BENEFITS
- Unique chemical structure of Alco
Plus will not break down ink and dilute color
strength
- Emulsification is minimized so the
ink can stay consistent during the run
- Alco Plus will not inhibit drying
of ink
- Reduced ink feedback into fountain
solution
- Low dosage required for optimum
performance
- Chemical properties of Alco Plus
neutralize variable of inconsistent water supply
- Inhibits mold growth in dampening
system
- No-solvent formula ensures no
adverse effects on rollers
- Stronger color produces good
solids without having to push the ink. Dots print
clean and sharp resulting in less dot gain and
improved print contrast
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Forerunner to the new
generation of fountain solutions
Water contains minerals,
acids, and salts. When mixed with ink during the printing
process, these chemicals break open the delicate
pigment/varnish formula. With an ordinary fountain
solution concentrate, this situation can cause
uncontrolled emulsification, ink piling on the blanket,
color variation on start-ups and increased dot gain. Alco
Plus contains chemistry to sequestrate minerals and
salts, especially calcium carbonate and magnesium - the
most common ink hazard. Sequestration means to neutralize
or literally wrap up these minerals and salts by altering
their chemical structure. The net result is a foundation
solution that does not break down the ink!Improved print performance
The first thing pressman
notice when running Alco Plus is that they have to come
down on their ink settings. By not attacking the
pigment/varnish balance, the pressman is able to get a
stronger color out of the ink. Dots pull cleaner and
sharper, especially in shadow areas. Color comes back
quicker on start-ups with less variation.
A commitment to
personal health and the environment
Alco Plus is a
highly-concentrated formula that contains no hazardous
ingredients that require listing on the Material Safety
Data Sheet. Surfactants are used to reduce surface
tension without the health hazards associated with
alcohol or glycol ether alcohol replacements. This
solution has no flash point and contains no VOCs. We
believe Alco Plus is the safest possible product for
personal health and the environment on the market today!
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