Tesa Tape 52018 Softprint Steel Master

Tesa Tape 52018 Softprint Steel Master

tesa® 52018 Softprint X-Soft 380 μm is a double-coated foam tape, designed specifically for mounting photopolymer plates
with a thickness of 1.14 mm (0.045") or 1.70 mm (0.067") in flexographic label printing.
The unique properties of tesa® 52018 Softprint X-Soft 380 μm make it the ideal choice for the finest screen prints, especially
where harder digital plates are in use. Additionally, the extra cushion allows faster printing speeds, whilst reducing the effects
of unwanted press "bounce" and keeping plates down even on smaller diameter cylinders.

Foam properties

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

Adhesive properties

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

Additional properties

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

Main Application

tesa® 52018 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.

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