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Rogers R/bak® SS & SF Plate Mounting Instructions

The heart of the R/bak® compressible plate mounting system is an advanced urethane foam with an open-cell construction that offers exceptional energy absorption and resiliency. It acts as a pressure reducer and shock absorber for flexographic printing plates in corrugated applications. These instructions detail procedures for preparing and using R/bak SS and R/bak SF materials in flexographic systems for corrugated products.

1. View of R/bak SS and SF cushion surface on a 0.010" (0.25mm) polyester base.
PU = R/bak material
PET = Polyester base
Rbak Plate Mounting Instructions Step 1
2. To cut the foam cushion from the polyester base:
  1. Firmly hold a straight edge along area to be cut away.
  2. With a razor or utility knife, cut along the straight edge.
  3. Be certain not to cut through the polyester base.
Rbak Plate Mounting Instructions Step 2
3. To peel cushion from polyester base:
  1. With putty knife or chisel-edged tool, start to lift foam from polyester base.
  2. Grip the cushion and pull away as knife is guided underneath the foam cushion.
Rbak Plate Mounting Instructions Step 3
4. To attach a lead to polyester:
  1. Place duct or fabric tape onto lead. (optional)*
  2. On sewing machine, attach lead through polyester.
  3. Apply glue or sealer on sewn end. (optional)
Rbak Plate Mounting Instructions Step 4
5. Trailers can be grommets, sewn plastic tabs or heavy-duty tape as shown. Rbak Plate Mounting Instructions Step 5
6. To mount plate to R/bak material:
  1. Apply mounting tape to polyester base. Be certain air bubbles are not present. Peel back release paper.
Rbak Plate Mounting Instructions Step 6
7. With a curving motion, lay plate onto adhesive surface. Be certain air bubbles are removed. Rbak Plate Mounting Instructions Step 7
8. To prevent solvents and washes from getting under the mount, it is recommended to apply die sealer or hot melt adhesive as shown. Rbak Plate Mounting Instructions Step 8
*Soft tape prevents damage to edge from stitching  

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