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Chemistry Matrix

The backbone to consistent color quality is establishing and maintaining ink and water balance upon makeready, during the run and on re-starts.  Selecting the correct fountain solution and chemical series, is critical to creating a compatible printing system.  Our brand and Performa by Pitman™ portfolio provides state-of-the-art chemical systems including:  fountain solutions, washes, plate cleaners, maintenance and specialty products. 

The foundation of our chemical offering is based upon our world-class manufacturing leaders in chemicals and pressroom solutions including:  Day International, Tower Products, Allied Pressroom Chemistry, ACTEGA Kelstar, Rycoline Products, a Sun Chemical® company and RBP Chemical Solutions. 

Rounding out our unique pressroom chemical line, is our best in class Performa by Pitman™ line.  This line encompasses a value / cost portfolio including:  SF Fountain Solution 200A & 209P, Web Fount HS 204P & CS 205P, One Fount 206D, and SF Alcohol Substitute 201A & 210P.  Washes include:  Premium WM Wash 101A &102A, WM Wash 103A, 6000 Wash 104P, #1 Wash 105P, #2 Wash 106P, UV Wash 107P, Auto Wash 108P and 1171D Wash.  Maintenance and specialty products include Rejuvenator / Conditioner 300A, Web Conditioner 301P, Web Conditioner 305A Superior Antistatic Web Conditioner and Fount Flush Step 1D & 2D. 

Our chemical program is supported by our national team of pressroom technical sales and printing ink specialists, as well as manufacture technical experts, who are well versed in chemicals, coating & ink technology, pressroom applications, color management and manufacturing.  These specialists are available to assist with integrating the right product for our customer’s application.

Pressroom Chemistry Pitman Performa Day International Tower Allied
Fountain Solutions x x x x
Washes   x x x
Plate Cleaners   x x x
Maintenance Products x x x x
Specialty Products x x x x
         
Pressroom Chemistry Aztec Day International RBP
Fountain Solutions x x x
Washes x x x
Plate Cleaners x x x
Maintenance Products x x x
Specialty Products x x x