PMI #560 RED Screen Printers Tape 3 Inch | Made in USA | UV-Cured Adhesive Production Tape
PMI Tape
The PMI #560 RED Screen Printers Tape β 3″ Γ 60yd is PMI’s newest screen-printer tape β Made in the USA with a proprietary UV-cured adhesive on a red BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film backing. The soft adhesive is engineered to flow deeply into the mesh weave for higher adhesion applications (16 oz/in) while leaving no residue on removal for reclaim. Per PMI’s technical data sheet, the #560 RED is “compatible with all emulsion and ink types” β a true universal screen tape. This page is the 3″ width, 60-yard roll, sold as single rolls or full cases of 24 rolls per case. SKU PMI3560.
Price range: $12.99 through $8,244.00
Description
PMI #560 RED Screen Printers Tape β 3″ Γ 60yd
The PMI #560 RED Tape is PMI Tape’s newest product β Made in the USA at PMI’s Noblesville, IN facility β and it represents a real breakthrough in screen-printer tape technology. PMI engineered a brand-new proprietary UV-cured adhesive on a red BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film backing. The soft adhesive is designed to flow deeply into the mesh weave for superior sealing in applications where higher adhesion is required, yet still leaves no residue on removal for reclaim. The result is the first PMI tape engineered as a true universal solution: one tape that works consistently across all ink types, all emulsion systems, all humidity levels, and all shop temperatures.
UV-Cured Adhesive
BOPP Red Film
16 oz/in Adhesion
3″ width
Watch how the new UV-cured adhesive behaves β how it flows into the mesh, how cleanly it peels, and how it performs in real screen-room conditions:
Why the 3″ Width?
The 3″ PMI #560 RED is the workhorse of the line and the size that production shops burn through fastest. One strip of 3″ tape covers the inside of a standard aluminum or roller frame channel AND extends a clean inch onto the mesh edge β in one pass, no second strip needed. If your shop is running 20Γ24 or 23Γ31 frames as your standard production size (which is most textile and graphic shops in North America), the 3″ #560 RED is the right primary width to stock.
What Makes the PMI #560 RED’s Adhesive Different
This is the part that matters: the #560 RED is not the same construction as PMI’s 451 Split or 451FA Full Adhesive tapes with a red pigment swapped in. PMI engineered a completely new adhesive system for this product β a proprietary UV-cured adhesive on a red BOPP film backing, with adhesion measured at 16 oz/in and tensile strength at 24.94 oz/in. Per the PMI Technical Data Sheet, “PMI RED Tape has a soft adhesive which is designed to flow well into the mesh. This allows the tape to work well in applications where a higher adhesion is required. This soft adhesive is also designed to leave no residue when removed for reclaim.” Here’s what that delivers:
One Tape, All Conditions β The Universal Positioning
PMI Tape’s positioning for the #560 RED is direct: this is engineered to be the only screen tape you need to stock. Here are the four variables that historically force shops to stock multiple tapes, and how the #560 RED handles each:
| Variable | Why It Usually Forces a Tape Swap | How the #560 RED Handles It |
|---|---|---|
| Ink Type | Plastisol is forgiving on tape; water-based and discharge soak into traditional adhesives; UV inks can degrade certain adhesives during cure cycles; HSA chemistry attacks rubber-based adhesives | New adhesive resists water absorption AND UV ink chemistry AND solvent attack. One tape works for plastisol, water-based, discharge, HSA, and UV inks with no performance trade-off |
| Emulsion Type | Some tape adhesives lift photopolymer stencils on removal; others leave residue on diazo or dual-cure stencils; capillary film is especially delicate | Releases cleanly from PVA-SBQ photopolymer, diazo, dual-cure, and capillary film without lifting stencil pieces |
| Humidity | Traditional adhesives soften and slip in high summer humidity; get brittle and lose tack in dry winter conditions. Many shops swap tapes seasonally | Formulated for consistent performance across both humidity extremes β stays pliable in dry conditions, resists moisture absorption in humid conditions |
| Shop Temperature | Traditional pressure-sensitive adhesives have a narrow optimal temperature range. Cold morning startups slow the initial tack; hot afternoon production runs near dryers and flash units soften the bond | Adhesive maintains consistent bond strength across the typical shop temperature range β from cool 60Β°F startups to hot 95Β°F production afternoons |
Why Red? The Color-Coded Workflow Bonus
Beyond the new adhesive technology, the bold red color gives you a secondary benefit: visual differentiation in the screen room. PMI’s standard tape colors (white, blue-stripe split, clear quick rip) all look similar across a screen rack. The #560 RED’s color enables color-coded workflows:
