dampening system

Hello. We mostly use water dampening Heidelberg machines in our country and I am not familiar with other dampening systems. I want to buy SM 74 and SORMZ machines which mostly are Alcolor, Compaq, Alcohol dampening systems. Can anyone help me know what chemicals such dampening systems require...

I'm new to running an SM-52, so please bare with me as i try and get this correct as possible. The dampening solution on unit 1 is to the correct level etc, however on unit 2 the level is too low as by endless bleeping and the icon on the CPC and physical level. I have cleaned the tray that...

Hello, I am finishing to refurbish my old 1999 Polly 266 APH and I need the variable speed drive motor for the dampening system and its transmition. This machine do not came with it and now I am loosing with the technical information of this device. Does any could help me with the technical...

Can anybody explain me the difference between Alcohol and alcolor Damping in Heidelberg machines.

Hey folks, I've trolled these forums for years, thought I would join to ask a question. I'm in the market for a good used true 2 color press. I would like to know what would be a good recommendation that would have a lower learning curve (yes, I know the can of worms I'm opening here). I've...

So we just got this brand new press that doesn't even look like ink has been laid on it. We printed 2 jobs just fine when the Jim & Mike the Heidelberg Maitenence men were here from CT & MA. Anyways water is going everywhere..bottom line. Water is dripping into the ink tray (below the...

Hi All, There is obviously a difference between the two systems, as I have notice either or will affect the demand of the press. but could someone fill me in with what the major difference is, what is the key benefit of having an alcolor system over a varn? thanks again in advance! pp

Kompac’s range of Automatic Dampening Systems can improve the performance on your press by eliminating the problems inherent in both conventional and alcohol dampening systems. The patented Kompac technology provides the operator with automatic ink/water balance. Kompac Automatic Dampeners...

I bought a used 360 with super aquamatics. Can I convert this system back to a-b dick's conventional integrated system? Can I just buy the water rollers and replace the aquamatics or is there more to it than that?