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Elevating process efficiency
with tesa^® Softprint neXt

Technologies

Our new plate mounting solution
offering neXt level performance
throughout the whole process

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Introducing tesa® Softprint neXt

When looking at mounting tape related processes at a flexo printer, we find three main steps that have to perform error-free to ensure efficiency targets can be met:

Fast tape and plate mounting
Uninterrupted print runs with securely mounted plates 
Smooth and easy plate and tape demounting

This results in the following requirements towards your plate mounting adhesive:

A rather low tack of your adhesive during plate mounting, so that you can easily reposition a plate if needed
During printing, you want a secure and strong bond, to keep plate edges down
Once you are done printing, you want that strong bond to easily release to ensure a fast process and especially to avoid damage to the plate - no matter print run length, condition or cleaning process of the plate, you need demounting to remain effortless

What sounds like contradicting properties can now be achieved with tesa® Softprint neXt. Keeping the mounting and secure bonding properties you already trust, we have now improved the plate-side adhesive to also ensure easiest demounting processes.

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For flexo printers, process efficiency is of utmost importance to achieve targets and meet deadlines.

Shorter print runs, quicker turnaround times, and higher speeds are in high demand, and our extensive assortment of tesa® Softprint plate mounting tapes is constantly evolving to fulfill all market needs.

tesa® Softprint neXt main efficiency benefits at a glance

With our tesa® Softprint neXt you will achieve the overall process efficiency you are looking for, saving valuable time during tape and plate mounting and demounting, avoiding machine downtime during printing, and preventing damaged plates upon demounting so that they are ready for future use – saving time and money.

1. Mounting

Low tack for easy plate repositioning and fast mounting processes

3. Demounting

Innovative plate-side adhesive for easy removal avoiding damage to the printing plate

2. Printing

Outstanding performance against plate edge lifting for uninterrupted print runs

Our renowned tesa® Softprint family of plate mounting tapes

Designs: Our tesa® Softprint plate mounting tapes are available in two product designs:
“Classic” and “Flex” to cater for all sleeve types and handling needs
Hardness levels: Depending on the print motif, one of our six tailored foam hardness levels will ensure best results
Adhesives: One of our various state-of-the-art adhesive packages will match your requirements exactly
Liners: We offer one standard embossed liner and our structured ‘EA’ liner to cater for all mounting requirements

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Our structured ‘easy application’ (EA) liner

Experience our tesa® Softprint easy application (EA) liner for extra smooth mounting: The structured liner creates micro channels in the adhesive to avoid air accumulation beneath the plate during the mounting and printing process. Available for selected products.

Get in touch to trial tesa® Softprint neXt

Please contact your local tesa sales representative or use the contact form below to learn about current availability of tesa® Softprint neXt in your region. Based on market requirements, we will continuously evaluate and extend availability of our ‘neXt’ feature for different product lines.