature range | Recommended: 21-25 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 10A |
| Autoloaders | N40-90 Pallet Loader (L,R) |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 600 plates |
| Number of cassettes | n/a |
| Min./max. plate size | 800 mm x 550 mm (31.5″ x 21.7″) / 2280 mm x 1560 mm (89.7″ x 61.4″) |
| Weight | 1750 kg (3858 lb) |
| Dimension (w x d x h) | 3415 mm x 2120 mm x 2075 mm (134.5″ x 83.5″ x 81.7″) |
| Environment (CtP and autoloader) | |
| Temperature range | Recommended: 21-25 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 10A |