Press and Blanket Wash

Press and Blanket Wash

In an offset printing press, press wash and blanket wash are used to clean parts of the press. Blanket wash is a solvent used to clean blankets, ink fountains, and ink roller trains. Blanket washes come in different strengths and toxicities. Press wash is used to clean rollers and blankets. Press washes come in different strengths. Stronger solvents dissolve ink resins and pigments faster. Here are some reasons to use press wash and blanket wash:

  • Cleaning: Press washes remove ink from rollers and blankets. Blanket washes clean blankets, ink fountains, and ink roller trains.
  • Color change: Press operators use blanket wash to clean the press when they change colors.
  • Productivity: Cleaning offset press parts can affect productivity and profits.
  • Time: Blanket washes give operators time to reload the press.
  • Costs: Press washes can lower ink costs.
  • Waste: Press washes can lower paper waste.
  • Odors: Some press washes don't emit strong or offensive odors.
  • Lubrication: Some press washes have superior cleaning and lubricating properties.
  • Allied Hydro Wash - 5 Gal

    Allied Hydro Wash - 5 Gal

    Allied Pressroom Products

    $144.00
    Allied Hydro Wash - 5 Gal Super ConcentratedWater Miscible Blanket & Roller Wash The nature of the resulting emulsion is such that oiland water based contaminates are pulled from therollers and blankets at a faster / deeper rate than withstandard...
    10235
    SKU:
    10235
    Weight:
    45 LBS
    $144.00
  • Lithco Fast Dry Wash - 5 Gal

    Lithco Fast Dry Wash - 5 Gal

    Lithco

    $149.00
    Lithco Fast Dry Wash - 5 Gal Our long-time favorite wash Our most popular blanket and roller wash is now even better. It has been improved to help comply with environmental standards. Contains no chlorinates, dries quickly and deep cleans rubber...
    Weight:
    38 LBS
    $149.00
  • Lithco WM Water-Miscible Wash - 5 Gal

    Lithco WM Water-Miscible Wash - 5 Gal

    Lithco

    Lithco WM Wash - 5 Gal A water miscible wash designed for medium sized presses Rejuvenates as it cleans. Can be mixed with up to 25% water to remove gum glaze, paper piling and spray powder. Flash point is over 100° F. Does not contain any...
    Weight:
    40 LBS
  • Rycoline MagniTek Y-891 WM Press Wash - 5 Gal

    Rycoline MagniTek Y-891 WM Press Wash - 5 Gal

    Rycoline

    Rycoline MagniTek Y-891 WM Press Wash - 5 Gal A versatile hand wash that can be used for cleaning rollers, blankets and press frames.  
    90091324
    SKU:
    90091324
    Weight:
    40 LBS
  • Siebert BL-142-30M Press Wash - 5 gal

    Siebert BL-142-30M Press Wash

    Siebert

    $132.00
    Siebert BL-142-30M Press Wash - 5 Gal SIEBERT BL-142-30M is a high flashpoint, low V.O.C. press wash suitable as a manual blanket wash or on automatic blanket washers on a lithographic printing press. SIEBERT BL-142-30M works great on UV, EB, and...
    Weight:
    42 LBS
    $132.00
  • Siebert BL-142-65M Press Wash - 5 Gal

    Siebert BL-142-65M Press Wash

    Siebert

    $124.00
    Siebert BL-142-65M Press Wash - 5 Gal SIEBERT BL-142-65M is a high flashpoint, reduced V.O.C. press wash suitable as a manual blanket wash or on automatic blanket washers on a lithographic printing press. SIEBERT BL-142-65M is designed for use with...
    Weight:
    42 LBS
    $124.00
  • Siebert BL-7M Press Wash

    Siebert BL-7M Press Wash

    Siebert

    $128.00
    Siebert BL-7M Press Wash - 5 Gal SIEBERT BL-7M is a biodegradable, non-flammable, ultra-low V.O.C. wash for automatic brush-style blanket washers on a lithographic printing press. SIEBERT BL-7M works great on UV, EB, and conventional printing inks...
    Weight:
    42 LBS
    $128.00
  • Siebert RB-S8020WM Roller and Blanket Wash - 5 Gal

    Siebert RB-S8020WM Roller and Blanket Wash

    Siebert

    $118.00
    Siebert RB-S8020WM Roller and Blanket Wash - 5 Gal RB-S8020WM Roller and Blanket Wash is a medium drying general-purpose press wash that is mild enough to be used on rollers as an everyday wash yet strong enough to remove ink quickly and easily...
    Weight:
    42 LBS
    $118.00
  • Tower Press Pro Wash - 5 Gal

    Tower Press Pro Wash - 5 Gal

    Tower Products

    Tower Press Pro Wash - 5 Gal NOTE - Tower products are no longer offered. Please consider similar products by our other manufacturers. See Related Products below. PRESS PRO PREMIUM ONE-STEP WATER MISCIBLE WASH For printers who demand the very best,...
    Weight:
    45 LBS
  • Varn A-230 Press Wash Varn A-230 Press Wash  5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn A-230 Press Wash 5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn

    $158.00
    Varn A-230 Press Wash  5 Gal - Free Shipping*  NOTE - You must provide a Company Name for your order as this cannot be delivered to a residential address without a company name.  Varn® Wash A-230...
    Weight:
    45 LBS
    55 Gallon Drum:
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    $158.00
  • Varn ABC Press Wash Varn ABC Press Wash  5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn ABC Press Wash 5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn

    $114.00
    Varn ABC Press Wash - 5 Gal - Free Shipping* NOTE - You must provide a Company Name for your order as this cannot be delivered to a residential address without a company name.  Varn® ABC WashStrong,...
    Weight:
    45 LBS
    55 Gallon Drum:
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    $114.00
  • Varn Blue Ribbon Press Wash - Star Graphic Supplies Varn Blue Ribbon Press Wash  5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn Blue Ribbon Press Wash 5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn

    $119.00
    Varn Blue Ribbon Press Wash  5 Gal - Free Shipping*  NOTE - You must provide a Company Name for your order as this cannot be delivered to a residential address without a company name.  Varn® Blue...
    Weight:
    45 LBS
    55 Gallon Drum:
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    $119.00
  • Color Wash Step 1

    Varn Color Wash Step 1 - 5 Gal

    Varn

      Varn Color Wash Step 1 - 5 Gal DISCONTINUED -  V-324 is replacement product  5 gal only A Unique, Environmental 2-Step Color Change System Color-Wash, Step 1 - Part of a two-step environmental deep-cleaner for color changes...
    Availability:
    Discontinued
    Weight:
    45 LBS
  • Varn Ecolo-Wash 401 - 5 gal Varn Ecolo-Wash 401 - 55 gal

    Varn Ecolo-Wash 401 - 5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn

    $158.00
    Varn Varn Ecolo-Wash 401 - 5 Gal - Free Shipping*  NOTE - You must provide a Company Name for your order as this cannot be delivered to a residential address without a company name. Varn® Ecolo-WashTM...
    Weight:
    45 LBS
    55 Gallon Drum:
    ask for quote
    $158.00
  • Varn Hydro-Solv Press Wash Varn Hydro-Solv Press Wash - 5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn Hydro-Solv Press Wash - 5 Gal - FREE SHIPPING

    Varn

    $124.00
    Varn Hydro-Solv Press Wash  5 Gal - Free Shipping* NOTE - You must provide a Company Name for your order as this cannot be delivered to a residential address without a company name. Varn® Hydro-Solv...
    Weight:
    45 LBS
    55 Gallon Drum:
    Ask for quote
    $124.00
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