52021 - Foam Platemounting for Process Printing

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FEATURES

ADVANTAGES

Closed cell PE foam with high recovery rate provides excellent resiliency even during long print runs
Ensures outstanding, consistent print quality throughout the printing process
Unique adhesive system remains stable over time, allowing secure mounting, easy re-positioning, and simple de-mounting
Softprint polypropylene liner embosses the adhesive providing excellent handling characteristics while mounting and also during the air-bubble release process
Red tesa logo imprint makes for easy identification, even after mounting

APPLICATIONS

Mounting photopolymer plates in wide-web film and paper flexoprinting
Suited for high-quality process printing on steel cylinders

MARKETS SERVED

Printing Houses

COLORS

White

GENERAL INFORMATION

52021 is a 20 mil, double coated foam tape for mounting photopolymer plates in wide-web film and paper flexoprinting. Due to its lower density, closed cell polyethylene foam, 52021 is particularly suited for high-quality process printing on steel cylinders. Closed cell PE foam with high recovery rate provides excellent resiliency even during long print runs. This ensures outstanding, consistent print quality throughout the printing process. It is manufactured with a unique adhesive system which remains stable over time, allowing secure mounting, easy re-positioning, and simple de-mounting. The tesa Softprint polypropylene liner embosses the adhesive providing excellent handling characteristics while mounting and also during the air-bubble release process. Red tesa logo imprint makes for easy identification, even after mounting.

PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION

	Type	Mil Thickness

Backing	Reinforced Polyethylene	20.00
Adhesive (unwind)	Acrylic
Adhesive (liner)	Acrylic
Liner Type (outer)	Polypropylene film
Foam Cell Type	Closed
Thickness (total)		20.00

PRIMARY PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

	Unwind Side	Liner Side

Adhesion-to-Steel - 180° Peel	23.00 oz/in	26.00 oz/in
Adhesive Removable	Yes	Yes
Adhesive Clean Removable	Yes	Yes
Adhesive Repositionable	Yes	Yes
Adhesive Activation	Pressure

SECONDARY PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Density	Low
Reinforcement	Yes

THERMAL / ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.