Double-sided adhesive tape Softprint 72528 FE-X

PE foamPET lineracrylic

Product description
Double-sided PE foam tape tesa® Softprint 72528 FE‑X — hard version for flexographic printing plates.

Foam properties

• Low thickness tolerance for consistent plate mounting
• Long-lasting foam with constant recovery characteristics

Adhesive properties

• Low tack on plate side to allow easy plate positioning and demounting
• Reliable bonding of mounted printing plates
• Excellent adhesion to sleeve/cylinder side

Product construction

• Adhesive type: tackified acrylic
• Backing material: PE foam with film lamination
• Color: white
• Liner type: PP
• Total thickness (representative): 550 µm

Application fields
Mounting of 1.14 mm (0.045'') and 1.70 mm (0.067'') flexographic printing plates onto steel, aluminium, PU and fibre‑glass sleeves/cylinders.

Properties / Performance Values

• Hardness: hard
• Thickness category: 500
• Foam color: white
• Logo color: green

Available liner options

• PV0: white embossed PP liner
• PV21: transparent structured EA PET liner for excellent air removal during plate and tape mounting

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Recommended plate thickness: 1.14 mm and 1.70 mm
• Typical tape thickness: 550 µm
• Adhesive: tackified acrylic
• Backing: film-laminated PE foam
• Liner options: PP (PV0) or structured PET EA liner (PV21)