Imaging Blanket with Dispersed Carbon and Micro-Texture Surface

摘要

An imaging blanket for a variable data lithography printing system is disclosed that comprises a polymer body having incorporated therein carbon black and measured amount of surface-treated fumed silica. The carbon black serves to improve the thermal absorption efficiency for thermal patterning of a dampening fluid layer formed over the imaging blanket in use. The surface-treated fumed silica assists with desirable dispersion of the carbon black in the polymer body. The surface-treated fumed silica further assists with the formation of a surface micro-texture as part of the process of molding the imaging blanket. A method for manufacturing such an imaging blanket is also disclosed.

主权项

1. An imaging blanket for a variable data lithography printing system, comprising:
A silicone or fluorosilicone body having incorporated therein;
carbon black; andsurface-treated fumed silica.