Etching Additive Oil · Zinc Etching Additive
SGZ Zinc Etching Additive Oil
SGZ house zinc etching additive oil, a solvent for zinc plate etching, 20 kg plastic drum.
Overview
What This Product Is
The SGZ zinc etching additive oil is the house-brand solvent for zinc plate etching. SGZ describes it as similar to Velv-Etch and supplies it in 20 kg plastic drums, which gives buyers a second option on the same plate.
House brand
Made and supplied by SGZ alongside its own zinc plate.
Similar to Velv-Etch
SGZ describes it as a good solvent for zinc plate etching, similar to Velv-Etch.
20 kg plastic drum
A single standard pack size.
Who it is for
Buyers Who Specify It
Zinc plate etching houses
Shops that want the plate and the chemistry from one supplier.
Distributors
Traders supplying both plate and consumables into one market.
Buyers looking for a second source
Shops that want an alternative to the Fuji product.
Problems it solves
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Depending on a single imported additive brand leaves a shop exposed when supply is slow. The SGZ house additive is a second source on the same plate.
- Shipping plate and additive from two suppliers means two sets of paperwork and two shipments. SGZ ships both.
- Etching chemistry that has never been run against the plate is a risk. SGZ makes both.
Technical data
Specifications
Every figure below is taken from the SGZ specification for the SGZ Zinc Etching Additive Oil. Where SGZ does not publish a value, none is invented.
| Product type | Zinc etching additive oil |
|---|---|
| Brand | SGZ |
| For metal | Zinc |
| Packing | 20 kg per plastic drum |
| Comparable to | Velv-Etch |
| Matched plate | SGZ coated zinc plate and polished zinc plate |
Technical Features
- SGZ house brand
- Solvent for zinc plate etching
- Described by SGZ as similar to Velv-Etch
- 20 kg per plastic drum
Materials
SGZ zinc etching additive oil, supplied as a solvent for zinc plate etching.
How it is made
Manufacturing Process
Order the drum
Supplied in 20 kg plastic drums.
Charge the bath
Add to the powderless etching machine bath.
Etch
Run zinc plate at your set rotation, temperature and time.
Top up
Replenish as the bath depletes.
Quality Control
- Supplied in sealed 20 kg plastic drums
- Produced to run with SGZ zinc plate
Customisation Options
- Supplied alone or bundled with SGZ zinc plate
- Multiple drums per order for container shipments
Certification
SGZ does not publish third-party certification for this item, so none is claimed here. Ask [email protected] if your market requires specific documentation.
Comparison
How It Compares With the Alternatives
Velv-Etch Zinc Etching Additive Oil
Velv-Etch is the Fuji product, model E002. The SGZ additive is the house-brand equivalent in the same 20 kg pack.
Rev-Flex Magnesium Etching Additive Oil
Rev-Flex is for magnesium. Do not use a zinc additive on magnesium plate.
Use Guide
- Use with zinc plate only.
- Charge a powderless etching machine bath rather than an open tray.
- Keep the bath inside the machine's 15-30 degrees C control range.
- Store drums sealed and upright.
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SGZ Zinc Etching Additive Oil Questions
Is this the same as Velv-Etch?
It is the SGZ house-brand equivalent. SGZ describes it as a good solvent for zinc plate etching, similar to Velv-Etch.
What is the pack size?
20 kg per plastic drum.
Can I use it with magnesium plate?
No. Use Rev-Flex or X-Flex for magnesium.
Can I buy plate and additive together?
Yes. SGZ supplies the plate, the additive, the developer and the etching machine.
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Read more →Request a Price on SGZ Zinc Etching Additive Oil
Give SGZ the size, thickness and quantity and you will get a direct factory quotation. Drawings for OEM etching can be emailed as an attachment.