When anilox cells become plugged with dried ink residue, ink transfer efficiency drops — leading to color inconsistencies, higher ink consumption, and reduced print quality. SunClean V3-25 addresses this directly by chemically attacking the bonded ink matrix within the cell structure, releasing it without mechanical abrasion that could damage fine cell geometries. Used as part of a regular maintenance program, V3-25 virtually eliminates the need for soda blasting, laser cleaning, or other aggressive anilox maintenance procedures — saving significant production time and maintenance costs.

V3-25 is safe for use on ceramic, chrome, and metal-tipped anilox rollers and is compatible with a wide range of press wash systems. It can be applied manually or circulated through automatic wash systems on press.

Features:
Removes solvent-based, UV, and cross-linked water-based inks
Dissolves and lifts cured ink from anilox cells
Restores anilox cell volume
Reduces or eliminates need for soda blasting
Saves production time and maintenance costs
Safe for ceramic, chrome, and metal-tipped rollers

Product: SunClean V3-25 Anilox Roller Cleaner
Application: Flexographic / Anilox Roller Maintenance
Compatible Inks: Solvent-based, UV, Water-based (cross-linked)
Brand: SunClean

The blend of solvents in Suncure EC OEM Wash delivers excellent ink-cutting ability, breaking down cured and uncured energy curable inks quickly and thoroughly. Unlike some press washes that leave behind an oily residue that can interfere with subsequent print jobs or ink adhesion, Suncure EC OEM Wash evaporates cleanly and leaves press surfaces ready for the next run. It also provides the corrosion protection required for FOGRA approval, protecting metal components in the dampening and ink systems from oxidation and long-term wear.

EPDM-safe formulation ensures compatibility with the rubber components commonly found in manroland and Heidelberg EC press configurations, where EPDM rollers and seals are standard.

Features:
FOGRA-approved for energy curable press applications
Approved for manroland and Heidelberg EC presses
Excellent ink-cutting ability
No oily residue
EPDM safe
Required corrosion protection for FOGRA compliance
Flash point: 141°F (61°C)

Application Directions:
Use straight (neat) — no dilution required.
Hand wash: Generously coat cloth or rag and wipe surface until clean.
Rollers: Apply directly into the roller train, allow the mixture to loosen ink, then engage the wash-up blade until all residues are removed.

Product: Suncure™ EC OEM Wash
Approval: FOGRA compliant
Compatible Presses: manroland, Heidelberg (EC configurations)
Application: Energy curable ink systems
Brand: Suncure

Fast Wash II is engineered for quick evaporation, allowing press operators to complete wash-up cycles rapidly and get presses back into production with minimal downtime. Its balanced solvent blend provides powerful cleaning action while remaining safe for use on conventional rubber and UV-compatible roller compounds. The formula cuts through dried ink and emulsified ink-water mixtures, leaving blankets and rollers clean and ready for the next job.

Key features include fast flash-off time to minimize press downtime, effective removal of oil-based and hybrid inks, safe compatibility with standard press rubber compounds, and excellent performance across sheetfed and web offset applications. Available in multiple package sizes including gallon jugs and 5-gallon pails, Rycoline Fast Wash II is a trusted choice for print shops requiring a reliable, efficient blanket and roller hand wash solution.

Isopropyl alcohol has long been used to reduce surface tension and improve wetting in offset dampening systems, but increasing regulatory pressure and environmental compliance requirements have made alcohol replacement products essential in many shops. Green Diamond AR replicates the wetting and surface tension reduction of IPA through its enhanced wetting chemistry — providing clean, stable dampening across a wide range of ink systems, paper stocks, and press speeds.

The product is highly concentrated and cost-effective. When used as directed, a small addition rate of 1.5%–3.1% (2–4 ounces per gallon) delivers consistent dampening results without the volatility, odor, or regulatory burden of isopropyl alcohol. Green Diamond AR is designed to be used in conjunction with a compatible fountain solution concentrate such as the Rycoline Green Diamond 251.

Features:
Eliminates need for isopropyl alcohol
Meets VOC regulatory standards
Enhanced wetting ability
Highly concentrated formula
Compatible with most sheetfed press dampening systems

Physical Properties:
HMIS: 2-2-0
VOCs: 100%

Usage: Mix fountain solution in water first, then add 1.5%–3.1% (2–4 ounces per gallon) of AR Alcohol Replacement as needed for desired results.

Product: Green Diamond™ AR Alcohol Replacement
Type: Alcohol Replacement / IPA Substitute
Application: Sheetfed Offset Dampening Systems
Brand: Rycoline / Green Diamond

Properly diluted, the Green Diamond 251 delivers fast startups and clean restarts — reducing makeready waste and getting to sellable sheets quickly. Its formulation is optimized for use with conventional, hybrid, and UV ink systems, making it a versatile choice for commercial printers running mixed ink sets on a single press. The solution maintains optimal ink and water balance to minimize scumming, tinting, and emulsification issues that can compromise print quality during long runs.

When used as directed with alcohol or the Green Diamond AR alcohol replacement, the 251 creates a complete dampening system with controlled pH and conductivity for consistent performance across a wide range of paper stocks and press speeds.

Typical Characteristics:
Fast startup and restarts
Optimal ink and water balance
Compatible with conventional, hybrid, and UV applications
Two-part system — use with alcohol or Green Diamond AR

Physical Properties:
Conductivity: 580 mmho’s per ounce (740 per 1%)
pH: 3.8–4.2 properly diluted
VOCs: 1.1 lb. / gallon

Product: Rycoline Green Diamond 251 Fountain Solution
Type: Two-Part Fountain Solution Concentrate (Acid Component)
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Rycoline

The Green Diamond™ 567 unique formulation provides excellent compatibility with conventional, hybrid, and UV ink systems, making it one of the most versatile fountain solutions available for modern sheetfed presses. Whether running standard process inks, low-migration hybrid sets, or full UV applications, the 567 formula maintains the optimal ink-water balance essential for sharp dot reproduction, clean non-image areas, and stable color throughout the run.

