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    Plate washing cleaning solutions

    The Flexo Wash Plate Washers are designed according to the type of printer and type of ink used. All models will wash the polymer plates within only a few minutes and the unique design and function make it extremely easy-to-use for the operators.  There’s minimal maintenance, and the job gets done safely and on schedule with less fuss.

    Flexo Wash has highly specialized liquids for plate cleaning that ensures an optimal, safe and effective cleaning. 

    Custom cleaning solutions

    Flexo Wash liquid cleaning solutions clean all types of printing plates, such as: photopolymer, HD plates, letterpress and laser engraved plates. Most importantly, Flexo Wash plate washers work best when paired with a Flexo Wash plate cleaning solution. Plates come out of the plate washer 100% clean and ready for reuse, with no damage or wear and tear to the plates.

    Depending on your plate washer we will guide you to the right cleaning liquid for your specific needs. Read more about our cleaning liquids for automated cleaning systems HERE.

    We do also carry various cleaning solutions for manual cleaning if this is your preference or you need to clean plates in between jobs. Read more about our cleaning solutions for manual cleaning HERE.

    Cleaning solutions for all different ink types

    Flexo Wash's liquid cleaning solutions clean all different types of inks.  Contact our expert team for an in-depth evaluation of your specific needs.

    Fill in the contact form below to determine which cleaning solutions are best for you based on your specific needs. 

    Solutions for Automatic Cleaning

    Water-Based Inks

    We recommend:

    FW Aqua Cleaner

    This parts and plate washer cleaning solution is used for high-pressure cleaning of press parts, plate washers and plate sleeves in PK, PW and SL model systems for water-based inks

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    UV/Solvent Inks

    We recommend:

    UV Solvent #4

    This cleaning solution is used for deep cleaning of plates and parts in PK, PW, and SL Flexo Wash model systems for all solvent- and UV-based inks. Good for cleaning surface print plates in plate washers.

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    Water and UV/Solvent Inks

    We recommend:

    UV/Aqua Cleaner

    This press parts and plate cleaning solution is used for deep cleaning in FW model systems for all solvent-, water- and UV-based inks. 

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    Low VOC

    We recommend:

    UV Solvent #HFP-7

    This solvent cleaning solution is used for deep-cleaning of parts and plates in parts washers, plate washers and plate sleeve washer model systems for all solvent- and UV-based inks. Could be used for reverse print plates. Has a low flashpoint and zero VOC.

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    FW Aqua Clean LVC

    This low-VOC parts and plate washer cleaning solution is used for high- pressure cleaning of press parts, plates and plate sleeves in PK, PW and SL model systems for water-based inks.

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    Solutions for Manual Cleaning

    Quick Treat

    We recommend:

    Quick Treat

    Quick Treat is the cleaning solution we recommend for manual cleaning of photopolymer flexo plates and works on all ink types. 

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    Ink Wizard

    We recommend:

    Ink Wizard

    This general use, environmentally safe cleaner is perfect for cleaning UV, water-based and solvent inks. Ink Wizard is an effective, water-based cleaner, perfect for press-room cleaning, parts washing, and everything on press

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    Let us guide you!

    We have an extensive catalog of products specially designed to fit the diverse cleaning needs of our customers. Contact us with questions and we’ll help you find the perfect solution to clean your plates.