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SlaveToTheMan, CRON North America is a division of Grafsolve and are now located in the Chicago area. 847-775-4550 Info below from their October 18 2019 press release: Please contact Tony Ruth at 770-910-0803 or [email protected] for all orders and any questions or comments you may have.

I have never fully understood the reasons the behind lack of preventative maintenance. "Reactive" costs more in multiple ways. Management will dedicate hours to seek the lowest price on the coffee cups for the breakroom or copier paper, yet multi-million dollar revenue producing machines get...

For the plates you put through the processor, try Tuff Stuff, a scratch resistant finishing gum from Applied Chemistries. Works exceptionally well. https://appliedchemistries.com/plate-finisher/ Determining and fixing the root cause is best, of course, but this product provides proven results.

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I'm in Chicago and I doubt I will even go to Print19. It has been dreadful for the past few years. Last year it took place two days after the Labelexpo in Rosemont (Chicago suburb) and it was poorly attended and uninteresting (at least to an offset guy). There was no iron there and a downer...

To quote Mr. Nikkanen, "and basically I have lost interest in helping an industry that is too blind to think of new possibilities." So true, so sad and so frustrating. Recently, a packaging company had a formidable solution presented to them and management never adopted it is a...

Magnus59, DOP plates are extremely calcium sensitive and it is vital to thoroughly clean your rollers. What the majority of shops use is NOT EFFECTIVE enough. The calcium and the gum, paper lint, ink and other layers of roller debris encapsulated in the rollers by the calcium is a major part of...

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I may suggest Midwest Sign & Screen Supply. I supply them with product, but have no purchasing history with them. Feedback from those I have spoken with say positive things about them. Again, I can not vouch for that, but am told. Worth a try. https://www.midwestsign.com/

Revolution, Another factor that MUST be considered, but surprisingly one that has such little discussion about on this forum is..... the dreaded calcium. Quite possibly, the most debilitating non-mechanical issue there is. DOP plates are EXTREMELY calcium sensitive and magenta ink has a good...

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Great article, Erik. Thanks for posting this.

Hi Leafy ! Interesting question, as I have a couple of highly skilled press room specialists contemplating the same thing. There SHOULD be, but sadly not showing hope..at least not in the USA. These truths may sting a bit fellow PP members, but from MY perspective ONLY and MY involvement...

Above reply from Bret Hesler is very accurate in regard to the humidifier. Today's paper (and board) is calcium laden. Calcium adds opacity and brightness to the paper and is less costly than other fillers, such as clay. Calcium contamination of rollers, dampening systems and blankets is a huge...

Where is the calcium build-up occurring ?

Thanks for a year of chuckles, Gordo. I enjoy your musings. Happy New Year to the Print Planet community !

Yes, LinkedIn has a slew of quality info...though it has become more facebook-ish

I just voted in Gordo's poll. What They Think ?/ Print Planet/ Color Printing Forum/ Press Releases/ Direct from Manufacturers/Printing Impressions/ Asking questions in the pressroom Side note...it was pointed out the lack of input to this question. That also can apply to lack of replies to PM...

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Calcium contamination is a major cause of plate blinding. The problem is rampant.