In the past  post, we looked at what causes the plate to be weakened.

Here are other points:

1.                   Non- Standard Ink

2.                   Non- Standard additives for ink and water

3.                   More than enough Alcohol

4.                   Lint of paper

5.                   Excessive pressure between plate and impression cylinders

6.                   Non-standard Blanket   

7.                   Excessive washing of plates  especially with SPA.

8.                    Washing  plates with non-permitted  materials.

9.                     Washing the blankets lately