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Plategum S1 – Protection gum suitable to all types of lithographic plates

Gum for all types of offset plates to use into processor machine or manual application.

PROPERTIES

  • Excellent protection of the plate.
  • It has a very good wetting characteristic.
  • It is easily cleaned-out without leaving residues.
  • The plate’s image areas are kept ink-receptive.
  • Permanent elasticity. It doesn´t crack nor detaches itself from the plate’s surface.
  • It contains corrosion inhibitors.
  • Slightly mild pH, adequate to the oxide layer.
  • Non aggressive to the plate’s aluminium oxide, nor its emulsion layer.
  • Suitable for automatic application into processor machine or manually application.

APPLICATION

It is a gum to use into plates processor machine, to protection all types of positive offset plates during
storage periods or prior to re-printing.
It gives an efficient protective stability during extended periods of time.

HOW TO USE

Automatic processor: Use it directly or diluted 1:1 with water. Different dilution could be suggested
depending on client conditions.
Manual use: Spread a small amount on the plate surface with a sponge or cloth, and stretch the
product as much as possible to avoid accumulations on the printing area.

SUGGESTIONS

  • Periodic cleaning of gumming sections.
  • Clean the gum tank if it will not use for long periods and separate/reduce pressure on gumming
  • rollers during weekend.
  • Prevent contamination from washing section using good squeezing rollers setting.

PACKAGING

Jerry can:

  • 2 litres
  • 10 litres