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ALCOHOL DAMPENING SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
  • Printing Processes - Various
DEF

A dampening system in which alcohol is added to the dampening solution in order to provide a thinner, even film.

CONT

Water that will provide a thinner layer and spread over a wider area is added to the dampening solution. The Heidelberg Alcolor continuous alcohol dampening system provides that even film.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
DEF

Système de mouillage dans lequel on ajoute de l'alcool dans la solution de mouillage, ce qui permet le transfert d'un film d'eau mince et uniforme.

OBS

En français, mouillage désigne à la fois l'action et le système.

Spanish

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