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Multi Press Fountain Solution System

Multi Press Fountain Solution System

Multi – Press / Pressroom

Fountain Solution Management System

Complete Pressroom Management..

Don’t settle for yesterday’s technology when you can use tomorrow’s smart technology from Amerikal today.

It simply does not make sense to have a tank of 100 Gallons + of chilled water feeding your entire pressroom. Even with chilled circulating loops there is no control and the furthest press gets the warmest water.

Not only that but the long runs pick up all the heat in the pressroom so your chiller needs to work twice as hard to maintain temperature.

 

Introducing Amerikal’s Smart Pressroom Solution, our Multi-Press Fountain Solution Management System address all the negatives of a plant wide system, while providing accurately mixed fountain solution at the exact required temperature to all your machines. Only one machine? See Fountain Solution Management System

How do we do this….

Main Tank

First and foremost you need the correct fountain solution mixture, Amerikal incorporates our industry leading double additive proportioner to precisely control, fountain solution and additive mixing down to 1/10th of an ounce/gallon.

Accurate mixing saves $$$ by eliminating over consumption of fountain solution but more importantly weak mixes that will quickly generate excessive press waste.

Once you have the correctly mixed fountain solution it requires storing in a sufficient quantity to feed pressroom demand, so Amerikal utilizes a 100 gallon vessel for storage, but it doesn’t stop there. Unlike most pressroom fountain solution systems we do not keep a bath of chilled water hundreds of feet from the press & we do not return press contaminated water back into the tank. The Amerikal storage tank is continuously agitated via a spillback to avoid separation but more importantly feeds fresh fount to each press on demand preventing cross press contamination.

At the Press

The primary function of any press side fountain solution tank is to circulate and filter, unfortunately most manufacturers do not understand the importance of flow to control pan temperatures so have restricted feeds and many times venturi returns. 
Amerikal used positive feeds and power drains to 
increase the flow rate across the pan, reducing operator / gear temperature differences as well as the delta T (temp increase in the water), significantly reducing the energy required to maintain temperature. 

Chilling

Amerikal’s Multi-Press Fountain Solution Management System does not chill the main tank, we chill where it is needed “the pan feed line” By chilling on the way to the water pans energy usage and temperature fluctuations are kept to an absolute minimum. Our press side chillers are self contained 120V Industrial Water Chillers and are an inexpensive plug in solution for our system or any tank that has a failed refrigeration unit.

 

Contact Us for more information.

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Amerikal's - Fountain Solution Management System

Water Pan Insulation

Water Pan Insulation

Water Pan Insulation

No more Condensation or Dripping from your Water Trays

 

Silicone Tank

Water Pan Insulation..

Finally No more drips!
Nothing is more annoying than losing a web or having ink emulsify because of water pan condensation dripping onto the web or rollers. Water tray insulation is critical if you wish to have even temperatures across the width of the press. Flow rates capable of maintaining an even temperature while disbursing the cold fountain solution across the width of the water pan will also generate condensation if the trays are not adequately insulated.

Amerikal has developed a proprietary water pan insulation that stands up to the riggers of the press room environment. Our insulation combined with a flexible coating and edge sealant prepares pans for the onslaught of pressroom chemicals while performing better than any OEM insulation.

Water Pan Insulation ensures you can maintain fountain solution at a lower temperature over the entire width of the press with minimal delta T

Also see  Fountain Solution Management

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Stop The Drips & All The Associated Issues

For Better Circulation – Ask us about adding feed tubes into your trays

PRIMARY FILTER

PRIMARY FILTER

Fountain Solution Primary Filter Housing

Silicone Tank

Primary Filter Housing..

Stop contaminants feeding back into your fountain solution tank and contaminating your entire system by using Amerikal’s primary filters. Stainless steel filter canisters can be opened during production to quickly change our inexpensive bag filters.

Smart but Simple Solution to annoying feedback issues

Use our Fountain Solution Primary filters in combination with our

Pipe Supports and Pipe Tree Drops

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Fountain Solution Primary Filter Housing

 

Silicone Tank Proportioning System

Silicone Tank Proportioning System

Silicone Tank & Proportioning System

Silicone Tank

Silicone Tank..

No more buckets or tubs filled with old contaminated silicone at varying concentrations. Amerikal has developed a “Silicone Tank” specifically for the application.

