SIST ISO 11084-2:2008

Graphic technology - Register systems for photographic materials, foils and paper - Part 2: Register pin systems for plate making

ISO 11084-2:2006 specifies the shapes, dimensions and positions for the pins and holes of a register system used to achieve accurate image positioning on a printing forme during the plate-making operations undertaken during the printing forme preparation process. It is also applicable to plate-bending equipment and transfer systems required to convert between register pin systems.
ISO 11084-2:2006 is applicable to prepress pin registering system for plate making using printing formes equal to or larger than 420 mm by 594 mm (A2). It is applicable by analogy to the pin register systems of printing presses.

Technologie graphique — Systèmes de positionnement pour matériaux photographiques, feuilles et papier — Partie 2: Systèmes de positionnement à broche pour clichage

Grafična tehnologija - Registrski sistemi za fotografske materiale, folije in papir - 2. del: Sistemi za izdelavo tiskovnih form

General Information

• Status: Published
• ICS: 37.100.20 - Materials for graphic technology
• Technical Committee: GRT - Graphical technology
• Current Stage: 1000 - New Proposal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 27-Nov-2007
• Due Date: 10-Apr-2009
• Completion Date: 30-Nov-2007
• Ref Project: ISO 11084-2:2006 - Graphic technology - Register systems for photographic materials, foils and paper - Part 2: Register pin systems for plate making

Overview

SIST ISO 11084-2:2008 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) under the technical committee ISO/TC 130 for graphic technology. This standard specifically addresses register pin systems for plate making used in graphic industries. It defines the shapes, dimensions, and positions of pins and holes in register systems that ensure accurate image positioning during printing plate preparation. SIST ISO 11084-2:2008 is vital for producing printing formes of size equal to or larger than A2 (420 mm × 594 mm) and supports plate-bending equipment and transfer systems to convert between various register pin arrangements.

Key Topics

• Two-pin Register System: The standard details a two-pin register system involving a combination of a circular register hole and a slotted register hole. This combination is designed to ensure precision alignment of printing plates, critical to consistent print quality.

• Pin and Hole Specifications: SIST ISO 11084-2:2008 specifies exact dimensions and positions for the register pins and corresponding holes. The circular hole is always positioned to the left when the plate is image side up, and the holes ensure the plate is aligned parallel to its edge.

• Register Hole Types:

  • Circular Register Hole: Precisely sized for sliding fit with corresponding pins.
  • Slotted Register Hole: Rectangular or extended slot-shaped hole that accommodates tolerance in positioning, aiding in plate bending.

• Register Pins: Pins may be rounded or tapered at the top to aid handling, with detailed diameter specifications ensuring a secure yet adjustable fit within register holes.

• Applicability: Primarily for printing plate preparation in prepress operations, but also applicable to plate-bending tools and registers incorporated in printing presses.

Applications

Adopting SIST ISO 11084-2:2008 enhances the efficiency and reliability of printing plate preparation by standardizing register pin systems in graphic technology. Practical applications include:

• Prepress Operations: Enables consistent, error-reduced positioning of photographic materials, foils, and paper during plate making, improving workflow efficiency.
• Printing Plate Manufacture: Ensures precise alignment during image transfer and plate edge bending, which is crucial for high-quality, repeatable print results.
• Equipment Standardization: Supports compatibility among different plate-bending machines and transfer systems, facilitating smooth interchangeability and reducing consumables waste.
• Quality Control: Minimizes misregistration errors and material wastage by providing exact tolerances and pin-hole configurations.
• Printing Press Processes: By analogy, assists in aligning plates on presses that use pin register systems, contributing to accurate and stable printing runs.

Related Standards

• ISO 11084-1:2006 - This part covers the three-pin register systems for photographic materials, foils, and paper mainly used with non-metallic materials. Together with Part 2, these standards provide comprehensive coverage for most register pin applications in graphic technology.

• ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 - Governs the drafting and structure of International Standards including ISO 11084 series.

• Other graphic technology standards within ISO/TC 130 cover various aspects of materials and equipment for printing and prepress processes, promoting interoperability and industry-wide consistency.

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Keywords: ISO 11084-2, graphic technology, register pin systems, plate making, printing forme, prepress registration, printing plate preparation, plate-bending equipment, register holes, printing press register systems, printing quality control.

Standards Content (Sample)

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11084-2
First edition
2006-06-15
Graphic technology — Register systems
for photographic materials, foils
and paper —
Part 2:
Register pin systems for plate making
Technologie graphique — Systèmes de positionnement pour matériaux
photographiques, feuilles et papier —
Partie 2: Systèmes de positionnement à broche pour clichage

Reference number
©
ISO 2006
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 11084-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 130, Graphic technology.
ISO 11084 consists of the following parts, under the general title Graphic technology — Register systems for
photographic materials, foils and paper:
⎯ Part 1: Three-pin systems
⎯ Part 2: Register pin systems for plate making
Introduction
The standardization of register system in graphic technology achieves greater economy and efficiency by
reducing the variety of register pin systems required by prepress operations. Such an approach helps to
reduce the number of errors, and hence reduce the use of consumable materials. Part 1 of this International
Standard specifies the pin configuration for a three-pin register system by defining the shapes, dimensions
and positions for the pins a
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11084-2
First edition
2006-06-15
Graphic technology — Register systems
for photographic materials, foils
and paper —
Part 2:
Register pin systems for plate making
Technologie graphique — Systèmes de positionnement pour matériaux
photographiques, feuilles et papier —
Partie 2: Systèmes de positionnement à broche pour clichage

Reference number
©
ISO 2006
PDF disclaimer
This PDF file may contain embedded typefaces. In accordance with Adobe's licensing policy, this file may be printed or viewed but
shall not be edited unless the typefaces which are embedded are licensed to and installed on the computer performing the editing. In
downloading this file, parties accept therein the responsibility of not infringing Adobe's licensing policy. The ISO Central Secretariat
accepts no liability in this area.
Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Details of the software products used to create this PDF file can be found in the General Info relative to the file; the PDF-creation
parameters were optimized for printing. Every care has been taken to ensure that the file is suitable for use by ISO member bodies. In
the unlikely event that a problem relating to it is found, please inform the Central Secretariat at the address given below.

©  ISO 2006
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from either ISO at the address below or
ISO's member body in the country of the requester.
ISO copyright office
Case postale 56 • CH-1211 Geneva 20
Tel. + 41 22 749 01 11
Fax + 41 22 749 09 47
E-mail [e-mail]
Web www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland
ii © ISO 2006 – All rights reserved

Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 11084-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 130, Graphic technology.
ISO 11084 consists of the following parts, under the general title Graphic technology — Register systems for
photographic materials, foils and paper:
⎯ Part 1: Three-pin systems
⎯ Part 2: Register pin systems for plate making
Introduction
The standardization of register system in graphic technology achieves greater economy and efficiency by
reducing the variety of register pin systems required by prepress operations. Such an approach helps to
reduce the number of errors, and hence reduce the use of consumable materials. Part 1 of this International
Standard specifies the pin configuration for a three-pin register system by defining the shapes, dimensions
and positions for the pins and holes of a system for use with non-metallic materials, such as photographic
materials, foils and paper.
This part of ISO 11084 specifies the pin configuration for a two-pin register system for use with metallic plates,
by defining the shapes, dimensions and positions for the pins and holes of a two-pin system. Since a variety of
proprietary register pin arrangements is used in pri
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