With the need to provide the correct fount solutions for specific requirements, Ultrachem has developed an exceptional range of products for complete dampening solution control.

The range encompasses the latest fount solution technology and caters for all printing requirements. All solutions are manufactured using the latest materials, are buffered to the optimum pH level and take account of differing water hardnesses. All founts contain anti-foaming agents and environmentally safe biocides.

Using Ultrachem fount additives the following benefits can be achieved:

Optimum ink transfer producing high density copies immediately
Exceptional stability of the ink/water balance
Considerable reduction in ink piling and/or paper linting on the blanket
Fully controlled water pick-up by the ink
Faster, cleaner start-ups
Prevention or containment of bacterial growth
Maximum foam reduction

Eurofount SMR1

A small offset fount solution concentrate for silver image, aluminium and paper plates. Can be used on conventional and integrated dampening systems with both oil-based and rubber-based inks. (Where metal plates are being used on integrated systems it is recommended to use Eurofount SFD1).

5 litres	EFSMR1-05
10 litres	EFSMR1-10
25 litres	EFSMR1-25

Eurofount CT Soft

A brand new sheeted fount solution concentrate for use with soft water. Can be used in both alcohol and non alcohol dampening systems.

5 litres	EFCTS-05
25 litres	EFCTS-25

Eurofount CT Hard

A brand new sheeted fount solution concentrate for use with hard water. Can be used in both alcohol and non alcohol dampening systems.

5 litres	EFCTH-05
10 litres	EFCTH-10
25 litres	EFCTH-25

Ultrachem still supply the popular fount solutions Eurofount X and Eurofount XL in 10 litre containers.

Biobags

Biobags are water soluble plastic sachets of solid, broad spectrum biocide. Due to the contents being fully enclosed within plastic there is no risk of accidental contact with the user's skin. Each sachet gives a powerful boost to any fountain solution re-circulation system to prevent bacterial growth and thereby extend the time between routine maintenance stops. Simply add the sachet to the filter holder of the return pipe and watch it dissolve to release the biocide to boost the system.

10 sachets

BBAGS

Eurofount SFD1

An advanced fount solution concentrate for alcohol, conventional and integrated sheetfed dampening systems. SFD1 is available for all waters including soft, hard, standard and RO (reverse osmosis treated water). An advanced buffer system overcomes any water variations whilst an in-built water softener eliminates the adverse effects of water contamination. SFD1's biocide system prevents any bacterial growth and the powerful synthetic desensitising system provides trouble free running in all conditions.

5 litres	EFSFD1-05
10 litres	EFSFD1-10
25 litres	EFSFD1-25

Eurofount DR1

A high tech drier fount formulated to run with water between 2 and 32 German degrees of hardness. It is designed to be run with 8% and 12% isopropanol to give very thin dampening films without risk of scumming or emulsification. This results in clean, bright prints with reduced ink consumption and fast run-up times. DR1 contains the optimum quantity of cobalt driers for a 2% dilution rate.

5 litres	EFDR1-05
25 litres	EFDR1-25

Eurofount Readymix

A ready mixed fount solution suitable for small offset machines.

5 litres

EFRMIX-05

Primafount SM-A

Developed for use with either direct image or metal plates, preventing the need to change fountain solutions between plate types. Fast start-up and stable ink/water balance at low settings make this an ideal product for the small offset presses.

3 litres

PRFSMA-03

ALCOHOL

Isopropanol IPA (BS1595)

Ultrachem supplies the highest grade lithographic IPA which conforms to British Standard 1595.

5 litres	IPA-05S
25 litres	IPA-25S
205 litres	IPA-205S
1000 litres	IPA-1000S

Ultranol

A brand new development in fount alcohol substitute chemistry. Ultranol allows for a larger operating window for producing higher quality printing more safely and at reduced costs. View Ultranol Properties

25 litres	UNO-25
205 litres	UNOL-205

FOUNT CARE

Bio Additive

Use in fountain solution recirculating systems to increase protection against bacteria build-up. Use an additive on-line to extend time between planned maintenance stoppages.

5 litres

BIOAD-05

Water Hardening Additive

An additive to ensure that the correct level of water hardness is maintained. Use in conjunction with reverse osmosis systems or where water is in the range of 0 to 10 degrees dH.

5 litres

WATHARD-05

System Cleaner

A very popular fast evaporating blanket wash and rejuvenator with strong ink solvency.

5 litres

QE2-05

FOUNT SERVICES

As one of the leading suppliers to printing industry Ultrachem is able to offer a full fount solution technical back-up service. Ultrachem's technicians can assist with:

On-site or off-site water testing
Advice on choice of most suitable fount additive
Advice on alcohol reduction or replacement
Machine set-up
Fount related problems

SOLAFOUNT T RANGE

A fully formulated product with high levels of lubrication and plate protection to ensure fast re-starts on edition changes etc. and thereby reduce paper wastage. Specially formulated to meet manufacturers' specifications on corrosion inhibition and especially suited to turbo and spray dampening, the Solafount ‘T' range usually requires a water analysis to match the product to the local water conditions.

T1 - suitable for softer water conditions
T2 - suitable for medium range water conditions
T3 - for hard to very hard water types

25 litres
205 litres
1000 litres

PRIMAFOUNT AF2

Primafount AF2 can be used to reduce or replace alcohol on presses from small sheetfed to high speed webs. Specifically designed for use with all types of damping systems, AF2 has a powerful buffer system that will maintain a stable pH in all water conditions whilst high levels of lubrication and plate protection ensure fast re-starts on press stops thereby reducing paper wastage. Suitable for use on unbaked positive plates.

5 litres
25 litres
205 litres

PRIMAFOUNT AF1

Fountain solution to reduce or replace alcohol for all sheetfed presses and printing types including small webs. Primafount AF1 offers quick start-ups, improved ink/water balance and latitude as well as replacing up to 10% IPA. This highly buffered product widens the operating window for alcohol reduced/free printing.

25 litres
205 litres
1000 litres

PRIMAFOUNT SF1

An advanced fount solution concentrate for alcohol, conventional and integrated sheetfed dampening systems. SF1 is suitable for all waters. The buffer system overcomes any water variations whilst an in-built water softener eliminates adverse effects of water contamination. SF1's biocide system prevents any bacterial growth and the powerful synthetic desensitising system provides trouble-free running in all conditions.