3M Flexographic Plate Mounting Systems. Selection Guide. Balancing solids and dots for customer satisfaction

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1 M Flexographic Plate Mounting Systems Selection Guide 4 Balancing solids and dots for customer satisfaction

Wide choice of adhesives, foams, and thickness for

When solids and dots share the plate, a combination tape can properly balance the

When your customer requires solid ink and crisp lines, you ll want a firm, high

Solid Printing 400 Series Tapes: Solid 8 Series: Firm

quality that customers demand and expect.

positioning accuracy Easy, clean removal from plate and cylinder 5 0% HIGHLIGHT 0 4

flat or pebbled liners, E-Series liners are crosshatched.

thetapeandcylinderorsleevefor virtually bubble-free mounting.

productivity. Microscopic view of adhesive surface measured with interferometer 5.

00 40% MIDTONE REVERSE 5 Stays on with reduced edge-lifting Exclusive M plate-side

Saves the prep time, downtime, and labor of sealing plate edges.

2 Wide choice of adhesives, foams, and thickness for Forhalftoneworkwheredotgainisaconcern, a softer tape optimizes reproduction. When solids and dots share the plate, a combination tape can properly balance the result. When your customer requires solid ink and crisp lines, you ll want a firm, high density mounting tape. Solid Printing 400 Series Tapes: Solid 8 Series: Firm FromthewideMselection,youcanfindthe adhesives, foams, and thicknesses for the print quality that customers demand and expect. You ll also find choices to meet your handling requirements for: Mounting ease and positioning accuracy Easy, clean removal from plate and cylinder 5 0% HIGHLIGHT 0 4 E-Series Tapes with Easy Mount Adhesive On easy with reduced air entrapment Unlike flat or pebbled liners, E-Series liners are crosshatched. This imprints unique microchannels into the adhesive that allow air to flow throughout the adhesive. Air bubbles disappear from between the tape and plate, and between thetapeandcylinderorsleevefor virtually bubble-free mounting. Setup is faster with smoother surfaces for cleaner print quality and higher productivity. Microscopic view of adhesive surface measured with interferometer 5. Easy Mount Adhesive % MIDTONE REVERSE 5 Stays on with reduced edge-lifting Exclusive M plate-side adhesive maintains tight contact. Saves the prep time, downtime, and labor of sealing plate edges. Peels off easily to reduce plate damage Peels off so easily you can virtually eliminate plate back treatment. You re lesslikelytodamageplates,soyousave time, labor, and money. Bubble-free print quality Prevent blemishes in screen and process printing Help assure proper registration 5. Pebbled Liner 5. Flat Liner % SOLID Uniform coverage of solids when halftone dot reproduction is not critical. When plate contains mostly solidsina combination of solid and halftone images. 6 7 EH-Series Adhesive to hold the edge on small diameter cylinders 447DL 4DL, 4DL 4DL, 44DL E85, E85H, 85M E80, E80H, 80M M EH-Series Tapes combine the air-release of M E-Series Tapes with higher plate side adhesion to resist edge lifting on cylinder diameters as small as ". E840, E840H E860, E860H 9

3 the results your customers demand Process Printing Combination Printing 7 Series: Medium Firm 5 Series: Medium Series: Medium Soft 0 Series: Standard Series: Light 9 Series: Light Medium Series: Process When plate contains slightly more solids in a combination of solid and halftone images. For high speed printing with fine type reverses and expanded color gamut. When solid and halftone areas are equally important. For high speed printing of combination work when halftone areas exceed solid. Improved tone reproduction at high speed when process and halftone images predominate. Low density maximizes dot reproduction for high speed process and screen printing. Low density maximizes dot reproduction for high quality process work and screen printing. E75, E75H E55, E55H E50, E50H E05, E05H, 05, 05M E5, E5H E0, E0H E95, E95H, E95S, E95HS 95M E5, E5H E70, E70H, 70M E5, E5H, 5 E00, E00H, 00, 00M, 00R E040, E040H, 040 E0, E0H E90, E90H, E90S, E90HS, 90M, 90S E0, E0H, 0, 0K E060, E060H, 060 DL - Double Liner E - Air Release Standard Plate Side Adhesion EH - Air Release High Plate Side Adhesion K - High Sleeve Side Adhesion for Composite Sleeves M - Modified Plate Side Adhesion R - For Rubber Plates S - High Sleeve Side Adhesion for Urethane Sleeves Additional calipers available for specialized needs.