  • 316 stainless steel tank for durability and ease of cleaning
  • Level Control – Mixes on-demand for fresh silicone
  • Water pressure activated proportioning pump
  • Filtration – Removes Fibers and other contaminants
  • Pump down for easy cleaning

Silicone Proportioning System

  • Chemical resistant feed pump is capable of 10 GPM
  • Check Valve on Silicone Feed Line
  • Pressure regulator assures accuracy and consistency

Accurate proportioning is central to Amerikal’s ethos of consistency enables repeatability.
Also see our Fountain Solution Proportioner

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Silicone Tank and Proportioning System

Pipe Supports and Tree Drops

Pipe Supports and Tree Drops

Pipe Supports and Floor Mount Tree Drops

Professional “Off Floor” Equipment Piping Feeds and Returns

Organize your equipments feed and return lines

  • Do you have pipes laying all over the floor behind your equipment?
  • Is it impossible to clean around them?
  • Can you remove the pipes for access?
Our Quick Disconnect Pipe Supports and Floor Mount Pipe Drop Trees put an end to this piping nightmare by keeping all your pipes off the floor high enough to sweep underneath while allowing easy removal if access is required.

Safer Cleaner

Does the back of your equipment resemble a swamp? Absorbent mats and socks are not the solution, CLEANING is.
Leaks and spills are not only a slip safety hazard, unaddressed they can also turn into bacteria farms. Our stainless welded raised piping brackets keep your piping off the floor and are high enough to easily clean up any leaks or spills with a mop and broom.
Need access for maintenance? No problem, our quick release pipe clips make removing all the plumbing a breeze.

Pipe Drops

Running feeds and returns to and from your equipment is simple with the utilization of floor mounted pipe trees. Amerikal’s floor mount pipe trees give stability to your utility drops while keeping a small footprint.

Amerikal’s Pipe Trees also utilize quick release pipe clips making removal and or replacement fast and simple.

The Smart Solution to Pipe Runs

Stainless Pipe Supports

Floor Mount Pipe Tree

Dock Blankets

Dock Blankets

DOCK BLANKETS

Industrial Dock Blanket

ARE YOUR HEATING BILLS TOO HIGH?

Dock doors are one of the major causes of heat loss!

Amerikal has developed an industrial strength dock blanket that can stand up to the day to day riggers of shipping and receiving while saving $100’s on your heating bills.

With Dock Blankets from Amerikal, Stop the cold air getting in, make your warehouse a comfortable place to work without the furnaces blowing 24/7

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO SAVE ENERGY

  • ENERGY SAVINGS SOLUTION IN CONTROLLING INDOOR TEMPERATURE
  • PREVENTS TRANSFER OF AIR IN AND OUT OF DOCK AREA
  • STOPS RAIN AND SNOW FROM ENTERING DOCK AREA
Metal Eyelet

Durability

We design and construct our blankets with the rigours of use and abuse in mind. Our own are 5 years old and counting…

Padded Blanket

Padded Insulation

Incorporated padding in the dock blanket adds an additional layer of insulation from the cold metal dock plate.

Pattented Dock Blanket Mounting

Patented Hinge Bar

Patented hardware utilizes the doors own hinge mechanism, evenly distributing the dock blankets weight.

Magnetic Dock Blanket

Magnetic Strips

Proprietary Magnetic Strips securely seal the blanket to the dock plate eliminating cold air intrusion from under the dock blanket.

Poor fitting Dock Plate

Feel The Difference

If you live in a cold climate & have spent any time in shipping and receiving you know just how cold docks and dock plates can get.

Seal off those bone chilling draft,
dust and snow. Make the work environment better, and save hundreds on heating in the process.

Get your Insulated Dock Plates Today!

Insulated Dock Plate
Open Dock with Blanket
Closed Dock with Blanket

PROMOTES CLEANLINESS

  • KEEPS DOCK FREE OF DUST, DEBRIS AND OUTDOOR ELEMENTS
  • BLOCKS GAPS WHERE INSECTS CAN ENTER THE FACILITY
  • WATER, FUNGUS & MILDEW RESISTANT, SIMPLE INSTALLATION
  • EASY INSTALLATION TAKES LESS THAN 10 MINUTES
  • DOCK BLANKET INSTALLATION KIT CONTAINS 5 COMPONENTS
  • WRENCH, SOCKET AND RATCHET ARE THE ONLY TOOLS REQUIRED

DOCK BLANKET SPECIFICATIONS

KIT INCLUDES:
■ 85” x 104” Dock Blanket weight – 16.4 pounds ½” high density foam insulation,
water, fungus & mildew resistant
■ Stainless Steel Double Collar Hook (1)
■ Stainless Steel Single Collar Hooks (2)
■ 3/8-16” Serrated Flange Nuts (4)
■ 3/8” x 95.5” Steel Rods (2)
■ NOTE! On manual door systems it may be necessary for the overhead door torsion spring tension to be increased due to the weight of the
Dock Blanket System. This service should be conducted by a professional      overhead door service company.

