tesa® Softprint 52118 Steel Master TP - Foam plate mounting tape (extra soft) for printing screens

tesa® 52118 Softprint x-soft 380µm is a double-coated foam tape, designed specifically for mounting photopolymer plates with a thickness of 1.14mm (0.045") or 1.70mm (0.067") in flexographic label printing. \n \nThe unique properties of tesa® 52118 Softprint x-soft 380µm 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". \n \nFoam properties \n

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

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

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

\ntesa® 52118 Softprint x-Soft is a 380µm (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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

Backing material	PE foam with film lamination
Total thickness	430 µm
Thickness category	380 µm
Type of adhesive	tackified acrylic
Type of liner	PP
Logo colour	yellow
Hardness	extra soft