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How to run cohesives on flexo and gravure presses

Natural and synthetic latex cohesives on flexo and gravure. Last station, keep rolls wet, stay above pH 9. Call 800-249-0337.

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Plant-floor overview. Unlock below for the full converter checklist.

Flexo uses a raised rubber plate. Plates are molded rubber or photopolymer. Latex cohesives do not like natural rubber or long idle time. Run them unmodified when you can.

What's in this guide

  • Press types
  • Rolls and plates
  • Make-ready, idle, and pH
  • Overprint, drying, cleanup

Longer plant training (5–10 min)

Coming soon — downloadable deep-dive for the floor.

General plant guidance only — not a substitute for your process, SDS/TDS, or line trials. Call 800-249-0337 to match a grade.

Need an adhesive, an SDS, or a sample?

Call 800-249-0337 or email sales@cattieadhesives.com. Cattie Adhesives, Quakertown, PA.