Today, 16 January 2014, is the 25th birthday of Whitmar publications! So let us continue with taking a look at our magazines from the past!
FlexoTech: January 2003
What’s new in backing tapes
Plate backing tapes play an important play an important role and will continue to do so, if quality flexo is to be maintained, the role of the tape is multi-functional and today can be considered to be one of the key components.
There are probably only four manufacturers of plate backing materials of any consequence. These names appear regularly associated with winning entries in print competitions for flexo, around the world.
Research and development has been arguably more active in plate backing materials than any other part of the process. Backing manufacturers have worked closely with sleeve, plate and printing press manufacturers to develop the very latest technically innovative plate backing materials. There are several groups today that are made of companies from the aforementioned as well as anilox and ink suppliers that work together to establish better practices. All working towards the objective of near perfection in flexography.
