Press-room Chemicals | | Gum Arabic
APPLICATION
CPCGA is manufactured from Pure Gum Arabic and chemical gum powders, blended with purified water and micro filtered to ensure no contaminants.
A food grade biocide is added to ensure long-term QUALITY and freshness in maintained.
ADVANTAGES
Safe on all plates.Stable and viscous formula for economic use.
Tested on most brand name metal plates to ensure performance.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
- Plate processors: Use CPCGA diluted 1 part gum to 1 part water.
- On plate by hand: Pour a liberal amount of gum onto a damp sponge or shop towel, and wipe evenly over the entire plate for storage. Dilute if necessary.
- On metal metering rollers: Clean ink build up off the metering roller, pour gum onto a clean sponge or shop towel and wipe metering roller with a side-to-side motion until entire roller has been treated. Allow to dry before restarting press.
- A fountain solution additive: Add to pre-mixed fountain solution in increment of 0.25% per litre of fountain solution, to eliminate scum and keep reverses open.