Printing Plates and Prepress Equipment
Last updated: October 2026
Quick answer: CTPPress covers the prepress line in two groups: printing plates and plate processing equipment we manufacture at our own factory, and CTP machines supplied with partner factories. Use this page to jump to the right category.
Key takeaways
- CTPPress covers plates, machines and processing equipment as one line, from offset and flexo plates to platesetters, processors, baking ovens and punches.
- We manufacture offset plates, flexo plates, plate processors, baking ovens and plate punching and bending equipment at our own factory.
- CTP machines (thermal and UV platesetters) and flexo CTP imagers are supplied with our partner factories and matched to our plates.
- Not sure where to start? Send your equipment, ink system and plate size and we map your need to a specific product.
Buyers often tell us there are too many catalogues and no clear starting point. Some assume this site only sells plates. In fact this is one page that maps your need to a product across the full prepress line — use the table below, then open the category page.
| Product line | Types | Source | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offset printing plates | Thermal CTP, CTcP, PS plates | Made by us | Printing plates |
| CTP plates | Single-layer, double-layer and processless thermal CTP plates | Made by us | CTP plates · Thermal CTP plates |
| CTcP plates | UV-exposed CTcP plate for UV platesetters | Made by us | CTcP plates |
| PS plates | Positive PS plate for film exposure | Made by us | PS plates |
| Flexo plates | Digital (LAMS) and analog flexo plates | Made by us | Flexo plates · Digital · Analog |
| CTP machines | Thermal platesetters, UV (CTcP) platesetters | Partner-supplied | CTP machine · UV CTP |
| Flexo CTP machines | Digital flexo imagers | Partner-supplied | Flexo CTP machine |
| Plate processors | CTP, PS and CTcP plate processors | Made by us | Processors |
| Baking ovens | Plate baking machines | Made by us | Baking machine |
| Punching and bending | Plate punches and benders | Made by us | Punch machine |
Printing plates
- Offset printing plates — thermal CTP plate (single-layer, double-layer, processless), CTcP plate, PS plate, violet and polyester grades, cut to your press size. See processless CTP plates, violet CTP plates, polyester plates and uncoated aluminium plate substrate.
- CTP plates — the CTP plate range explained: imaging types, platesetter matching and grade selection.
- Flexo plates — analog and digital (LAMS) photopolymer plates, solvent, water-wash and thermal processing, from label to corrugated gauges: water-wash, thermal-processing and corrugated flexo plates.
- Printing chemicals — CTP developer from our factory, plus plate cleaner and gums supplied with our partner factories.
Prepress equipment
- CTP machines — supplied with our partner factories: thermal and UV platesetters in 4-up and 8-up formats (thermal platesetters, violet, large format), configured with RIP, automation and processor as one line.
- Plate processing equipment — CTP plate processors, PS/CTcP processors, plate baking ovens, plate punches and plate benders, made at our factory.
- Digital flexo imaging — LAMS imagers and flexo plate processors supplied with partner factories, matched with our digital flexo plates.
How to choose
If you know your equipment, start with the category page for that plate type. If you are unsure, send your platesetter or imager model, ink system and plate size on the contact page — we reply with a specific grade, not a catalogue. Dealers and OEM buyers can review dealer supply; specification tools live under resources.
You can also start from your print work: plates and equipment by printing application (commercial, newspaper, folding carton, label, corrugated, metal decorating and more) or prepress solutions by buyer type for printing companies, service bureaus, web offset and UV offset.
A practical order of decisions:
- Imaging route: thermal (830 nm) platesetter → thermal CTP plates; UV platesetter → CTcP plates; film exposure → PS plates; flexo imager → digital flexo plates.
- Chemistry and workflow: processed or processless, and the plate processor or baking machine that goes with it.
- Size and gauge: common offset gauges are 0.15, 0.20, 0.25 and 0.30 mm; flexo plates come in standard gauges such as 1.14, 1.70 and 2.84 mm.
- Volume and destination: these drive the quotation; MOQ, lead time and price are confirmed in the quotation.
FAQ
What products does CTPPress make?
CTPPress makes offset printing plates (thermal CTP plates, CTcP plates, PS plates), analog and digital flexo plates, plate processors, plate baking ovens, and plate punching and bending equipment at our own factory.
Do you supply both plates and machines?
Yes. Alongside the plates we manufacture, we supply CTP machines — thermal and UV platesetters — and flexo imagers with our partner factories, configured with matching plates and processing equipment so one supplier covers the line.
Ready to compare options? Request a quote with your equipment and plate size list, or contact us for a recommendation.
Disclaimer: product ranges on this page are typical and for reference only; current availability and specifications are subject to the grade TDS and the quotation.
