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AlcoFount NX

Premium, one step fountain solution concentrate for sheet-fed presses

AlcoFount NX is a unique one step alcohol eliminating fountain solution concentrate designed for sheet-fed presses with alcohol & integrated dampening systems.

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    • Completely eliminates the use of alcohol; enables to "Go Green"
    • Compatible with Conventional, UV & Metallic Inks; Universal application
    • Digital & Analog plate safe; zero plate cancellation
    • Compatible with all alcohol dampening systems; reduces IPA inventory
    • Enables fast: clean-up & ink-water balance; reduced start-up wastage
    • Effective biocide system; prolongs bath life & reduced effluent generation
    • Designed to achieve optimum water settings; ensures sharper & denser prints
    • Depending on usage condition, add between 2% ~ 4% concentrate in water (20 ml ~ 40 ml concentrate in one litre of water).
    • Ideal dilution depends on press speed, type of dampening system, ink type and paper quality
    • Use a freshly calibrated conductivity meter, for accurate dosing Ensure that the mixed fount solution is within ± 100 μs of the pre-determined mix
    • To ensure optimum tray life, thoroughly clean the dosing, circulation and feeding systems with Fount System Cleaner and deglaze ink train and dampening rubber rollers, before charging freshly mixed

     

    Properties & Positioning

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    Chemical Composition
    		 Contains Drying Additives x
    Contains Corrosion Inhibitors √
    Contains Defoamers √

    Technical Properties
    		 Typical Dosage(%) 2~4 %
    pH @ 2% in DM water (25oC) 4.50 - 4.70
    Conductivity @ 2% in
    DM water (25oC)    		 1300 - 1900ms
    IPA Dosing Range NA

    Ink Related

    Compatibility
    		 Conventional Inks √
    UV √
    Metallic Inks √
    		 
    Press Related

    Application
    		 Business Forms Web √
    Coldset Web x
    Heatset Web x
    Sheet-fed √

    Dampening Systems
    		 Coldset Brush x
    Coldset Spray x
    Coldset Turbo x
    Heatset - Non Contact x
    Heatset - Contact x
    Sheet-fed Alcohol Damp √
    Sheet-fed Conventional √

    Physical Properties (Concentrated)

    Appearance Colourless - Pale yellow Liquid
    Specific Gravity 1.08 - 1.11@ 28C

    Plate Compatibility

    Thermal Plates Violet Plates Analog Plates
    All Brands All Brands All Brands

    Water Compatibility

    Soft Water
    Alkalinity < 25 ppm    		 Medium Water
    Alkalinity < 150 ppm    		 Hard Water
    Alkalinity upto
    300 ppm    		 Very Hard Water
    Alkalinity > 300
    ppm
    √ √ √ x
     
    • Storage & Handling : Protect from direct Store at moderate temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep the containers tightly closed when not in use. The use of safety gloves is recommended. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
    • Shelf-life : 12 months from the date of manufacture
    • Pack Size : 05 & 20 litres
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