tesa Introduces Next-Generation Plate Mounting Tapes

Representatives from the Print & Web Processing Team of tesa tape, inc., an affiliate of tesa SE, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, are pleased to introduce three new products for the flexographic printing industry. This new product family – tesa Softprint® FE – is a new-generation of plate mounting tapes designed for mounting printing plates onto print cylinders and sleeves for flexographic printing applications.

The development of the tesa Softprint® FE Family (Fast Mounting & Easy Demounting) was based on months of field research to determine specific needs and desires of today’s sophisticated flexographic printer. Responding to market desires, the tesa Softprint® FE product line was designed with a new, highly-optimized adhesive system that creates a powerful bond between printing plates and cylinders / sleeves when needed, and removes with extreme ease upon job completion. Backed by a closed-cell PE (polyethylene) foam with an embedded polyester stabilizing film, tesa Softprint® FE products are engineered to maintain their shape and form throughout the entire print run, resulting in consistent print quality from the beginning of the job to the end. Additionally, tesa Softprint® FE products are available in multiple hardness levels to ensure a solution for virtually any press or print requirement.

Meet the tesa Softprint® FE Family:

tesa® 52920 - for solid and line print
tesa® 52921 - for combination print
tesa® 52922 - for process print

tesa Softprint® FE is the solution for challenges facing today’s flexographic printer:

Fast plate mounting and easy demounting = reduced transition time between print jobs
Maximize run speeds and efficiency by eliminating edge lifting
Remove plates from cylinders with extreme ease
Prolong plate life by reducing tearing or stretching of plates during demount
React quickly to last-minute changes
Works with all flexographic printing presses on the market
Maximize the print process; absolutely no capital investment is required

For more information on the tesa Softprint® FE Family and the complete line of tesa products for flexible package printers, visit www.tesatape.com/softprintfe.

For over a century, tesa tape has pioneered the development of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape technologies. This rich tradition of innovation dates back to 1882 when the company's founder patented a method for manufacturing medical adhesive dressings. With this invention came the beginning of a global enterprise dedicated to the development and promotion of advanced adhesive tape solutions. Today, this worldwide company services customers in over 100 countries around the globe and holds numerous product patents. In North America, tesa markets many diverse product lines including double-sided fastening tapes, masking tapes and associated products, packaging tapes, duct and cloth tapes, and many specialty tape products. At tesa, it is our charter to provide our customers with service levels and applications expertise that are second to none in the industry. With this as our goal, we stand committed to providing adhesive tape solutions beyond the roll! Proud sponsor of the USA Bobsled / Skeleton Team!