Introducing tesa^® Softprint Secure

When looking at mounting tape related processes at a flexo printer, we find three main steps that have to perform error-free to ensure efficiency targets can be met:

1. Fast tape and plate mounting 
2. Uninterrupted print runs with securely mounted plates 
3. Smooth and easy plate and tape demounting

This results in the following requirements for your plate mounting adhesive: 

• A balanced tack of your adhesive, so that you can easily reposition a plate if needed during plate mounting
• During printing, you want a secure and strong bond, to keep plate edges down
• Once you are done printing, you want that strong bond to easily release to ensure a fast process and especially to avoid damage to the plate

Increasing efficiency

For flexo printers, process efficiency is of utmost importance to achieve targets and meet deadlines. 
 
Shorter print runs, quicker turnaround times, and higher speeds are in high demand, and our extensive assortment of tesa^® Softprint plate mounting tapes is constantly evolving to fulfill all market needs. 

tesa^® Softprint Secure main efficiency benefits at a glance

With our tesa^® Softprint Secure you will achieve the overall process efficiency you are looking for, saving valuable time during tape and plate mounting and demounting, avoiding machine downtime during printing, and preventing damaged plates upon demounting so that they are ready for future use – again saving time and money.

• Designs: Our tesa® Softprint plate mounting tapes are available in two product designs: “Classic” and “Flex” to cater for all sleeve types and handling needs 
• Hardness levels: Depending on the print motif, one of our five tailored foam hardness levels will ensure best results 
• Adhesives: One of our various state-of-the-art adhesive modules will match your requirements exactly 
• Liners: With our embossed PP liner and our structured Easy Application (EA) liner we offer two proven options to cater for all mounting requirements

Well-known and established standard liner in the market. Designed for dependable performance in standard workflows, this robust liner ensures stable unwind bevahior while maintaining reliable adhesion and clean demounting.

The micro channel structure of our Easy Application (EA) liner facilitates controlled air escape during mounting, enabling faster, smoother plate application. A transparent variant additionally supports quick and reliable hardness identification. The EA liner is available for selected products.

Let´s partner up

We are here to make your jobs run at its best. Working together, we aim for the highest quality, efficiency, and flexibility with our advanced plate mounting tapes and a global team of flexo experts.