52500 - Foam Platemounting Tape for Flexography

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ADHESIVE TAPE FEATURES

Std Roll Length: 75.00 yards
Plates stay securely in place
Density=43#/cu.ft.

ADHESIVE TAPE ADVANTAGES

No edge lifting
Structured PP liner prevents air bubbles
Soft foam is ideal for extended high speed runs
Very high print quality

ADHESIVE TAPE APPLICATIONS

Mounting photopolymer plates in wide web film and paper flexoprinting

ADHESIVE TAPE MARKETS SERVED

Commercial printing
Paper products

ADHESIVE TAPE COLORS

Gray

GENERAL INFORMATION

52500, Softprint, is a double coated foam tape for mounting photopolymer plates in wide-web film and paper flexography. Its soft foam is particularly suited to high quality half-tone printing ie. coated & uncoated kraft dog food bags, beverage bottle labels and polycarbonate film. Softprints unique construction is highly compressible which ensures print quality over extended, high speed runs. The special adhesive provides simple mounting, easy repositioning and demounting of plate and tape without residues.

PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION

	Type	Mil Thickness

Backing	PE - Polyethylene
Adhesive (unwind)	Acrylic
Adhesive (liner)	Acrylic
Liner Type (outer)	Film (embossed polypropylene)
Liner Type (inner)	Film (embossed polypropylene)
Foam Cell Type	Closed
Thickness (total)		20.00

PRIMARY PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

	Unwind Side	Liner Side

Adhesion-to-Steel - 180° Peel	18.00 oz/in	18.00 oz/in

SECONDARY PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Density

Low

THERMAL / ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Adhesive Tape and Foam Converting Services

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.