Tesa® 52117 Softprint TP(pc)

tesa Softprint 52117 Steel Master TP is a double-coated foam tape designed specifically for mounting photopolymer plates with a thickness of 1.14mm (0.045") or 1.70mm (0.067") in flexographic label printing. Its soft foam density makes it the ideal solution for printing combinations and screens, distinguishing it within tesa's broader Softprint plate mounting assortment.

Key Features

tesa 52117's highly compressible foam delivers superior recovery behavior for excellent print quality, with controlled, non-increasing bonding power specifically tuned for easy repositioning and especially easy demounting of thinner photopolymer plates. The structured PP liner prevents the formation of air pockets during plate mounting, while the red color marking provides a quick visual indicator identifying this soft foam variant within a multi-density plate mounting tape inventory.

Performance Data

tesa 52117 is a 380-micron (15 mil) category double-coated foam tape with adhesive properties calibrated for high bonding on the open side (to the steel cylinder or sleeve, preventing plate movement) combined with sufficient — but not excessive — bonding to the plate side, specifically engineered to avoid edge lifting while still allowing clean, residue-free demounting of thinner plates after the print run.

Applications

tesa Softprint 52117 STM TP is used for mounting photopolymer plates in flexographic label printing, particularly for print combinations and screen work where the soft foam category delivers optimal print quality. It's part of tesa's broader Softprint family, allowing printers to select between foam hardness variants to match the specific print job requirements across their production schedule.

Directions for Use

Apply tesa 52117 to the printing cylinder or sleeve on the open adhesive side, ensuring secure bonding to prevent plate shifting during the press run. Mount the photopolymer plate using the structured PP liner to avoid air pocket formation. After printing, demount the plate using the tape's controlled bonding power, designed specifically for easy, residue-free removal of thinner plate formats.

Why Buy From Tapemart

Tapemart supplies genuine tesa Softprint 52117 STM TP plate mounting tape for flexographic label printing operations. As an authorized tesa distributor, we stock the complete tesa Softprint foam tape range across multiple foam densities and thickness categories. Order tesa 52117 Softprint TP from Tapemart for reliable, easy-demount plate mounting performance.