Press operators benefit from fast startups and clean restarts — reducing makeready waste and getting to sellable sheets faster. The product is designed to minimize scumming, tinting, and emulsification issues that commonly occur when ink-water balance drifts during long runs or after press stops.

Features:
One-step formula — no additional additives required
Compatible with conventional, hybrid, and UV inks
Optimum ink and water balance
Fast startups and clean restarts
Suitable for all sheetfed applications
Reduces makeready waste and press downtime

Product: Rycoline Green Diamond™ One Step 567 Fountain Solution
Type: One-Step Fountain Solution Concentrate
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Rycoline

A high-quality fountain solution is foundational to offset print quality. The fountain solution must maintain the correct pH range to keep non-image areas of the plate water-receptive while allowing ink to adhere cleanly to image areas. Rycoline Green Diamond 251 is formulated to provide this selective wetting consistently, even as conditions in the dampening system change over the course of a press run. Stable conductivity levels in the fountain solution also help prevent plate corrosion and support consistent dot reproduction from sheet to sheet or roll to roll.

Green Diamond 251 is supplied as a concentrate and is mixed with water to achieve the correct working dilution for your press and dampening system. As with all fountain solutions, follow the manufacturer’s mixing instructions and regularly monitor pH and conductivity in the dampening system to maintain optimal press performance. Contact us for technical data sheets, dilution guidelines, and volume pricing on Rycoline Green Diamond 251 Fountain Solution.

Rycoline MRC is engineered to penetrate and dissolve ink, glaze, grease, and other contaminants from rubber roller surfaces, restoring a clean, resilient, and water-receptive surface. Unlike general-purpose press washes that can swell or degrade dampening rubber if used repeatedly, MRC is specifically formulated for the rubber compounds used in water system metering and pan rollers, making it the preferred maintenance cleaner for the dampening train.

The non-water-miscible chemistry ensures that MRC lifts and removes contamination effectively without emulsifying into the dampening solution — keeping the water system clean and performing optimally. Fast drying reduces downtime between cleaning and press startup.

Features:
Fast-drying formula
Deep cleaning — removes ink, glaze, grease, and contaminants
Restores water-receptive roller surface
Non-water miscible
Compatible with conventional heat-set and cold-set inks

Application Directions:
Apply Rycoline MRC straight (undiluted). Use a clean cloth to apply directly to all water system rollers and wipe clean.

Part Number: 91438041
Type: Metering Roller Cleaner
Application: Lithographic dampening system rubber rollers
Ink Compatibility: Conventional heat-set and cold-set inks
Brand: Sun Chemical / Rycoline

Versatile enough for use on all sheetfed applications, the Blue Chip formula delivers fast startups and clean restarts, reducing makeready waste and getting press operators to sellable sheets quickly. The optimum ink and water balance it provides helps prevent scumming, tinting, and emulsification — common problems that arise when dampening chemistry is out of spec or poorly buffered.

With a conductivity of 675 mmho’s per ounce (864 mmho’s per 1%) and a properly diluted pH of 3.7–3.9, the Blue Chip delivers the precise chemical environment your ink and water system needs for consistent color density and clean non-printing areas throughout the run.

Features:
Highly concentrated two-step formula
Fast startups and restarts
Optimum ink and water balance
Compatible with alcohol or alcohol replacement
Suitable for all sheetfed offset applications

Physical Properties:
Conductivity: 675 mmho’s/oz (864 mmho’s/1%)
VOCs: 7.54%
pH: 3.7–3.9 properly diluted

Application Directions:
Alcohol-free: Mix 2–4 oz (1.56–3.125%) Blue Chip in water, plus 2–4 oz of Green Diamond AR or other alcohol replacement.
With alcohol: Mix 2–4 oz (1.56–3.125%) Blue Chip in water, plus desired amount of isopropyl alcohol.

Product: Rycoline Blue Chip 2 Step Fountain Solution
Type: Two-Step Fountain Solution Concentrate
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Rycoline

Sun Chemical Rycoline®

Suncure EC Wash 100 is a non-water miscible formulation of solvents blended to effectively remove UV inks from

rollers and blankets.

typical characteristics and features

Formulated to have the following properties:

• Fast Drying

• Excellent ink cutting

Ink Suitability

Suncure EC Wash 100 is designed for use with all energy curable ink

applications.

technical information and handling

Energy curable wash selection

clean-up precautions.

See Material Safety Data Sheet for clean up of spills and personal

storage considerations

Do not freeze. When stored in the original unopened container, the

Suncure EC Wash 100 has a one (1) year shelf-life from date of

manufacture.

Physical properties:

• Flash point: 141F / 61C

• VOC’s: 100%

• HMIS 2-2-0

application recommendation

Directions

FOR ROLLERS: Apply wash generously into roller train allowing

wash to work into rollers. Engage wash-up blade to remove all

ink and residue. Repeat as needed.

FOR BLANKETS: Apply wash generously onto cloth and wipe

entire area of blanket with an even sweeping motion. If

needed, dry with secondary cloth.

Application equipment

Manually applied with cloth or sponge

Safety, health and environment

Rycoline Suncure EC Wash 100 is to be used in accordance with

normal standards of industrial hygiene and good manufacturing

practice. Please refer to the supplied Material Safety Data Sheet for

specific information. Material Safety Data Sheets will be supplied.

Printing inks, coatings and printing residues should be disposed of in