Ruby CARAT
The No. 1 in UV offset printing
- EPDM-Surface compound resistant to UV inks and aggressive washes
- Extremely resistant compressible layer
- For all UV applications
- Good heat resistance
Certificate October 2008: Certified by manroland, KBA and HEIDELBERG for the use with UV inks.
Application and Description
Ruby CARAT is the leading product in modern offset printing and has made an excellent name for itself in more than 90 countries around the world.
In addition to its UV-resistant surface, Ruby CARAT is distinguished by a compressible intermediate layer that guarantees outstanding printing results and a long service life.
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Fogra Certificate Ruby CARAT

Technical data
Colour | Ruby red |
Identification | Brown thread woven in travel direction, PHOENIX stamp with article and serial number |
Thickness | Art. 327: 1.70 mm / 0.067" Art. 329: 1.96 mm / 0.077" |
Elongation at 500N/ 50mm | ≤0.9 % |
Compressibility at 1350 kPa | approx. 9 % |
Tensile strength | ≥4,500 N/50 mm |
Reduction in thickness due to tensioning and setting | ≤2 % |
Hardness (total) | approx. 78 Shore A |
Surface rubber | approx. 55 Shore A |
Roughness RZ | 5 μm |
Roughness RA | 0.6 μm |
Service
- Delivered on rolls, packed freely suspended
- With edge sealing and ink jet identification
- All cut sizes available with or without bars
- Worldwide sales network
- Fast service