tesa® 52315
Plate mounting tape for photopolymer plates in flexographic printing
tesa® 52310 (transparent), tesa® 52315 (yellow), tesa® 52320 (white) and tesa® 52325 (pink) are a range of tesaprint® plate mounting solutions, each of a different thickness category.
The unwind characteristics of all four tapes offer easier tape mounting. The structured PP-liner also prevents the formation of air pockets when plate mounting. Plates are easily repositioned during mounting as the full adhesion of the tape only becomes effective during the print run.
The high adhesion and good shear resistance of these tapes ensure that there is no plate movement or edge lift problems, even at high speeds and on extended print runs. On demounting, there are no adhesive residues on the plate or the cylinder.
The mounting of photopolymer plates in flexographic printing
Product Construction
Backing material PVC film
Type of adhesive natural rubber
Type of liner PP
Properties / Performance Values
Thickness category 150my
Processing and storage information
Surface condition
Surfaces must be dry, free from dust, oil, oxides, release agents and other contaminants.
Surface cleaning
The following cleaning agents, for example, can be used to remove dust, oil, separating agents and other impurities:
Isopropanol/water 50/50
Heptane or ethanol
Acetone or MEK
Suitable other cleaning agents that do not leave any residues and do not attack the substrate.
Temperature
The most favourable processing temperature (object and ambient temperature) is between +15°C and +25°C.
Pressure
The strength of the bond is directly dependent on the contact that the adhesive has with the surfaces to be bonded. A short, high pressure (e.g. with a squeegee, pressure roller or pressure device, etc.) ensures good surface contact. The type and amount of pressure depends on the material (thin- or thick-walled, etc.) and the geometry of the components. Rule of thumb: approx. 20 N/cm².
Storage
The rolls should be stored in their packaging protected from light at a temperature between +15°C and +25°C and a relative humidity of 50%.
Note
The technical information is given to the best of our knowledge, but is not binding. The information only has the character of a general recommendation. The suitability of the product for the desired purpose must be ensured by own tests under the original conditions. A legal assurance of certain properties cannot be derived from our information.