Platen Tape not coming off...

[Orion]

I have never had a problem getting the application tape off of my "blue team" platens, but other brand rubber top platens have caused major problems. If you can get a "low tack" grade tape it is more forgiving when it comes to changing.

[numbercruncher]

Don't know if terminology for adhesives has changed, but when doing decals for helmets adhesives a whiles back they were once graded on tack, bond and shear(sp?). If this is still true the issue appears to be more related to the bonding attributes of the adhesive...of course to make matters easier there is always chemical interactions (as simple as the temperature of your platens) to consider that may play a roll. I.e., if heating the pallet does help remove the offending material it may well be that when it cools so does the bond.

[Gilligan]

Our problem with tape (not completely regarding in use with pallets), is shredding.  This happens off the roll even.  So that is probably related to the paper/backing.

[screenxpress]

Our problem with tape (not completely regarding in use with pallets), is shredding.  This happens off the roll even.  So that is probably related to the paper/backing.

Now, THAT, I have seen.  But attributed it to my very slow use and the original roll's been around about 7 years.

[TTSW]

My first ever post....

On my Vastex, I HATED putting platen tape on it. I went with the common advice of flashing and removing. Well, THAT didn't help. I would spend hours rubbing it off to point of blisters on my thumbs.

What I have found is that on rubber top platens, at least Vastex rubber tops, you want the tape to be cool. I will let it cool overnight. Come in in the morning and it peels right off!

[screenxpress]

Well, let me be the first to say...........

It's about time!! lol. 

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