for all common types of machines and dampening units
alco down® products are
alco down® stands for fountain solution concentrates for heatset, continuous and sheet-fed printing. In all areas products for IPA-free and IPA-reduced printing are available; the IPA-free products may also be used with small amounts of IPA.
Apart from perfect printing properties all products have a reduced amount of VOC and only very little or no AOX and are therefore suitable for the certification according to RAL-UZ 195 ('Blue Angel'). Furthermore they are certified by FOGRA.
Our fountain solution concentrates are suitable for all common machines and dampening systems.Best results will be achieved with a dosage between 3% and 4% of alco down®, according to water quality.
This is what alco down® stands for
Properties
FOGRA-approved products
Suitable for printing according to eco-labels and RAL-UZ195
Minimum waste due to a quick run clean of the plate
Plates are kept clean with a low damping
Excellent plate protection during downtimes of the machine
High tolerance towards unsteady ink qualities
VOC- and AOX-free preservation
Optimized corrosion inhibition and very little swelling of elastomers
Quick and stable ink-water-balance
alco down® is available in different versions
alco down® versions
Heatset IPA-free/-reduced
| Product | IPA-Amount | Dosage | Compliant to Eco-Label | Amount of VOC | FOGRA-approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alco down® R23 | 6 - 12% | 2 - 4% | yes | 0,80% | no |
| alco down® R200 | 0 - 5% | 2 - 4% | no | 13,10% | no |
| alco down® R200 TV2125 | 0 - 5% | 2 - 4% | yes | 2,32% | no |
| alco down® R201 | 0 - 5% | 2 - 4% | yes | 9,20% | yes |
| alco down® R202 | 0 - 5% | 2 - 4% | yes | 5,80% | yes |
| alco down® R203 | 0 - 4% | 2 - 4% | yes | 2,70% | yes |
| alco down® R204 | 0 - 5% | 2 - 4% | yes | 1,40% | yes |
Continue UV
| Product | IPA-Amount | Dosage | Compliant to Eco-Label | Amount of VOC | FOGRA-approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alco down® Endlos UV | 6 - 12% | 2 - 4% | yes | 0,80% | no |
Sheet-fed IPA-free/-reduced
| Product | IPA-Amount | Dosage | Compliant to Eco-Label | Amount of VOC | FOGRA-approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alco down® B41 | 6 - 12% | 2 - 4% | yes | 3,10% | yes |
| alco down® B401 | 0 - 5% | 2 - 4% | yes | 1,30% | no |
| alco down® TV4054 | 0 - 4% | 2 - 4% | yes | 0,60% | no |