Product Description

The Lore:

Calcium Slayer and Flush represent a breakthrough in the cleaning of rubber offset printing rollers. A powerful two-step roller cleaning system, they are non-hazardous organic compounds that are safe for the user and the environment. Please review SDS sheets and directions thoroughly before using Calcium Slayer and Flush. Safe and effective is no longer heresy.

Safety Requirements: 

• Please review safety guidelines in the Safety Data Sheets before using the Calcium Slayer & Flush Products.
• As with any liquid pressroom products, safety glasses and gloves are recommended for personal safety.
• Follow directions as prescribed. If left on metal surfaces for extended periods, products may discolor metal. If spills occur, wipe down and rinse metal surfaces with clean water.

Benefits:

• More consistent ink & water balance
• Reduces ink roller stripping
• Better ink transfer in ink train
• Extended roller and blanket life
• Reduces roller hardening
• Reduced pH and conductivity drifts
• Improved ink drying time
• Reduces start – up waste and color drifts
• Reduces picture framing on blankets
• Reduces excessive foaming of fountain solutions
• No VOC’s
• No chemical fumes
• Non-hazardous
• Non–flammable

Instructions:

Calcium Slayer – Step # 1

• Remove all ink from press rollers.
• Isolate ink train from plate cylinder. Don’t drop the forms!
• With press stopped, apply a single ¼” wide bead of pink Calcium Slayer to a driven roller in the ink train. Don’t be sloppy !! Reverse the press 2-3 revolutions then set wash-up speed to approximately 300 feet per minute/6000 impressions per hour.
• Allow to run through ink roller train for 2-3 minutes.
• Do NOT rinse Calcium Slayer. Proceed directly to Flush ( Step 2 ) application.

Flush – Step # 2

• With press stopped, apply a single ¼” inch wide bead of blue Flush to the ink roller train. Reverse the press 2-3 revolutions then set wash-up speed to approximately 300 feet per minute/6000 impressions per hour.
• Allow to run through ink roller train for 2-3 minutes.
• APPLY LIBERAL AMOUNTS OF CLEAN HOT WATER to ink roller train until Flush and contaminants are purged from the rollers. Finish with usual press wash procedure.

Ye Olde Heads up: Calcium Slayer and Flush is a “ Monday Morning” procedure, not a “Friday afternoon” job. We recommend running the press immediately following a Calcium Slayer and Flush treatment.

Warnings: Read all product directions carefully and adhere to them at all times. Use of protective eyewear is suggested. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water. May sting on open sores, cuts or around fingernails. Use of nitrile gloves is suggested. Keep out of reach of children. Do not leave on metal surfaces for extended periods of time. If contact with metal occurs, wipe and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

IMPORTANT: Calcium Slayer and Flush were designed to be used as a two-step roller cleaning system. Do NOT use separately or in reverse order. Failure to use as directed may result in press damage. H.S. Boyd assumes no responsibility for improper usage of product.