3M participated at the just concluded Gulf Print & Pack 2013 by showcasing innovative flexographic solutions to the print and packaging markets.
WHERE To Print gathered in a chat with 3M Advanced Technology Application Engineer – Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division for Middle East – Mr. Mohammed Jamal Yousef, that innovative products such as 3M Cushion-Mount Plus Tape for Flexographic Mounting Systems was to enable users maximise print quality. According to Mr. Yousef, what makes the new product innovative the “new exclusive liner that prevents air entrapment by forming microchannels in the adhesive” thereby improving the consistency of print quality due to reduction of air bubbles that can cause ‘blemishes’ in screen and process jobs. It invariably also ensures durability and improvement of the life-span of flexo-presses.
Picture Above: Mr. Mohammed Jamal Yousef
Other innovative solutions showcased by 3M at the show include 3M Roller Wrap/Antislip Tapes, 3M Scotch-Weld Adhesives, 3M Primer 94, 3M Aluminium Foil Tape, 3M Vinyl or 3M Polyester Film Tape aside other accessories such as 3M Polygun LT Applicator, 3M Citrus base cleaner for roller cleaning and Scotch-Brite abrasive pads for cylinder maintenance.
3M also highlighted Splicing Tapes including the new line of Double Coated Tapes and Repulpable and Non- Repulpable Splicing Tapes for paper mills, converters, newspapers and web printers.