User manual 3M FLEXOGRAPHIC MOUNTING SYSTEM SELECTION GUIDE

[. . . ] Helps minimize pin holing on solid work. P/R P/R SS/S/K SS/S/K Black Black vinyl - lower adhesion. Higher temperature and solvent resistance. Helps minimize pin holing on solids. 413DL 414DL 0. 015 0. 020 0. 38 0. 51 0. 015 0. 020 0. 38 0. 51 3MTM Cushion-MountTM Solid Printing Tapes 929 933 939 949 0. 060 0. 015 0. 020 0. 020 1. 52 0. 38 0. 51 0. 51 0. 062 0. 017 0. 022 0. 022 1. 57 0. 43 0. 56 0. 56 Rubber adhesive on each side of a high density elastomeric foam. [. . . ] For halftone work where dot gain is a concern, a softer tape optimizes reproduction. And when solids and dots share the plate, a combination tape can properly balance the result. From the 3M selection at right, you can find exactly what you need for the quality customers expect. And you'll find choices for meeting your handling and production requirements: · Mounting ease and positioning accuracy · Clean removal from plate and cylinder · Adhesive type and strength For example, tapes designated with an "E" are Easy Mount products that virtually eliminate air bubbles and edge lifting, yet remove easily without plate damage. To meet reproduction requirements, the foam carrier gets progressively softer from series 18, 17, 10, 19, and 11. 3M flexographic sales specialists and technical service engineers can help you select the optimum tape and use it with maximum effectiveness. Manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9002 standards. POSITIVE 10% HIGHLIGHT 3M TM Solid Printing Tapes When your customer wants solid ink coverage and crisp line work Solid Printing Tapes with Vinyl Carrier Solid Printing Tapes with Foam Carrier 7 8 40% MIDTONE 14 15 6 REVERSE 21 22 28 29 · Maximum firmness and high density for uniform coverage of solids when halftone dot reproduction is not critical · Minimum pin holing Tapes: 411DL, 412DL, 413DL, 414DL, 447DL · Compression and recovery helps reduce cylinder bounce and deliver more consistent solid print quality · High density ink coverage Tapes: 929, 933, 939, 949 3M TM Combination Printing Tapes When you need to consistently balance solid and dot reproduction on the same job Firm Combination Printing Tapes with Foam Carrier Medium Firm Combination Printing Tapes with Foam Carrier Standard Combination Printing Tapes with Foam Carrier Soft Combination Printing Tapes with 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 31 32 · Quality results when plate contains mostly solids in a combination of solid and halftone images · "E" products with Easy Mount technology and "M" products for modified plate side adhesion Tapes: E1815/E1820, 1815M/1820M · Quality results when plate contains slightly more solids in a combination of solid and halftone images · "E" products with Easy Mount technology and "M" products for modified plate side adhesion Tapes: E1715/E1720, 1720M · Quality results when solid and halftone areas are equally important · "E" products with Easy Mount technology and "M" products for modified plate side adhesion Tapes: E1015/E1020, 1015/1020, 1015M/1020M, 1020R, E1040, 1040, E1060, 1060 · Soft support impro reproduction when halftone images pr · "E" products with technology and "M modified plate side Tapes: E1915/E1920 E1920S, 192 NOTE ON SOLID AND DOTS REPRODUCTION: 40x magnification on dots; 20x on positive and reverse type; process magenta ink on 2 mil polyethylene film; 1 mil impression at 88 fpm, 800 line, 2. 4 bc DL - Double Liner E - Air Release Liner M - Modified Plate Side Adhesion R - Rubber Plates S - Urethane Sleeve K - Composite Sleeve 3MTM Process Printing Tapes When customers want high quality process work and screen printing Process Printing Tapes with Foam Carrier E-Series Tapes with Easy Mount Adhesive On easy with reduced air entrapment Unlike flat or pebbled liners, E-Series liners are crosshatched on both sides with unique microchannels that allow air to flow throughout the adhesive. Improved airflow virtually eliminates air bubble problems for easier application. Air bleeds from between the tape and plate, and between the tape and cylinder or sleeve for virtually error-free mounting. Setup is shorter with smoother surfaces for cleaner print quality and higher productivity. Microscopic view of adhesive surface measured with interferometer Foam Carrier mils 0. 300 12 13 46. 9 mils -1. 2 35. 1 00 00 mils 0. 000 -0. 300 -0. 600 -0. 900 -1. 200 35 mils Easy Mount Adhesive 0. 300 0. 000 46. 9 mils 19 20 -1. 2 35. 1 00 00 mils -0. 300 -0. 600 -0. 900 -1. 200 Pebbled Liner 36 mils 0. 300 0. 000 46. 9 mils -1. 2 35. 1 00 00 mils 26 27 -0. 300 -0. 600 -0. 900 -1. 200 Flat Liner 37 Stays on with reduced edge-lifting Exclusive 3M plate-side adhesive maintains tight contact between tape and plate to dramatically reduce edge lifting. Saves the prep time, downtime, and labor of sealing plate edges. Peels off easily to reduce plate damage 33 34 ves tone process and edominate Easy Mount " products for adhesion , 1915M/1920M, 0S m. · Low density maximizes dot reproduction for high quality process work and screen printing · "E" products with Easy Mount technology and "K" product for mounting plates to fiberglass or composite sleeves Tapes: E1115/E1120, 1115/1120, 1120K E-series tapes grip tightly but peel off so easily you can virtually eliminate plate back treatment. You're less likely to damage plates, so save time, labor, and money. Air-free print quality · Prevent blemishes in screen and process printing · Help assure proper registration 3MTM Thin Tapes When a thicker caliper or cushion is unnecessary, these tapes can mount both rubber and photopolymer plates. Some are also repositionable. Product Number 415 Tape Thickness Inch (mm) 0. 004" (0. 10) Description Double coated tape with a medium-firm acrylic adhesive on each side of a polyester carrier. Double coated tape with a firm rubber adhesive on each side of a polyester carrier. Double coated tape with a soft rubber adhesive on each side of a polyester carrier. Double coated film tape with differential acrylic adhesive on a polyester film carrier. [. . . ] 3M TM Jet-meltTM Adhesives 3762LM, 3776LM, or 3792LM Used with 3MTM PolygunTM LT Applicator to seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that causes edge lifting. 3M TM Aluminum Foil Tape 425, 3MTM Vinyl Tape 471, or 3MTM Polyester Film Tape 850 Seals plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that causes edge lifting. Scotch® Magic Tape 810 Secures proofing paper to a proofer/mounter with good adhesion but simple removal from the proofing cylinder. PRODUCT USE: All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M's control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. [. . . ]