Budnick Converting ®
tesa tape inc
52500
***Discontinued*** Foam Platemounting Tape
Discontinued 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.
Converting Services
- Precision Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Printing
- Laminating and Coating
- Spooling and Finishing
- Consulting & Process Audit
- Prototyping
- Inventory Management
At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.
| Backing/Carrier | PE - Polyethylene |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Acrylic |
| Thickness | 20 Mils |
| Tensile | |
|---|---|
| Elongation | |
| Adhesion (liner) | 18 oz/in |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 18 oz/in |
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Product Features
- Plates stay securely in place
- Density=43#/cu.ft.
- 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 Colors
- Gray
Comparable Products
Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.
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.