SLM- AC’s job is photographic development. SLM-AC takes areas on the plate hit by light and turns them black, causing those areas to become a non-image and water-loving part of the plate. It also takes those areas not hit by light and causes them to form metallic silver on the plate surface. These areas become ink-loving. SLM-AC active ingredients are formulated to last, so your prepress staff can spend less time changing chemistry and more time making plates.
SLM-ST stabilizer solution prepares the plate for the press by lowering the plate’s pH to a level that’s just right for offset printing. SLM-ST Stabilizer is formulated to be used with SLM-AC Activator and SilverMaster® or Silver DigiPlate™ material, adding extra precision to the process. SLM-ST also adds extra durability to your plates to prolong their useful life.
Knowing when to replenish your activator and stabilizer is the key to producing consistent plates. Both SLM-AC and SLM-ST turn that art into a science. Your prepress technician need only check the pH of the solutions to measure their strength. The result – you control the quality and get the most from every drop of solution.