Foam Plate Mounting Tape (extra soft) For Printing Finest Screens - Tesa 52118

Product Description

The unique properties of TESA® 52118 Softprint x-soft 380m make it the ideal choice for finest screen print, especially where harder digital plates are in use. Additionally, the extra cushion allows faster printing speeds, whilst reducing the effects of unwanted press "bounce".

Foam properties
The extra soft foam is the ideal plate mounting solution in combination with harder, digital plates (for finest screen print)
Highly compressible foam, with superior recovery behavior for excellent print quality
Long lasting recovery characteristic for extended and high speed print runs
Low thickness tolerances for quick print preparation and reduced waste

Adhesive properties
Secure bonding to sleeve / cylinder, with specially enhanced removal properties
Optimal bonding to plate to avoid edge lifting or plate movement, with residue-free removal

Additional properties
The structured PP-liner prevents the formation of air pockets when plate mounting
Yellow color coding of logo on backing indicates extra soft foam category

Main applications

TESA® 52118 Softprint x-Soft is a 380m (15mil) category double-coated foam tape, designed spedifically for mounting photopolymer plates with a thickness of 1.14mm (0.045") or 1.70mm (0.067") in flexographic label printing.