Sheetfed Fountain Concentrates
Prisco formulas address regulatory guidelines and the specifications of major press manufacturers. All sheetfed concentrates are buffered to resist pH drift caused by alkaline paper, contain anti-piling ingredients and are formulated to eliminate algae and fungus growth. These concentrates in turn produce cleaner reverses, enable better ink lay-down and assist in producing superior trapping.
The following are our most popular formulas for use on sheetfed presses (other formulas are available to accommodate variables such as press dampening configuration, incoming water characteristics, ink type and substrates used).
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Questar CTP 350
A one-step formula that works well with energy curable (LED, H-UV, UV)
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170-46 Two-step
For use on sheetfed presses with PRISCO Alkaless R alcohol replacement.
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2451 Plus 2G
One-step containing extra gum for better desensitizing of non-image areas.
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2451 Plus 2
Phospahte free one-step, ideal for water with low-medium alkalinity.
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2451
A phosphate-free fountain concentrate for use with medium alkalinity water.
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3451U
Broad buffering for all water types, wide operating window.
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3452 Plus 2
This product is the equivalent of a 3:2 ratio of 3451U and Alkaless 3000.
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3551 Plus 2
Highly buffered one-step for sheetfed and business forms presses.
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141-143
Broad buffering capacity. May be used as one-step on conventionally dampened presses.
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162-50
A one-step for sheetfed, business forms and webs.
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Questar CTP 122 EU
Non-corrosive formula that complies with the requirements of press manufacturers and FOGRA.
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Questar CTP 125 EU
A non-corrosive one-step with FOGRA certification by KBA and Heidelberg.
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Questar CTP One-step
One-step fountain concentrate designed for use with CTP plates.
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Questar CTP 300
A one-step formula that work well with both conventional and energy curable
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Questar CTP 300F
One-step formula especially recommended for use with fast-reaction UV inks.
Packaging
Prisco fountain concentrates are available in various packaging formats depending on the region of purchase. For North America, these include: 5-US Gallon (18.9 Liter) cubes, 30-US Gallon (113.6 Liter) plastic drums, 55-US Gallon (208 Liter) plastic drum and 275-US Gallon (1041 Liter) totes. For Europe, these include: 25 Liter plastic drums, 200 Liter plastic drums and 1000 Liter IBC.