3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Bonding Systems Easily apply 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Adhesives 3762LM, 3776LM, 3792LM, or 3798LM with a 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Applicator LT to seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that can cause edge lifting. ™ Hot Melt Applicator LT LT with Quadrack Converter 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Accessories and Applicator Tips … Read More...
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The Cushion-Mount™ Plus Process Printing Tapes have a low density which maximizes dot reproduction for high quality process work and screen printing. Product Number Application Thickness Inches (mm) Manufactured Target Thickness Inches (mm) Description Plates Cylinders Color Features 11 Series 3M™Cushion-Mount™ Plus Process Printing Tapes E1115H, E1115, 1115 0.015 (0.38) 0.017 (0.43) Differential acrylate adhesive … Read More...
When solids and dots share the plate, a combination tape can properly balance the result. E-Series Tapes with Easy Mount Adhesive On easy with reduced air entrapment Unlike flat or pebbled liners, E-Series liners are crosshatched. This imprints unique microchannels into the adhesive that allow air to flow throughout the adhesive. Air bubbles disappear from … Read More...
The 929, 933, 939 and 949 products are obsolete. However, 3M has recommended some good possible alternatives. Note that alternatives should be tested for suitability for your particular application. (Under "Possible Alternative" also note that 413DL has been replaced by 411DL, and 414DL has been replaced by 412DL.) ObsoleteProductNumber OldTapeThicknessInch (mm) Old Description Possible Alternative … Read More...
3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425 Dead-soft aluminum foil tape. Applications include masking of sensitive components to protect from damage during aircraft paint stripping. In white goods appliances, tape provides an excellent moisture barrier, helps reflect and dissipate heat. 3M™ Jet-melt™ Adhesive 3762 Used to manually seal corrugated cartons and cases. Applications: Corrugated carton closing; packaging … Read More...
3M™ Flexomount™ Solid Printing Tape Flexomount Tapes are the industry standard for solid and line work based on state-of-the-art caliper control and innovative adhesive systems. Their consistent holding power and clean removability, help assure reliable performance, run after run. 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Solid Printing Tape These high-density foam tapes provide solid ink coverage similar to the … Read More...
The problem with a rigidly mounted flexographic plate is that partially excessive printing pressures occur which can only be compensated for by the relief of the printing plate - to the detriment of the printed image. The solution is provided by "soft mounting". The excess pressure is absorbed by the compressible foam carrier of the … Read More...
Cylinder / Sleeve Preparation Inspect the surface of the cylinder for cut marks, nicks, and other uneven surfaces. Remove all imperfections with fine-grit sandpaper. Clean the cylinder surface from dried ink, tape residue, etc., with an approved cleaner. Use an approved solvent/degreaser to remove any residue from the cleaner. When mounting on sleeves, follow the … Read More...
DuploFLEX® – perfect print The answer to continuously demanding flexographic printing requirements. Ever-increasing customer demands and complex print jobs place the highest demands on flexographic printing. Therefore, professionals like you are forced to increasingly optimize their processes, in order to be competitive. The choice of the correct plate mounting tape very often becomes the pivotal … Read More...
Adheso’s plate-mounting “stickyback” tapes have been used by flexo printers for over 48 years. Established in 1967, Adheso is a specialty manufacturer of print enhancing and adhesive tapes for flexo, rotary, letterpress, and offset printing. Adheso pioneered double-coated mounting tapes with the creation of the FlexStik® brand of mounting tapes. Their consistent high quality products … Read More...