INTRODUCING BOSCH HydroElite™ and UltraElite™ series of water and ink side rollers--these problem solvers are used in, WATER FORM, WATER METERING and WATER TRANSFER positions and are especially helpful when running bareback with alcohol substitutes. Hardnesses of 18 to 28 Shore A are available. For more information contact our convenient locations.

 THE BAREBACK HYDROPHILIC ROLLER COVER THAT SOLVES THE DAMPENING DILEMMA

HYDROPHILIC ELASTOMER COVERING

• USED IN WATER FORM & METERING POSTIONS
• PERMITS REDUCING ALCOHOL LEVELS IN FOUNTAIN SOLUTIONS
• DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ALCOHOL SUBSTITUTES
• 25 SHORE A HARDNESS (NOMINAL) FOR LONGER LIFE

MORE ECONOMICAL THAN CLOTH, PAPER OR SLEEVE-TYPE COVERS

• SHEET FED AND WEB APPLICATIONS
• CLEANS UP EASILY WITH STANDARD PRESS WASHES

• PROVIDES CONSISTENT INK-WATER BALANCE
• BETTER USES OF FOUNTAIN SOLUTION AND INK
• RESISTS SHRINKAGE CAUSED BY SOME INKS AND FOUNTAIN SOLUTIONS
• WORKS WELL WITH SOY BASED INKS
• ELIMINATES COVER REPLACEMENT DOWN TIME

NEW HydroElite II™ ROLLER COVER

Designed with both sheet fed and web offset printers in mind, Bosch new waterside HydroElite II proprietary elastomer cover is water receptive or hydrophilic. It was developed by BOSCH Research and Development in response to the demand for an elastomer roll cover that would work with today's fountain solution systems. HydroElite II applications include water form, water metering, water rider and bridge roller positions. In fact, HydroElite II can be used in any offset press soft roller position that carries water (fountain solution).

Used with any fountain solution or any fountain system employing alcohol substitutes, HydroElite II rollers are run "bareback." HydroElite II rollers can help reduce your alcohol levels if alcohol substitutes are not used. HydroElite II also can be used in place of cloth, paper or other sleeve-type covers, thus decreasing down time spent replacing the sleeve covers. Quick and easy wash up is achieved with standard press washes.

HydroElite II is a truly hydrophilic elastomer since HydroElite II actually absorbs some water. Hardening or shrinkage is reduced or even eliminated.

HydroElite II can produce significant savings especially for web press installations that are set up to run a variety of web widths. The dead ends created by a centered, narrow web can reduce life expectancies for sleeved rolls due to the use of water stops and ink dividers.

Replacing your conventional roller with HydroElite II is as simple as changing conventional rollers. The only suggestion is to set a slightly lighter stripe.

HydroElite II covers are not simply surface treated - they are monolithic. This means they can be fully reconditioned, as needed.

• HIGH PERFORMANCE REQUIRE MINIMUN ATTENTION
• WEAR AND SOLVENT RESISTANT
• DIMENSIONALLY STABLE
• RESISTS SHRINKAGE CAUSED BY SOME INKS
• WORKS VERY WELL WITH SOY BASED INKS
• QUALITY PRINTING WITH LONG LIFE

NEW UltraElite™ ROLLER COVER

BOSCH UltraElite special designed for the ink side covers provide long lasting, stable performances.

And don't forget to ask about our new and revised PROPER SELECTION AND CARE OF PRINTING ROLLERS booklet.

HydroElite and UltraElite are trademarks of the Finzer Roller Company.

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ROLLER NOTES AND TIPS

1. What is one good definition of the best offset printing?

It has been said that the best offset printing is experienced when the rollers are set as lightly and evenly as possible to apply the least amount of ink and fountain solution to the plate and in turn to the blanket and finally to the substrate to create an acceptable impression.