Fountain Solution & Alcohol replacement

The right fountain solution is a critical to maintain ink and water balance with most solutions providing a mix of lubrication, cooling, and cleaning. The right selection is a function of press, plate, ink, substrate, and printer requirements.

AR-7500

AR-7500 is an advanced alcohol substitute that enhances water viscosity in continuous dampening systems. It is free of harmful air pollutants (HAPs) and safe for unbaked CTP plates. When used with Tower fountain solutions, AR-7500 helps achieve optimal ink and water balance, ensuring outstanding press performance.

Dynamic ARP

DYNAMIC ARP is a versatile alcohol substitute designed to increase water viscosity in continuous dampening systems. It reduces ink feedback and is effective even at low dosages, offering a cost-efficient alternative to traditional alcohol replacements and isopropyl alcohol.

AR-9500

AR-9500 is a premium alcohol substitute designed to increase the viscosity of water when used in continuous dampening systems. The product does not contain any HAP’s and will not damage unbaked CTP plates. When used with Tower fountain solutions, it provides the optimum ink water balance for outstanding press performance. This product complies with the Nestle Guidance Note on Packaging Inks and is considered to be a low migration solution.

Fountain Additive EPF

Fountain Additive EPF is a new, high technology fountain solution additive formulated to help eliminate picture framing. In conjunction with any fountain solution and alcohol replacement this product, when added as directed, provides the printer relief of nagging picture framing issues. It will also reduce paper debris on the printing blankets and in the printing unit roller train. The product has also been shown to reduce ink piling which also reduces the need for press stoppages. Fountain Additive EPF increases the ability of a fountain solution to flow and lubricate more efficiently without the addition of an aggressive wetting agent. This product does not contain any HAP’s and is extremely low in VOC’s. It is compatible with UV, Hybrid, Metallic and Conventional inks and does not contain any glycol materials.

Millennium HSW-200

A versatile solution designed specifically for heat set web presses, with a focus on prevent ink piling and ensuring smooth, clean restarts. It is particularly suited for printers using CTP plates and performs well in RO in medium-hard water environments.

Millennium 3000

Our most premium product for pressrooms requiring unparalleled performance, this product excels in preventing etching and keeping chrome rollers clean, especially when using metallic inks. A higher pH version is also available (Millennium 3000 HPH).

Millennium 4500

Our best recommendation for high-speed presses using a mix of conventional and energy-curable inks – this product provides the right cleaning strength for energy curables without overkill on conventional inks, making it versatile and cost-effective.