Fountain Solutions
A fountain solution is a liquid that serves to keep the areas of the plate that do not have printing graphics clean and ink-free. It works by:
- Wetting the blank part of the printing plate.
- Generating a metal oxide or hydrophilic salt layer.
- Establishing a barrier between the blank part and the ink.
- Desensitizing the non-image areas, rendering them ink-repellent.
- Retard friction wear increasing plate life.
- Prevent the ink train and plate surface from overheating.
A fountain solution is made up of water, a buffer salt that keeps the pH between 4.8 and 5.5, isopropyl alcohol in the proportion of 6% to 8%. Other ingredients in a fountain solution include Lubricants, Release agents for the blanket, Wetting agents, also known as Surfactants, Glycerin, various Glycols.
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Allied All Star Fountain Solution - 1 Gal
Allied Pressroom Products
$48.00Allied All Star Fountain Solution - 1 Gal One Step Fountain Solution/Alcohol Replacement Product Features Replace high dosage 1 or 2 part fount and alcohol subsExcellent wetting and viscosity building properties, reduces surfacetension to the low...10379- SKU:
- 10379
- Weight:
- 10 LBS
$48.00 -
Allied All Star Fountain Solution - 5 Gal
Allied Pressroom Products
$184.00Allied All Star Fountain Solution - 5 Gal Jug One Step Fountain Solution/Alcohol Replacement Product Features Replace high dosage 1 or 2 part fount and alcohol subsExcellent wetting and viscosity building properties, reduces surfacetension to the low...10379E- SKU:
- 10379E
- Weight:
- 40 LBS
$184.00 -
Allied All Star Ultra Fountain Solution - (Case/4 Gal)
Allied Pressroom Products
$154.00Allied All Star Ultra Fountain Solution - 1 case (4 Gal) See 5 Gal product for ordering that size Concentrated Fountain Solution & Alcohol Replacement All Star Ultra is the result of striving to challenge and pushFountain Solution technology...10033- SKU:
- 10033
- Weight:
- 32 LBS
$154.00 -
Allied All Star Ultra Fountain Solution - 5 Gal
Allied Pressroom Products
$198.00Allied All Star Ultra Fountain Solution - 5 Gal See 1 Gal product for ordering that size Concentrated Fountain Solution & Alcohol Replacement All Star Ultra is the result of striving to challenge and pushFountain Solution technology to the...10033E- SKU:
- 10033E
- Weight:
- 45 LBS
$198.00 -
Allied Anti Foam - 1 Qt
Allied Pressroom Products
$28.00Allied Anti Foam - 1 Qt Fountain Solution and Foam Reducer Use for the reduction of excessive foaming in certainfountain solutions.• Fast acting• Low odor• Easy to apply• Low dosage required10055- SKU:
- 10055
- Weight:
- 3 LBS
$28.00 -
Allied Plate Storage Gum - 1 Gal
Allied Pressroom Products
$42.00Allied Plate Storage Gum - 1 Gal PSG Plate Storage Gum is a combination of solventsused to remove ink from the plate: micro-filtered gumarabic to protect and leave the non-image area of theplate water receptive and asphaltum to protect theimage area and...10019- SKU:
- 10019
- Weight:
- 10 LBS
$42.00 -
Allied Press Control CTP+ 5 Gal
Allied Pressroom Products
$142.00Allied Press Control CTP+ - 5 Gal NOTE - CALL FOR AVAILABILITY Press Control CTP+ is designed for use with mostall plates. Contains extra lubrication and wettingagents. To ensure performance without causing imagedegradation, on going chemical...10030- SKU:
- 10030
- Weight:
- 45 LBS
$142.00 -
Allied Press Control EWM - 5 Gal
Allied Pressroom Products
$142.00Allied Press Control EWM - 5 Gal Fountain Solution / Alcohol Replacement Press Control EWM is designed for use with mostall plates. Contains extra lubrication and wettingagents. To ensure performance without causing imagedegradation, on...10130- SKU:
- 10130
- Weight:
- 45 LBS
$142.00 -
Allied Universal #1 - 1 Gal
Allied Pressroom Products
$38.00Allied Universal #1 - 1 Gal Fountain Solution for Polyester Plates Universal #1 permits a stable ink/water balance to beachieved using both polyester and metal plates. Thismeans cleaner and faster start-up, less ink breakdownand less ink build-up on...10364- SKU:
- 10364
- Weight:
- 10 LBS
$38.00 -
Mitsubishi SilverMaster Fountain Additive SLM-OA2 - 1L
Mitsubishi
$49.00Mitsubishi SilverMaster Fountain Additive SLM-OA2 - 1L SLM-OA2 is a much milder wetting agent than SLM-OA1. It helps to attract and keep more water on the plate surface, without affecting dampening solution conductivity. A versatile performer, SLM-OA2...SLM-OA2- SKU:
- SLM-OA2
- Weight:
- 5 LBS
$49.00 -
Mitsubishi SilverMaster Fountain Solution SLM-OD - Case (4 gal)
Mitsubishi
$124.00Mitsubishi SilverMaster Fountain Solution SLM-OD - 1 Case (4 Gal) SLM-OD is formulated for use with conventional dampening systems. The solution is diluted 1 to 15 with tap water, making it an economical choice. Normal conductivity range is 900-1500,...SLM-OD- SKU:
- SLM-OD
- Weight:
- 38 LBS
$124.00 -
Nikken Extreme QSD-III Fountain Solution #95
Nikken
$49.00Nikken Extreme QSD-III Fountain Solution #95 (1 Gal / 5 Gal) * 30 Gal tote and 55 Gal drum are available - Ask for pricing: office@stargraphicsupplies.com NIKKEN EXTREME QSD-III FOUNTAIN SOLUTION PRINTS ALCOHOL-FREE ON ALL PLATES...#95- SKU:
- #95
- Weight:
- 11 LBS
$49.00 -
Nikken Mark III Fountain Solution #80
Nikken
$62.00Nikken Mark III Fountain Solution #80 (1 Gal / 5 Gal) * 30 gal tote and 55 gal drum are available. Ask for pricing: office@stargraphicsupplies.com Nikken MARK III PRINTS ALCOHOL-FREE ON ALL PLATES AND PRESSES MARK III is a...#80- SKU:
- #80
- Weight:
- 11 LBS
$62.00 -
Nikken Mark IV Fountain Solution #79
Nikken
$62.00Nikken Mark IV Fountain Solution #79 (1 Gal / 5 Gal) * 30 gal tote and 55 gal drum are available. Ask for pricing: office@stargraphicsupplies.com NIKKEN MARK IV PRINTS ALCOHOL-FREE ON ALL PLATES AND PRESSES. MARK IV is a unique One-Step...#79- SKU:
- #79
- Weight:
- 11 LBS
$62.00 -
Nikken SilverPoly Fountain Solution #82
Nikken
$79.00Nikken Silver Poly Fountain Solution #82 1 Gal / 5 Gal * 30 Gal tote and 55 Gal drums are available - Ask for pricing: office@stargraphicsupplies.com Silver Poly Fountain Solution is a one-step, alcohol free solution that runs with all...#82- SKU:
- #82
- Weight:
- 11 LBS
$79.00 -
Nikken Universal QSD-IV Fountain Solution #96
Nikken
$49.00Nikken Universal QSD-IV Fountain Solution #96 (1 Gal / 5 Gal) * 30 Gal tote and 55 Gal drums are available - Ask for pricing: office@stargraphicsupplies.com IVERSAL QSD-IV takes over the features and benefits of MARK IV and provides...#96- SKU:
- #96
- Weight:
- 11 LBS
$49.00