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Frequently asked
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FAQ from our flexo customers

We at tesa offer exceptional support for your flexo needs. We have specialists around the globe who will be happy to help you meet your flexo demands and challenges. Take a look at our FAQ or get in touch if you would like to know more.

Is tesa® Softprint or tesa® Twinlock the right solution for me?

At tesa, we focus on finding the right solution for everyone. That changes depending on your particular requirements. By offering a comprehensive range and exceptional support, including on-site consultations, you will uncover whether tesa® Twinlock, tesa® Softprint, or a combination of both, will give you the quality, efficiency, and sustainability improvements you need.  

Find out more about our assortment and take our quiz to see whether tesa® Softprint or tesa® Twinlock works best for you or book a consultation today.

How do I know which tesa® Softprint product to use?

The tesa® Softprint range is designed to give you the flexibility to meet every flexo need. You will find six hardness levels, two product designs (Classic and Flex), seven adhesives, and two different liners. To support you in making the right choice for you, we have specialist support on hand, including on-site consultations with our experts.  

Book your consultation here or try our online product advisor.

 

 

What are the benefits of tesa® Twinlock?

In a nutshell, tesa® Twinlock offers you more sustainable plate mounting and efficiency in the mounting department is increased. The self-adhesive, compressible sleeves are reusable, the plate is directly mounted on top, thus eliminating the need for tape. Not only does this cut direct waste, but reduces delivery emissions and storage needs. The mounting and demounting processes are also simplified, increasing efficiency. The sleeve includes a polyurethane (PU) foam layer to ensure consistent compressibility, ensuring exceptional quality even at high speeds.  
However, utilizing tesa® Twinlock sleeves does require to closely follow standard operating procedures and there is an inital investment needed.

Find out more about our assortment and take our quiz to see whether tesa® Softprint or tesa® Twinlock works best for you or book a consultation today.

 

What makes tesa unique?

In flexo, no one offers a range as comprehensive as tesa. You’ll find every plate mounting option you could possibly need, ensuring that you can find the one that is perfectly suited to your specific requirements. We also offer a broad range of process tapes to facilitate efficiency at flexo printers, and we have the supply chain in place to make sure that you have what you need, when you need it. You are also supported by an experienced global team. We are always seeking ways to evolve products and innovation to meet market demands, as well as offering on-site support to advise on the more effective solutions for you.

What is tesa doing to support greater sustainability?

tesa is committed to being a more sustainable company. 100% of the electricity we use now comes from renewable energy, and we have reduced energy-related CO₂ emissions by 27% since 2018. We are also working to support our partners in reaching their sustainability goals. This is done through reducing emissions, cutting energy and water use, working with more sustainable materials, and reducing waste. For example, tesa® Twinlock is a fully reusable mounting product that eliminates the need for tape, reducing waste as well as emissions from frequent deliveries. 

Learn more about sustainability @ tesa here.

 

Can tesa provide specific advice?

We have a team of flexo specialists around the globe, many of them have been working in the industry for decades and they are as passionate about flexo printing as you are. We continuously train our staff, for example in cooperation with the FTA. Our cooperation with printing machine, plate, and sleeve manufacturers ensures that we are always up-to-date with latest industry trends and requirements. 

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How do I contact tesa?

Our team will be happy to support you.  

Please get in touch here

 

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