The product was developed to provide the printing industry with a more process-safe and sustainable adhesive solution.
As a substructure during the printing process, plate mounting tapes make a significant contribution to the quality of the print through reliability and dampening properties.
Lohmann says that DuploFLEX 5 GRIP’s unique adhesive formulation provides excellent adhesion to the sleeve side and, with 50% less solvent use during the coating process, is more sustainable than a classic plate mounting tape.
Here, GRIP refers to a product structure rather than a specific product. DuploFLEX 5 GRIP combines the viscoelastic properties of a polymer foam with a specially-developed, solvent-free pure acrylic adhesive said to be suitable for easy mounting and demounting. The composite structure is described as ensuring excellent print quality and prevents edge lifting and plate damage during demounting.
"Due to its customizability, i.e. the possibility to adjust the adhesive force between the tape and the plate to customer specifications, the tape offers a considerable customer advantage," says Thomas Holzer, market manager, graphics, at Lohmann.
"The solvent-free adhesive and 100% recyclable packaging are part of our corporate strategy for sustainability," said Peter Nissing, head of market management, graphics, at Lohmann.
The increased reusability of the adhesive tape is an important argument in the discussion about resource conservation and responsible use of raw materials, he adds. The improved GRIP adhesive package is also characterised by its low sensitivity to temperature and humidity fluctuations, he added.
The new Lohmann adhesive solution was presented for the first time at Print4All in Milan in May.