SAVE BIG On Your Heating Bills
While Warming Up Your Warehouse

Chemical Proportioning System

Chemical Proportioning System

Chemical Proportioning System

Chemical Proportioning System..

Accuracy of your proportioning system is critical when it comes to maintaining a consistent ink / water balance. Variations in percentage dosing can quickly send your operation into a tailspin with pressmen chasing ghosts on press.

Our proprietary seals ensure you are receiving the right mix of fountain solution to water with accuracy to a tenth of an ounce.

Features & Benefits

  • Capable of proportioning 0–8 ounces per US gallon of chemical concentrate at a rate of 8 GPM (gallons per minute)
  • Pump is capable of mixing at tenths of an ounce, i.e., 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 ounces per gallon
  • No electricity is necessary
  • Proportioning pump is enclosed in a tamper resistant locking cabinet
  • Affordable price and simple to install
  • Anti-syphon backflow preventer – Feed pipe is always full
  • Six month parts and labor warranty
  • Standard mounting hardware makes installation quick and simple

 

Amerikal also offers dual proportioners for the addition of
second step additives / additional chemicals.

The Same Mixture Each And Every Gallon

Temperature Control Units (TCU’s)

Temperature Control Units (TCU’s)

Temperature Control Units (TCU’s)

Amerikal TCU’s..

It may not be immediately obvious, but temperature plays as large a part in a press performance as the chemistry.

Temperature variations from operator to gear require that the press operator try to balance the water across the width to compensate. Needless to say the operator side gets too much water in the process.

Aside from these obvious water balance issues, inconsistency in temperatures makes it impossible to fully utilize Cip3 presetting as Ink Tack & Body are also impacted rendering the presets useless.

In conclusion Varying Temperatures = Varying Results

Don’t fight your equipment! Ensure your ink and water settings are consistent. Our TCUs contain heating elements so even a cold press’s inker is up to operational temperature.

Fountain Solution Circulator – Temperature Control

Keeping the printing units at an even temperature is achieved by the Zone Control in combination with the Fountain Solution Circulator It is imperative that the temperature in the water trays is even from gear to operator.
Amerikal’s circulators achieve this by chilling the fountain solution on the way to the press and utilizing power drains to generate high flow rates.

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Temperature Control is just as important as the the chemicals you use.
Consistent and even press temperatures ensure your press performs at its optimum.

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Get the Control You Need With a TCU from Amerikal

 

Fountain Solution Management System

Fountain Solution Management System

Fountain Solution Management System

Complete Management..

Don’t settle for yesterday’s technology when you can use tomorrow’s smart technology from Amerikal today.

It simply does not make sense to have a bath of chilled water sitting behind your machine, while your water trays have varying degrees of warm water in them.

Amerikal have addressed this issue in two ways, first and foremost we chill on the way to the press not in the tank, & secondly we significantly increase the flow rate across the pan, reducing the delta T (temp increase in the water).

Not only does this provide a far more even temperature across the width of the press, it also significantly reduces the energy required.

 

But we didn’t stop there..
While our fountain solution system does have a 30 gallon tank enabling an automatic press pump-down, it does not operate full. On the contrary, fountain solution is mixed just in time & is power returned through over 40 square feet of 20 micron filter ensuring the fountain solution in your water trays is as fresh and clean as possible for optimum performance.

Match this with our chemical proportioner system capable of 0.1 oz / gallon portion accuracy & you have a complete fountain solution management system capable of consistently & repeatedly supplying your machine with the right amount of fountain solution at the set temperature 24/7/365. 

Due to customer requests Amerikal now offers a smart multiple press solution. Feed multiple presses with cool filtered fountain solution “WITHOUT” potential cross contamination or temperature control issues. Contact Us for more information.

Circulator Chiller Broken? – NO PROBLEM

Amerikal has developed two smart solutions for printers who have lost there chiller tank compressor.

Adopt the Genesis® range of pressroom chemicals TODAY!

Amerikal's - Fountain Solution Management System