Rilsan (polyamide) coating is the industry-preferred surface material for wash-up rollers in offset lithography. Its excellent chemical resistance to press washes and cleaning agents ensures long service life while maintaining a stable, consistent durometer. Unlike rubber-surfaced rollers, Rilsan resists swelling and degradation from repeated solvent exposure, making it a cost-effective long-term solution for press wash-up systems.

The non-chilled construction is suited for standard wash cycle temperatures and provides reliable performance across a wide range of press wash chemistries. The holes-on-both-ends configuration makes this roller compatible with a broader range of SM74, CD74, and XL75 press configurations compared to single-ended variants.

This roller ships as an exchange unit. Your reground and recovered roller is ready to install upon receipt. The worn core must be returned within 30 days to avoid additional core charges.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg SM 74 / CD 74 / XL 75
Part Number: M2.009.015
Dimensions: 2.811″ diameter × 29″ length
Mounting: 3-bolt, hole both ends
Roller Type: Rilsan Wash-up (Non Chilled)
Program: Exchange (return core within 30 days)
Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM specification

Rilsan (polyamide) coating is widely regarded as the premium surface material for wash-up rollers in offset lithography. It provides excellent chemical resistance to aggressive press washes and cleaning solvents, extending roller service life while maintaining consistent durometer and surface finish run after run. The chilled core construction helps maintain stable temperatures during high-volume wash cycles, reducing the risk of premature roller swelling or surface degradation.

This roller is supplied as an exchange unit. Upon ordering, you will receive a reground and recovered roller ready to install on press. Your original worn core must be returned within 30 days to avoid additional core charges. The exchange program makes it cost-effective to maintain a fresh roller inventory without the lead time of a full custom grind.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg CD 74 / XL 75
Part Number: L2.009.025S/02
Dimensions: 2.811″ diameter × 29″ length
Mounting: 3-bolt, hole one end
Roller Type: Chilled Rilsan Wash-up
Program: Exchange (return core within 30 days)
Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM specification

Part number: M2.030.501

Exchange Roller – Return core within 30 days to avoid additional charges.

The Alcolor Pan Roller is designed for the Heidelberg SM74. It is composed of a splash pan, an ink roller and a dampening roller. It is used to apply fountain solution onto the blanket cylinder of offset printing machines.

The Alcolor Pan Roller assembly on the SM 74 includes a splash pan, ink roller, and dampening roller that work in concert to deliver a continuous, metered film of fountain solution into the Alcolor dampening circuit. Precise performance at the pan roller stage is fundamental to maintaining stable ink-water balance on the SM 74 — any wear or degradation of the pan roller components introduces variability into fountain solution pickup that propagates through the entire dampening system.

A worn SM 74 Alcolor Pan Roller causes dampening problems that often present as scumming, toning, ink emulsification, inconsistent dot gain, and difficulty holding stable ink density during the press run. Because these symptoms overlap with ink, chemistry, and plate issues, a degraded pan roller is often overlooked as the root cause. Replacing a worn M2.030.501 pan roller with a precision-recovered unit frequently resolves persistent dampening problems that have resisted other corrective measures.

Supplied as an exchange unit — return your worn core within 30 days to avoid additional charges. All exchange rollers are precision-ground and recovered to OEM specifications for a drop-in fit. Contact us for volume pricing and availability.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg SM 74
Part Number: M2.030.501
System: Alcolor Continuous Dampening
Program: Exchange (return core within 30 days)
Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM spec

A properly functioning SM74 water form roller is essential for maintaining ink-water balance on press. When this roller wears or hardens over time, you will notice issues such as uneven dampening, ink feedback into the water system, and ghosting on the sheet. Replacing it with a quality exchange roller restores consistent dampening performance and helps reduce makeready time.

This SM74 Alcolor water form roller is supplied as an exchange unit. Return your worn core within 30 days to avoid additional charges. All exchange rollers are precision-ground and recovered to OEM specifications, ensuring a drop-in fit on your Heidelberg SM 74 press with no modification required.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg SM 74

Part Number: M2.030.560

Program: Exchange (return core within 30 days)

Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM spec

MPS Printing Supplies stocks the Heidelberg SM 74 Alcolor Water Form Roller (Exchange) M2.030.501 as a ready-to-install exchange unit, recovered to OEM tolerances for drop-in fitment on your SM74 press. Ordering an exchange roller is a cost-effective alternative to full replacement, reducing press downtime and keeping your Alcolor dampening system running at peak efficiency.

A worn or glazed Alcolor Water Form Roller compromises dampening performance on the SM 74 by delivering uneven moisture to the plate. Symptoms include scumming in areas receiving insufficient dampening, dot gain and ink emulsification in over-dampened areas, and toning that persists despite fountain solution adjustments. Because the water form roller contacts the plate at full press speed on every impression, it wears faster than most other dampening components and should be part of a regular preventive maintenance schedule on the SM 74.

This Heidelberg SM 74 Alcolor Water Form Roller New Style is supplied as an exchange unit. Return your worn core within 30 days to avoid additional charges. All exchange rollers are precision-ground and recovered to OEM specifications, ensuring a drop-in fit with no press modification required.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg SM 74
Part Number: M2.030.080F-1
Version: New Style
System: Alcolor Continuous Dampening
Program: Exchange (return core within 30 days)
Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM spec

The Heidelberg SM 74 has one (1) Yellow Oscillating Ink form per unit.

