Choosing the right adhesive for a plate mounting tape is not a one-size-fits-all decision. Press speed, substrate type, plate material, and make-ready workflow all influence which combination performs best. Lohmann's DuploFLEX system is built around exactly this logic — pairing foam carriers with application-specific adhesives to match the demands of each print environment. The latest addition to that system is the OVX 201 adhesive, soon available to wide-web flexible packaging printers across the Americas, developed to address the efficiency and print quality challenges specific to that segment.
The DuploFLEX product combination brings together foam construction and adhesive technology as configurable components, allowing printers to select the combination best suited to their application. The foam carrier determines how a plate responds to speed changes, impression pressure variation, and mechanical bounce — a foam that compresses inconsistently introduces dot gain fluctuation, solids mottling, and registration drift. The foams feature flexible polyethylene reinforcement on both sides of the core, creating a highly adaptive surface that cushions the plate while maintaining structural integrity.
This flexible layer distributes the forces generated during the printing process evenly across the foam structure, reducing localized stress while effectively dampening vibrations and preventing plate bounce. The result is enhanced plate stability, smoother running at high press speeds, and consistently high print quality, even during long or demanding print runs.
The OVX 201 adhesive is now introduced as a new option within this system, targeting the specific mounting and press-performance requirements of wide-web flexible packaging production.
What the OVX 201 Adhesive Adds to DuploFLEX for Wide-Web Packaging
The OVX 201 adhesive introduces three specific capabilities to the DuploFLEX combination. On the plate side, an advanced air-channel structure allows air to evacuate during plate mounting rather than becoming trapped — removing the bubble-clearing step that adds time to each make-ready cycle. The adhesive holds plate edges securely without requiring a primer or edge-reinforcement tape beforehand, eliminating two preparation steps and their associated consumable costs.
Despite this strong edge hold, the adhesive supports clean plate removal without damage. Together these properties give wide-web printers a faster mounting workflow and a wider operating window: the DuploFLEX foam's compression and recovery characteristics mean operators can adjust press speed and impression setting without needing to change to a different tape hardness.
Conclusion
The DuploFLEX system continues to expand to cover more demanding print environments, and the OVX 201 adhesive is its latest answer to the efficiency and quality pressures facing wide-web flexible packaging printers in the Americas.
By combining primer-free edge hold, bubble-free mounting, and a foam construction designed for a wide operating window, DuploFLEX with OVX 201 targets make-ready time, plate longevity, and print consistency within a single product combination.
To find out whether the OVX 201 adhesive is the right configuration for your press and substrate portfolio, contact the Lohmann Americas FLEXperts!
Or come find us at FORUM INFOFLEX at booth 520, Baird Center, Milwaukee!