RBP Chemical Technology introduced the Aqua series 960 PD, single-step, low VOC neutral fountain concentrate, which the company said will allow clean, sharp print quality and excellent four-color reproduction. RBP said the concentrate is effective in low dosages and doesn’t contain chemicals that have to be reported under sections of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). The concentrate is compatible with brush, spray and conventional dampening systems.

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HarperScientific Corp. introduced the Poulsonator Anilox Multi-Brush, an anilox roll cleaning system, to its flexographic supplies product line. The Poulsonator Anilox Multi-Brush creates its own orbital action to remove embedded, dried ink pigment from the anilox roll cells.

An air regulator is positioned on the unit that enables airflow adjustment. The design allows for minor adjustments to various anilox diameters. The inner angled settings are for diameters of 5 inches or less and the outer angled controls enable settings for 5- to 8-inch diameter rollers.

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Kohl & Madden Printing Ink Corp. said it has completed press testing of a new line of sheetfed offset inks. The new inks, called Etchless inks, are available now and print with water only, the company said, eliminating the need for fountain solution etch or alcohol substitutes. The company said the new inks would stay open in the fountain for up to 24 hours. Etchless inks are available in standard process colors and as a Pantone color system.

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Tesa Tape has introduced two new double-sided tapes geared to flexographic deployments. Tesa’s 52015 Steelmaster is a 15-mil tape designed for printing labels and tags that require solid and spot color imaging. The 52017 product, meanwhile, is a 15-mil tape with a slightly softer foam backing suitable for process printing applications.

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Thomson Industries introduced additional versions of its Nyliner polymer bearings. The bearings, either sleeved, flanged or snap-in, are available in 225-millimeter or inch sizes, with inside dimensions ranging from 3/16-inch to 1?-inch. The company has also introduced a variety of precision balls that can be used for polishing and shaping.

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