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Consumables

Explore our extensive range of consumables for Heidelberg and other leading printing presses. From inks, rollers, and blankets to lubricants, cleaning products, and spare parts, we supply high-quality items designed to keep your press running smoothly and producing top-quality prints.
Trusted by print professionals across the UK, our consumables ensure consistent performance, reduce downtime, and extend the life of your equipment. Fast UK delivery and expert advice available.

FAQ

Wash Cloth

I have purchased wash cloth from another supplier and it keeps smearing and tearing and it is cheaper than what you’re offering. How do I know I’m not paying more for your wash cloth and ending up with the same poor results?

MRL’s wash cloth is manufactured with interlaced fibres making it extremely tough and difficult to tear. Whereas lower quality towels have parallel fibres and are far easier to tear, potentially causing unnecessary downtime.Our wash cloth is also more absorbent than that cheaper cloth, leaving blankets and cylinders dry and smear free after a washup cycle.

Is your wash cloth FOGRA approved?

Our rubber rollers are manufactured to the same standard as those supplied by Bottcher.

Anti Static

Where do I install anti-static tinsel to eliminate the static problem?

To eliminate the static problem, connect the tinsel to any metal object that is properly earthed, then run it across the area where the substrate passes and is accumulating static. The anti static tinsel needs to make contact with the substrate to remove the static energy from it.

Slow Down Belts

Why do the slow down belts come in green, grey, yellow, pink, white, blue and red?

The colours, green, grey, yellow, pink, white, blue and red, indicate how soft or hard the material is in turn reflects the longevity of the belt, with the harder wearing material lasting longer than the softer options. However, the softer belts have a better braking efficiency over the hardwearing belts.

What slow down belt should I use for a perfecting job, so I don’t smudge the finished product?

As the sheet is printed on both sides, Heidelberg presses with perfectors use ribbed belts so the belts run in the gutter so it does not touch the printed areas. This avoids smudging.

I usually purchase my slow down belts direct from Heidelberg, do yours perform the same?

Our Heidelberg slow down belts are an aftermarket part which perform well, although most don’t have the same longevity as Heidelberg's. However, due to the cost difference, these remain an economical alternative to the genuine part. With the exception of our flat green 20mm (M-129) that we are very pleased with, due to the performance that matches Heidelberg’s belts.