Plate Cleaners and Conditioners
Printing plate cleaners and conditioners are used to maintain and extend the life of offset printing plates. Reasons to use printing plate cleaners include:
- Remove oxidation.
- Desensitize non-image areas for scratches.
- Replace hydrophilic chemicals on the non-image area of the offset plate.
- Remove ink and scum.
- Provide protection during press stops.
- Correct other plate imperfections, such as scratches
Reasons to use printing plate conditioners include:
- Minimize the corrosive action of the acid on the surface of an aluminum or metal plate.
- Increase the print quality.
- Extend the life of the plates.
- Harden the photosensitive substance in the areas of the negative where the light passes through.
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Allied Gum Arabic 14 Baume Solution - 1 Gal
Allied Pressroom Products
$48.00Allied Gum Arabic 14 Be - 1 Gal Allied uses the highest of quality Gum Arabic 14 Be.Blended with purified water and micro filtered to ensureno contaminants. A food grade biocide is added toensure long-term quality and freshness is maintained.Gum Arabic...10032- SKU:
- 10032
- Weight:
- 10 LBS
$48.00 -
Allied Plate Fix
Allied Pressroom Products
$22.00Allied Plate Fix - 1 Qt or 1 Gal Alkaline-Based Plate Cleaner for a Variety of Plate Types Product Features Can be used on both metal and polyester platesRemoves severe scratches, scumming, and oxidationEnsures water receptivity of plate...10099- SKU:
- 10099
- Weight:
- 3 LBS
$22.00 -
Allied Toner Scatter Remover #10084 - 1 Qt
Allied Pressroom Products
$34.00Allied Toner Scatter Remover #10084 - 1 Qt10084- SKU:
- 10084
- Weight:
- 3 LBS
$34.00 -
Allied Universal Plate Cleaner UPC - 1 Qt
Allied Pressroom Products
$26.00UPC - Universal Plate Cleaner - 1 Qt For conventional and thermal baked/unbaked plates Developed as a plate cleaner/desensitizer, heavy duty scratch remover, and short-term storage gum that would perform on the many types of plates available. To ensure...10008- SKU:
- 10008
- Weight:
- 3 LBS
$26.00 -
Burnishine Aqua Blue Plate Cleaner
Burnishine
$42.00Burnishine Aqua Blue Plate Cleaner - 1 qt or 1 case / 12 qts CLEANER, CONDITIONER & SCRATCH REMOVER FOR AQUEOUS METAL PLATES Aqua Blue is an amazing acidic cleaner, conditioner and scratch remover for most aqueous metal plates such as Fuji, Agfa,...- Weight:
- 3 LBS
$42.00 -
Burnishine Gold Miracle - 1 Gal
Burnishine
$94.00Burnishine Gold Miracle - 1 gal + 1 case/4 gal GOLD MIRACLE - Starter, Cleaner, Conditioner & Scratch Remover for Silver Based Plates and Laser Polyester Plates Gold Miracle is an amazing product that cleans and conditions your plates so...- Weight:
- 10 LBS
$94.00 -
Burnishine Gold Miracle - 1 Qt
Burnishine
$28.00Burnishine Gold Miracle - 32 oz (1 qt) GOLD MIRACLE - Starter, Cleaner, Conditioner & Scratch Remover for Silver Based Plates and Laser Polyester Plates Gold Miracle is an amazing product that cleans and conditions your plates so your printing...- Weight:
- 2 LBS
$28.00 -
Burnishine Plate Care Finisher Cleaner Preserver - 1 Qt
Burnishine
$26.00Burnishine Plate Care Finisher Cleaner Preserver (FPC) - 1 Qt Printers Pride #3600 "3600 Plate Care is a one-step cleaner and preserver for any metal lithographic plate, including CTP, Thermal and Violet plates! Thoroughly cleans and...3600- SKU:
- 3600
- Weight:
- 3 LBS
$26.00 -
Burnishine Plate Sav-Ur Cleaner and Conditioner - 1 gal
Burnishine
$86.00Burnishine Plate Sav-Ur Cleaner and Conditioner 1 Gal CLEANER, CONDITIONER & SCRATCH REMOVER FOR MOST METAL PLATES PLATE SAV-UR - Cleaner & Conditioner for Metal Offset Plates - Removes scratches instantly. Removes scum, gum streaks &...- Weight:
- 11 LBS
$86.00 -
Burnishine Plate Sav-Ur Cleaner and Conditioner - 1 qt
Burnishine
$26.00Burnishine Plate Sav-Ur Cleaner and Conditioner 1 Qt CLEANER, CONDITIONER & SCRATCH REMOVER FOR MOST METAL PLATES PLATE SAV-UR - Cleaner & Conditioner for Metal Offset Plates - Removes scratches instantly. Removes scum, gum streaks...P2- SKU:
- P2
- Weight:
- 3 LBS
$26.00 -
Siebert PLT-SR-5 Plate Cleaner / Scratch Remover
Siebert
$87.00Siebert PLT-SR-5 Plate Cleaner / Scratch Remover 1 Case (4 Qt) PLT-SR-5 is an acid-based scratch remover and short-term plate preserver designed to remove ink, paper, and calcium salt deposits caused by alkaline paper. SR-5 quickly and easily...- Weight:
- 11 LBS
$87.00 -
Varn 100% Pure Gum Arabic 14° Be. (Baume)
Varn
$59.00Varn 100% Pure Gum Arabic 14° Be. (Baume) 1 gal - 1 case/4 gal - 5 gal Varn’s solution is made from the highest quality selected raw material and is “MICROFILTERED” to remove even the finest impurities. 100% Pure Gum...- Weight:
- 11 LBS
$59.00 -
Varn True Blue Plate Cleaner
Varn
$34.00Varn True Blue Plate Cleaner - 1 qt or 1 case/12 qts The Original Blue Plate Cleaner Varn® True Blue Plate Cleaner quickly and completely opens all types of metal offsetplates, even after long periods of storage. Use True Blue to remove surface...- Weight:
- 3 LBS
$34.00 -
Varn UPC Universal Plate Cleaner - 1 Qt
Varn
Varn Universal Plate Cleaner - 1 Qt DISCONTINUED Recommended replacement: Varn Complete Plate Cleaner Allied Universal Plate Cleaner UPC Plate Cleaner And More for UV, HUV, LED & Conventional Printing With...- Weight:
- 4 LBS