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tesa® Softprint 52118 Steel Master TP

Extra-soft 380 µm Softprint Steel Master TP foam plate mounting tape for sleeves and cylinders, 1.14–1.70 mm plates — yellow logo

tesa® Softprint 52118 Steel Master TP is the extra-soft grade in the Softprint Steel Master TP 380 µm series — the softest of the 5 grades we list. One step harder: tesa® Softprint 52117 Steel Master TP (soft).

  • Foam hardnessExtra-soft
  • Thickness category380 µm
  • Total thickness430 µm
  • BackingPE foam with film lamination
  • AdhesiveTackified acrylic
  • LinerPP
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Description

tesa® Softprint 52118 TP is an extra-soft, 380 µm category double-coated PE foam tape (430 µm total) with a tackified acrylic adhesive and a structured PP liner, designed specifically for mounting 1.14 mm (0.045″) or 1.70 mm (0.067″) photopolymer plates in flexographic label printing.

The unique properties of tesa® 52118 Softprint x-soft 380 µm make it the ideal choice for finest screen print, especially where harder digital plates are in use. Additionally, the extra cushion allows faster printing speeds, whilst reducing the effects of unwanted press “bounce”.

Technical data

tesa® Softprint 52118 Steel Master TP specifications
Foam hardnessExtra-soft
Thickness category380 µm
Total thickness430 µm
Logo colourYellow
BackingPE foam with film lamination
AdhesiveTackified acrylic
LinerPP
Mounting surfaceSleeve / cylinder
Plate thickness1.14 / 1.70 mm

Values are taken from the tesa product information sheet and are typical averages, not a specification.

Features

  • Foam properties: The extra soft foam is the ideal plate mounting solution in combination with harder, digital plates (for finest screen print). Highly compressible foam, with superior recovery behavior for excellent print quality. Long lasting recovery characteristic for extended and high speed print runs. Low thickness tolerances for quick print preparation and reduced waste.
  • Adhesive properties: Secure bonding to sleeve / cylinder, with specially enhanced removal properties. Optimal bonding to plate to avoid edge lifting or plate movement, with residue-free removal.
  • Additional properties: The structured PP-liner prevents the formation of air pockets when plate mounting. Yellow color coding of logo on backing indicates extra soft foam category.

Application fields

tesa® Softprint 52118 TP is a 380µm (15mil) category double-coated foam tape, designed spedifically for mounting photopolymer plates with a thickness of 1.14mm (0.045") or 1.70mm (0.067") in flexographic label printing.

Availability in Malaysia

tesa® Softprint 52118 Steel Master TP is supplied in Malaysia by Fortis Industrial Sdn Bhd, the sole Malaysian distributor of tesa® tapes for the printing and packaging industry. To quote, send us article number 52118, your press, the plate thickness and the widths you run — we reply within one working day (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00 MYT) with stock position and pricing.

Use the form on this page, WhatsApp +60 12-353 8820 or call (603) 8073 2667.

tesa® product information disclaimer

tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.

Other hardness in this series

Same construction as tesa® Softprint 52118 Steel Master TP in the other foam hardness grades — pick by what you print.

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