Plate Edge Sealing M Scotch-Weld Hot Melt Bonding Systems EasilyapplyM Scotch-Weld HotMelt Adhesives

and solvent penetration that can cause edge lifting.

Accessories Hot Melt Applicator lb/hr dia. x length (keyed below) 4 LT 0.0 oz.

Description 99 Hole Spreader (/4" hole span) 996 Hole Spreader 99.090" Fluted Tip 99.

070" Tapered Aluminum Extension 5 99 99 9940 975 54 55 56 9785 996 99 Ageneral purpose tip (99) is

Increase capacity and ease of operation with Quadrack Converter and Palm Trigger.

Product Information Delivery Peel Shear Open M Scotch-Weld Time (sec) Heat Strength Strength Time Hot

Sizes Cartridge ( F/ C) 7 F ( C) 7 F ( C) (sec) () Low Melt Technology: Applied 50 70 F (7 C) 76LM*

Amber general purpose 5 8" x " 776LM Bonds variety of materials 5 8" x 8" 47 40/60 9 600 40 Tan 79LM*

4 Plate Edge Sealing M Scotch-Weld Hot Melt Bonding Systems EasilyapplyM Scotch-Weld HotMelt Adhesives 76LM, 776LM, 79LM, or 798LMwithaM Scotch-Weld Hot Melt Applicator LT to seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that can cause edge lifting. 47 LT LT with Quadrack Converter Adhesive Size M Scotch-Weld Weight Output Temperature Accessories Hot Melt Applicator lb/hr dia. x length (keyed below) 4 LT 0.0 oz F (9 C) 5/8 x " 4 50 LT with Quadrack.8 oz F (9 C) 5/8 x 8" Converter Tip No. Description 99 Hole Spreader (/4" hole span) 996 Hole Spreader " Fluted Tip 99.06" Fluted Tip " Fluted Tip 975 Mini Extension Tip.07" Opening " Tapered Aluminum Extension Ageneral purpose tip (99) is supplied with eachm Scotch-Weld Applicator. Optional tips are available to increase productivity. Increase capacity and ease of operation with Quadrack Converter and Palm Trigger. Heavy-Duty Benchstand for added convenience. Product Information Delivery Peel Shear Open M Scotch-Weld Time (sec) Heat Strength Strength Time Hot Melt Adhesives Features for '' x '' Resistance PIW () PSI () /8'' Bead (Color) Application Ideas Sizes Cartridge ( F/ C) 7 F ( C) 7 F ( C) (sec) () Low Melt Technology: Applied F (7 C) 76LM* Economical, fast setting 5 8" x 8" 45 0/ Lt. Amber general purpose 5 8" x " 776LM Bonds variety of materials 5 8" x 8" 47 40/ Tan 79LM* Clear, multi-purpose 5 8" x 8" 57 40/ Clear 5 8" x " 798LM Gummy glue removable 5 8" x " N/A 0/49 N/A N/A 0 Clear adhesive 6 *Alsoavailableinbulk. ()Oncanvas()OnDouglasFir()/8"semicircularbead,DouglasFirtoDouglasFir. Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Plate Edge Sealing (continued) Multiple options with M Single Coated Tapes M AluminumFoilTape45,M Vinyl Tape47,orM PolyesterFilmTape850 are pressure sensitive adhesive

57 58 Product Information Other Mounting Essentials M Cylinder Mount Build-Up Tape 640 ForusewithanyM flexographic tape to add 0.040" thickness.

