Gent, Belgium ­– Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) will exhibit three cushion mounting tapes from its R/bak^® SA 3000 product family at the Drupa Show in Dusseldorf, Germany, May 29 - June 11, 2008 (Hall 4, Stand 4E60).

The R/bak SA 3000 series now includes three levels of compressibility to accommodate the full range of flexographic printing applications - from process work, to combination jobs, as well as line and solid work. These tapes offer consistent print results, higher print quality and easier handling.

• R/bak SA 3100 – Soft - 15 and 20 mil for combination jobs with demanding halftone process and fine screen work.
• R/bak SA 3300 – Medium - 15 and 20 mil general purpose for combination jobs with screen, line and solid work.
• R/bak SA 3500 – Firm - 15 and 20 mil for combination jobs with bold lines and solids with darker screens.

R/bak Cushion Mounting Materials contribute to improved operating performance through faster startups, higher line speeds; fewer press adjustments and less damage while providing award-winning print results. Rogers’ open cell polyurethane mounting tapes provide the cushioning needed to absorb shock better and provide lower overall cost for flexographic printing operations.

“What I like most about the new generation of the R/bak SA 3000 products is the enhanced release properties that allow for easier and cleaner release from both the plate and sleeve side, with virtually no residual tape left on either surface,” said Paul Wendt, Press Supervisor, AMPAC. “As a premier printer of pharmaceutical packaging, we are proud to endorse the new generation of Rogers’ R/bak SA 3000 Tapes for their improved handling properties as well as their superior overall performance in today’s high tech printing environment.”

Rogers’ R/bak materials offer a broad range of cushion-mounting products for flexographic printing and are available worldwide through an extensive network of knowledgeable distributors.