Adheso Graphics Flexographic Plate Mounting Tapes and Cylinder Build Up Tapes
Adheso Graphics offers a wide range of high-performance plate mounting tapes designed to meet the demands of flexographic printing. These tapes are engineered to deliver consistent performance, optimize press settings, and meet the diverse needs of printers working with both photopolymer and rubber plates. From cushion tapes for tonal balance to hard vinyl tapes for solid and line printing, Adheso products help achieve exceptional results in demanding applications.
Recommended Applications
- Combination printing for reliable ink coverage and minimized dot gain.
- Wide-web flexible packaging where long-run durability is essential.
- Harsh printing environments requiring high-bond plate attachment.
- Cylinder build-up to adjust impression settings and ensure precise mounting.
- Thin tapes for compressible print sleeves and press-low spot correction.
Features
- Microcellular elastomer foams for better ink transfer and tonal balance in combination printing.
- Hard vinyl carrier films offer strong adhesion, making them ideal for harsh conditions and fine-line graphics.
- Precision manufacturing for consistent thickness, ensuring accurate and reliable mounting for optimal results.
- Unique adhesive systems tailored for specific needs, such as solvent resistance and defect-free bonding.
Benefits
- Provides maximum ink coverage with reduced dot gain for sharp, clear prints.
- Designed for long runs with secure adhesion that’s easy to remove cleanly.
- Ensures accurate and consistent impression settings with minimal downtime.
- Suitable for various plate types and printing environments, delivering consistent results across different applications.
Please note: Not all products we supply are listed on this page. For specific inquiries, please contact us.
Hard Vinyl Plate Mounting Tapes
FlexStick 2R2 Series
A versatile, high-adhesion vinyl tape, 2R2 is used in wide-web applications for both photopolymer and rubber plates, providing excellent results for line and solid printing. Available in 10, 15, 20, and 22 mil thicknesses.
FlexStick 2R5L Series Dual Liner
This dual-liner construction tape is ideal for mounting rubber or photopolymer plates, offering smooth, defect-free adhesion for wide or narrow web applications. Available in 15 and 20 mil thicknesses.
Elastomeric Cushion Plate Mounting Tapes
FlexSoft UR High-Adhesion Cushion
These tapes are ideal for flexible packaging plate mounting, offering high-resolution print reproduction and long-lasting, durable backing for thin plate technology and high-volume applications. Available in 40, 60, and 80 mil thicknesses.
CB Hard Vinyl Cylinder Diameter Build-Up Tapes
CB
These cylinder build-up tapes help increase the cylinder diameter for accurate impression settings, compatible with various mounting tapes for consistent results. Available in 10, 20, 25, 40, 50, and 60 mil thicknesses.
Specialty Thin Tapes
FS-23
FS-23 is a thin, 5 mil, mounting tape designed for attaching thick polymer plates used in corrugated print to PVC or polyester base carrier films, suitable for demanding flexographic printing tasks.