Dampening Systems

Longlifefiltration LCDMFiltration and RecyclingDampening Systems

LCDM_eng_neu.qxp 29.09.2006 12:06 Uhr Seite 2PD 35-0733 Eng/0906Longlifefiltration LCDMFiltration and RecyclingBALDWIN’s Longlifefiltration Cleaning & Disposal Management (LCDM) combinesa mechanical filtration process by cross-flow filtration and chemical filtration by anadsorption process for cleaning the dampening solution.Function description:This system continually removes contaminated dampeningsolution from the cooling unit’s dampening solutiontank by suction and filters it through a special cross-flowmembrane. Through this process, pollutants are removedand concentrated. The concentrate is subsequentlyrecycled and the pollutants are separated as solid matter.Through the use of this innovative filtration process, theeffectiveness of the IPA and the buffering agents – thereforethe additives for the printing process – remains unimpaired.BALDWIN’s Longlifefiltration Cleaning & Disposal Management(LCDM) removes unwanted solid particles andemulsified substances from the offset dampening solution,without influencing the effectiveness of the additives thatit contains. This system guarantees that the quality ofyour dampening solution remains constant. In this way,the useful life of your dampening solution is substantiallyincreased.You profit from the following benefits:● Reduced cumulative consumption of dampening solution– less costs● No additional, mechanical filters inside the cooling unitare necessary – fewer lifecycle costs● Enhanced effectiveness of the dampening solutionsystem – an increased productivity of the printingprocess● Minimized residue in the printing machine – an increasedproductivity of the printing machine● Deceased use of IPA, because of the consistent qualityof the dampening solution – a substantial decrease inoperating costs● Highest possible level of dampening solution recycling● Mechanical and chemical removal of microorganismsfrom the dampening solution● Retrofitting is easily implemented on all extant BALDWINdampening solution preparation systems, as well asthose from other manufacturersBALDWIN’s LCDM system is not only suitedfor normal offset printing applications, butis also suited for the printing process withreduced or with no alcohol.We reserve the right to implement changes that serve technical progress.Baldwin Germany GmbH Joseph-Baur-Strasse 2 Tel. +49 (0) 821 7942-0D-86316 Friedberg/Bayern Fax +49 (0) 821 7942-222www.baldwintech.com Deutschland baldwin@baldwin.de