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News Release from: MGE | Subject: Pressmate FX-1 fount solution filtration system
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 February 2008
Filtration System Extends Fount Life
Pressmate FX-1 is a new filtration system from MGE that is claimed to be suitable for all sheet fed presses.
According to MGE, the Pressmate FX-1 has been designed to prolong the life of the fountain solution by filtering out particles and contaminants picked up from ink, paper and spray powder whilst the press is running Providing 10 litres per minute flow rate, it filters with no disturbance of the fount, which reduces waste and down time for tank cleaning, reducing chemical usage and the impact on the environment
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 11 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Pressmate FX-1 will be shown by MGE at the Drupa 2008 exhibition in Dusseldorf (Germany) from May 29 - June 11 in Hall 10 on stand E52-4.
MGE added that Pressmate FX-1 also employs three stage filtration, a self-priming pump with run dry capability, filter blockage cut-out with indicator lamp and a pressure gauge for filter condition indication.
Lincoln Barnwell, a director of Barnwells commented about the system: "The first thing that attracted me to this unit was the realistic cost and then the performance speaks for itself.
Once installed, our drying time was improved dramatically.
We used to dump our fount every two weeks and now it's every two to three months.
We also reduced the damp on the plate and alcohol level by two per cent and the calcium build-up is now much lower.".
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