Fountain Solutions & Additives

FOUNTAIN SOLUTIONS
Fount SF is a gum free fountain solution suitable for use on all types of web and sheetfed offset presses. It can be used for both conventional and alcohol dampening systems and gives very good plate protection. Fount SF contains wetting agents to maintain an excellent ink/water balance at reduced water feed setting.
Fount ST Plus is a gum based fountain solution suitable for use on all types of sheet-fed offset presses. It is formulated to give optimum performance with all types of inks and offset plates and is safe for food packaging printing. Fount SF Plus is a non-foaming, biodegradable, alcohol reducing fountain solution with added ink dryers to reduce set-off.
Fount AR is a one step alcohol replacement fountain solution for all types of the latest generation of web and sheetfed offset presses. It contains special wetting agents that effectively eliminate the use of alcohol. Fount AR has a balanced buffering system to suit all water conditions. Fount AR will quickly and easily obtain an excellent ink/ water balance resulting in higher ink density and brighter colours. It will provide faster, cleaner start-ups and is suitable for all dampening systems including non-contact.
Fount CS is a synthetic gum based fount formulated for use on sheetfed and coldest web presses. It is a highly buffered fount with a working pH of 4.5 - 5.3. It will give a stable running performance throughout the print run and is suitable for use in treated, soft and hard water conditions. Fount CS contains wetting agents to maintain an excellent ink/water balance at reduced water feed setting. It is compatible with most dampening system.

ADDITIVES
MagSalt is a water hardening additive for reversed osmosis, treated or very soft water. Addition of MagSalt is used to obtain very high quality and consistent results with ideal characteristics for offset printing. It will eliminate fluctuations in water quality. Using MagSalt will enable improvements of the print process. Ecolabel certied. Isega approved for food contact printing.
Fount Clean is a highly effective cleaning concentrate for press dampening systems. It easily and effectively removes ink and all other contaminants from tanks, pipes and pumps, avoiding blockages in the dampening system. Fount clean contains a broad spectrum biocide that will eliminate the buildup of algae, bacteria and unpleasant odours. The use of Fount clean is recommended on a regular basis to avoid pollution of the dampening system.