Fountain Additives

Fountain solutions are used in offset printing to keep the areas of the plate that do not have printing graphics clean and ink-free. They work by desensitizing the non-image areas, rendering them ink-repellent.  Fountain additives in an offset press water fountain can:

• Stabilize pH.
• Set surface tension.
• Partially bind hardness materials.
• Prevent excess friction, heat, and wear.
• Enhance the lubricating effect of water.
• Provide a uniform water transfer.
• Reduce contaminate build up on blankets and rollers.