Part number: M4.009.231F

SM 74, 2/C, 4/C, 5/C & 6/C SERIAL # 627.456 AND AFTER

PM 74, 2/C, 4/C, 5/C & 6/C SERIAL # PM740 915 AND AFTER

Exchange Roller – Return core within 30 days to avoid additional charges.

The Yellow Oscillating Ink Form Roller on the Heidelberg SM 74 performs a dual function in the ink train — as a form roller it contacts the printing plate directly to transfer ink, and as an oscillating roller it moves laterally to spread the ink film evenly across the full roller width. This combined action is essential for both proper ink transfer to the plate and uniform lateral ink distribution throughout the SM 74 ink system, preventing ink stripes, ghosting, and uneven ink density across the press sheet.

When the Yellow Oscillating Ink Form Roller wears, hardens, or glazes over time, ink transfer to the plate becomes inconsistent, leading to low ink density, mottle, and difficulty achieving solid, even ink coverage. A worn oscillating covering also reduces lateral ink spreading effectiveness, which can compound ink density variations. Replacing a worn roller with a precision-recovered New Style unit restores accurate ink application and even lateral distribution on your SM 74, reducing waste and improving print quality.

Supplied as an exchange unit — return your worn core within 30 days to avoid additional charges. All rollers are precision-ground and recovered to OEM specifications for a drop-in fit with no press modification required.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg SM 74
Part Number: M4.009.231F-1
Version: New Style
Program: Exchange (return core within 30 days)
Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM spec

The Heidelberg SM 74 has one (1) White Oscillating Ink form per unit.

Part number: M2.009.201F

SM 74, 2/C, 4/C, 5/C & 6/C SERIAL # 627.456 AND AFTER

PM 74, 2/C, 4/C, 5/C & 6/C SERIAL # PM740 915 AND AFTER

Exchange Roller – Return core within 30 days to avoid additional charges.

The White Oscillating Ink Form Roller plays a dual role in the SM 74 ink train — as a form roller it contacts the printing plate directly to apply ink, and as an oscillating roller it moves laterally to spread the ink film evenly across the full roller width. This combined function makes the White Oscillating Ink Form Roller critical to both the quality of ink application at the plate and the uniformity of lateral ink distribution throughout the SM 74 ink system.

When the White Oscillating Ink Form Roller wears, hardens, or glazes over time, ink transfer to the plate becomes uneven, leading to low ink density, streaking, ghosting, and inconsistent ink coverage across the press sheet. The oscillating motion is also affected when the roller covering loses its proper surface quality, reducing lateral ink spreading efficiency. Replacing a worn roller with a precision-recovered New Style unit restores both accurate ink application and even lateral distribution on your SM 74.

This is the New Style version, compatible with SM 74 presses from serial number 627,456 and after, and PM 74 presses from serial number PM740 915 and after. Supplied as an exchange unit — return your worn core within 30 days. All exchange rollers are precision-ground and recovered to OEM specifications for a drop-in fit.

Heidelberg part number 71.009.061/02B, this tube ductor roller is sold one per unit and is supplied as an exchange roller. Upon ordering, you will receive a freshly reground and recovered roller ready to install on press. The worn core must be returned within 20 days to avoid additional core charges. Note that the standard ductor is pictured in the product photograph; this listing is specifically for the tube ductor variant.

All exchange rollers are reground to OEM dimensional specifications and recovered with a compound matched to Heidelberg’s original durometer and surface finish requirements. This ensures proper nip pressure and ink transfer characteristics consistent with a new OEM roller at a fraction of the cost.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg SM 102
Roller Type: Tube Ductor
Part Number: 71.009.061/02B
Quantity: 1 per unit
Program: Exchange (return core within 20 days)
Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM specification

A worn or glazed SM 74 Ink Ductor Roller causes erratic ink metering, resulting in ink density fluctuations, ghosting, and difficulty maintaining stable ink levels during long press runs. The ductor’s rubber covering undergoes thousands of intermittent contact cycles per hour, making it one of the faster-wearing components in the SM 74 ink train. Hardening or glazing of the covering reduces ink pickup efficiency and introduces variability into ink supply that cannot be corrected through ink key or ductor timing adjustments alone. Replacing a worn M2.009.261F with a precision-recovered exchange unit restores accurate, consistent ink metering and stabilizes ink density across the run.

Supplied as an exchange unit — return your worn core within 30 days to avoid additional charges. All exchange rollers are precision-ground and recovered to OEM specifications, ensuring a drop-in fit with no press modification required.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg SM 74
Part Number: M2.009.261F
Program: Exchange (return core within 30 days)
Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM spec

A worn or damaged SM 74 Pan Roller compromises the Alcolor dampening system by introducing variability into fountain solution pickup at the very first stage of the dampening circuit. Symptoms of a worn pan roller include erratic ink-water balance, scumming in under-dampened areas, toning, ink emulsification, and dot gain from over-dampening — all conditions that result in wasted paper and extended makeready times. Replacing a worn pan roller with a precision-recovered New Style unit restores consistent, controlled fountain solution delivery and stabilizes the Alcolor system on your SM 74 or PM 74.

This is the New Style version, compatible with Heidelberg SM 74 and PM 74 presses. Supplied as an exchange unit — return your worn core within 30 days to avoid additional charges. All exchange rollers are precision-ground and recovered to OEM specifications, ensuring a drop-in fit with no press modification required.

Compatible Press: Heidelberg SM 74, PM 74
Part Number: M2.030.071F
Version: New Style
System: Alcolor Continuous Dampening
Program: Exchange (return core within 30 days)
Condition: Reground and recovered to OEM spec