Adhesive Tapes for Flexo Printing, our products feature various foam hardnesses and adhesive formulations that ensure optimal performance and perfect results, even at high printing speeds, for seamless printing processes in the flexo printing industry.
Flexographic plate mounting tape is an indispensable consumable for all flexographic printing operations, serving as the cushioning double-sided adhesive medium that bonds photopolymer plates to steel cylinders or print sleeves. High-performance flexo mounting tape directly determines dot control, print consistency, press running speed, setup time and waste reduction for flexible packaging, prime labels, corrugated preprint and wide-web film printing.
For converters and print shops chasing stable high-definition output and maximum production uptime, selecting premium flexographic plate mounting tape eliminates common pain points including air bubbles under plates, plate edge lifting, uncontrolled dot gain, gear chatter, residual adhesive and frequent plate damage during demounting. This guide covers core construction, key performance features, job-matching foam density options, real-world production benefits and standard industrial applications to help printers pick the right cushion tape for every print run.
The engineered cushion foam evenly distributes printing pressure to restrict over-expansion of halftone dots. Whether printing fine 1%-5% highlight screens, sharp small fonts, solid color blocks or mixed combination graphics, the tape balances impression force to produce consistent, vivid print details without fuzzy dot slur or washed-out solids. It performs reliably under low impression settings for delicate process work and maintains stable ink laydown at maximum press running speeds.
Optimized holding power prevents plate edge warping or lifting during continuous high-speed production, even for small repeat designs with narrow plate margins. The reinforced PE film minimizes foam deformation under prolonged friction between plate and substrate, extending plate service life and reducing mid-run downtime for plate re-mounting. The foam’s high-performance polymer matrix resists fatigue after thousands of print impressions, delivering uniform print quality from the first meter to the last of each job.
Air-release technology drastically cuts plate mounting time by removing bubble formation risks, slashing make-ready downtime significantly. Consistent caliper thickness eliminates repeated pressure calibration on aging presses, reducing trial substrate waste during setup. Operators avoid labor-intensive bubble scraping and plate realignment, boosting overall press throughput and lowering unsellable scrap material.
Unlike generic foam tapes that leave sticky adhesive residue ruining photopolymer plates, industrial flexo mounting tape peels cleanly from both plates and metal sleeves. Ink-contaminated plates separate effortlessly without tearing or surface scratching, cutting plate replacement costs and lowering operator fatigue during post-run disassembly. No leftover adhesive buildup on cylinders also reduces cleaning labor between job changeovers.
All foam density grades work seamlessly with three mainstream flexo ink systems: UV curable inks, solvent-based inks and water-based inks. The adhesive and foam composite withstand chemical exposure from cleaning solvents without swelling or delamination. It fits wide-web film printing, paper label printing, flexible food packaging, corrugated board and narrow-web prime label substrates.
Product Structure
| Yellow Crepe Release Film | Yellow Crepe Release |
| Adhesive | Adhesive |
| Green Carrier | Transparent Carrier |
| Adhesive | Adhesive |
Product Parameters
| Total Thickness: | 200um | 100um | Tolerance ±5um |
| PVC Carrier Thickness: | 100um | 50um | Tolerance ±5um |
| Coating Thickness: Side A | 50um | 25um | Tolerance ±5um |
| Coating Thickness: Side B | 50um | 25um | Tolerance ±5um |
Product Performance
| 180° Peeling Force: | Side A: ≥ 25 N/25mm | Side A: ≥ 10 N/25mm | GB/T2792-2014 |
| 180° Peeling Force: | Side B: ≥ 25 N/25mm | Side B: ≥ 10 N/25mm | GB/T2792-2014 |
| Temperature Resistance: | 60℃ | 60℃ | GB/T 2941-2006 |