March 2016 Announcing the latest way to dry photogravure plates!
MULTI PURPOSE ROLLER: DUST REMOVAL ~ LAYDOWN ~ PLATE DRYING Since I first started doing gravure I have constantly experimented with a variety of methods for drying the resist evenly. Until now the only method I have preferred is whirling. I was looking for a method that would work for both screened and dust grained plates but not be as cumbersome as a whirler, especially for larger plates. I realized that the soft, mirror smooth dust roller could displace the bulk of the water smoothly for even plate drying and etching. • Removes dust from glass and aquatint screens
• Removes alcohol and water from developed gravure plates
• Use for gelatin laydown instead of squeegee which eliminates the chance of slippage
• Removes water from recently degreased copper plates leaving no residue or lint
• Removes water from developed PURETCH plates
• Removes water from photopolymer plates for smooth even drying
• Removes water from delicate papers used in historic photo printing processes and more... Rollers are available in 4", 10", 14", and 20" with wider rollers available by special order. A 20" roller is shown in the photo below.
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