Tosealplateedgesagainstinkandsolventpenetrationthatcanweakenmountingtapestrength,M AluminumFoilTape45(left)andM VinylTape47(right)applyeasily,bondingoncontactand

Product/ Tape Backing Total Adhesion Tensile Elongation Temperature Comments Color Structure Thickness Thickness to Steel Strength at Break Range (Backing/Adhesive) (mm)

) 47 (5) 0 (55) 8-65 to 00 F Most versatile aluminum (-54 to 49 C),,, 4 tape. Premium Performance Vinyl Tape 47/Various Vinyl/Rubber 4. (0.

General Industrial Tapes 850/Transparent Polyester/Acrylic 0.9 (0.0).9 (0.05) 0 () 8 (49) 0-60 to 00 F Splicing, holding, sealing, (-50 to 50 C) highly transparent.

850/Silver/Gold Metallic Polyester/ 0.9 (0.0).9 (0.05) 4 (46) 8 (49) 0-60 to 00 F Splicing, holding, decorating, Acrylic (-50 to 50 C) color-coding, sealing.

5 Plate Edge Sealing (continued) Multiple options with M Single Coated Tapes M AluminumFoilTape45,M Vinyl Tape47,orM PolyesterFilmTape850 are pressure sensitive adhesive tapes that bond on contact to seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that can cause edge lifting Product Information Other Mounting Essentials M Cylinder Mount Build-Up Tape 640 ForusewithanyM flexographic tape to add 0.040" thickness. Facilitates use of thinner printing plates. Tosealplateedgesagainstinkandsolventpenetrationthatcanweakenmountingtapestrength,M AluminumFoilTape45(left)andM VinylTape47(right)applyeasily,bondingoncontactand conforming over the plate edge. Product/ Tape Backing Total Adhesion Tensile Elongation Temperature Comments Color Structure Thickness Thickness to Steel Strength at Break Range (Backing/Adhesive) (mm) (mm) oz./in. lbs./in. % F ( C) (N/00 mm) (N/00 mm) ASTM Test Method: D-65 D-65 D-0 D-759 D-759 Premium Performance Aluminum Foil Tape 45 Aluminum/Acrylic.8 (0.07) 4.6 (0.) 47 (5) 0 (55) 8-65 to 00 F Most versatile aluminum (-54 to 49 C),,, 4 tape. Premium Performance Vinyl Tape 47/Various Vinyl/Rubber 4. (0.0) 5. (0.) (5) 6 (80) 0 40 to 70 F Conformable and clean removal. Colors (4 to 77 C) Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Transparent, White, Yellow. General Industrial Tapes 850/Transparent Polyester/Acrylic 0.9 (0.0).9 (0.05) 0 () 8 (49) 0-60 to 00 F Splicing, holding, sealing, (-50 to 50 C) highly transparent. 850/White/Red/Blk Polyester/Acrylic 0.9 (0.0).9 (0.05) 0 () 8 (49) 0-60 to 00 F Splicing, holding, decorating, (-50 to 50 C) color-coding, sealing. 850/Silver/Gold Metallic Polyester/ 0.9 (0.0).9 (0.05) 4 (46) 8 (49) 0-60 to 00 F Splicing, holding, decorating, Acrylic (-50 to 50 C) color-coding, sealing. Can be qualified to L-T-80B,MIL-T-97B II Meets U.L., Class L File R 7 F.A.R.5.85 (a) 4 Meets U.L.746C File E798 Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. 59 Scotch Magic Tape 80 Secures proofing papertoa proofer/ mounter with good adhesion but simple removal from the proofing cylinder M Primer 94 Helpsholdtheleadingand trailing edges of the plate to prevent edge lifting. M Hand Roller 90 Forvirtuallyair-free mounting,helpsairbleedthroughandoutofthe adhesivemicrochannelsinm Flexographic Plate Mounting Tapes 6 7

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