The Full PMI Screen Printer Tape Line β Which Tape for Which Job
PMI Tape (Advanced Screen Technologies, Inc.) makes a complete family of tapes engineered specifically for screen printing. Each tape has a specific application in the screen room. Here’s the full lineup:
| PMI Tape | What It’s For | Key Benefits | Widths & Product Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| β
PMI #560 RED Tape NEW | Universal screen tape β engineered for all inks, emulsions, humidity, and temperatures. Same construction across all widths. | NEW proprietary UV-cured adhesive wets deeply into mesh for superior seal yet peels clean. Bold red color enables color-coded workflows. Inventory simplification opportunity. | 2″: View β 3″: You are here 4″: View β |
| PMI 451 Split Tape | Masking the inside of frame channels β aluminum, wood, and roller frames where the channel/well requires a defined non-adhesive zone | Patented dual-zone construction: blue non-adhesive stripe sits against the frame channel, clear adhesive stripe bonds to mesh. One-pull clean removal, no solvents needed | 2″: View β 3″: View β 4″: View β |
| PMI 451FA Full Adhesive Tape | Taping further into the screen, print-side blockout work, masking wood frames β where full-width adhesion is preferred over the split-zone design | Same backing and adhesive as PMI 451 Split, but full-width adhesive (no blue stripe). Maximum coverage and bond strength when you don’t need the non-adhesive zone | 2″, 3″, 4″ (60yd rolls) View 451FA β |
| PMI 321 Blockout Tape (White) | Blocking out open mesh areas, sealing pinholes, masking off registration marks, covering large areas not covered by emulsion | Fully adhesive, hand-tearable white vinyl. Strong tack for full mesh coverage. 110-yard rolls β longest in the PMI line. Residue-free removal | 2″: View β 3″: View β |
| PMI 260 Quick Rip (No Blue Liner) | Print-side blockout, covering pinholes, masking registration marks, fast snap-tear application on the print side of the screen | Fully clear, 100% adhesive, hand-tearable. Print directly on the tape for color registration tests. Linerless β fastest application of any PMI tape | 2″ (60yd roll) View Quick Rip 260 β |
| PMI #918 Registration Tape | Multi-color registration setup β print on the tape, wipe off, realign, reprint until colors register correctly | 16″ wide clear polyethylene with removable adhesive. Saves shirts during multi-color job setup. Ink wipes off cleanly so you can reuse the same tape multiple times during registration | 16″ Γ 200′ roll View Registration Tape β |
| PMI Tape Dispenser | Heavy-duty steel tape dispenser for all PMI screen-printer tapes up to 4″ wide rolls β including the new #560 RED | Elevated cutting edge for clean tears, weighted base, mountable, tool-free roll replacement | Holds rolls up to 4″ wide View Dispenser β |
| PMI PalletGel Adhesive Sheets | Replaces both spray adhesive AND pallet tape on the press β double-sided gel sheet holds garments without spray fumes | 15.5″Γ21″ gel sheet rated for 100,000 impressions. Built-in green-to-yellow heat indicator at 120Β°F. Cleans with water and a scrub pad. Made in USA by PMI since 1990 | 15.5″Γ21″ sheet View PalletGel β |
How to Apply the PMI #560 RED Tape Like a Pro
The application process is similar to any PMI screen-printer tape, but step 4 (smoothing down) is more important than ever with the new adhesive β firm pressure is what activates the deep mesh wet-out that gives the #560 RED its universal performance:
Questions about which width to start with? Want to consolidate your current tape inventory? Got questions about the new UV-cured adhesive technology? Chat with us β we’ll help you switch to the #560 RED the right way.
Technical Specifications
Product Identification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | PMI #560 RED Screen Printers Tape β 3″ Γ 60yd |
| SKU | PMI3560 |
| Width | 3″ |
| Roll Length | 60 yards (180 ft) |
| Rolls Per Case | 24 rolls/case |
| Case Dimensions & Weight | 9″ Γ 15″ Γ 14″ Β· 15 lbs per case |
| Manufacturer | PMI Tape (Advanced Screen Technologies, Inc.) |
| Distributor | River City Supply (San Antonio, TX) β distributing PMI tape since 2008 |
| Status | NEW from PMI β latest addition to the PMI screen printing tape family with all-new UV-cured adhesive technology |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 case (cases sold whole) |
| Lead Time | Stock product at PMI β short lead times |
| Country of Origin | πΊπΈ Made in the USA β Noblesville, IN |
| Technical Data Sheet | Download PMI #560 RED Tape TDS (PDF) β |
| Safety Data Sheet | Download PMI #560 RED Tape SDS (PDF) β |
| Manufacturer Videos | Video 1 Β· Video 2 Β· pmitape.com/redtape |
Material & Construction (from PMI Technical Data Sheet)
| Component / Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Backing Material | Red BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) Film β dimensionally stable, tears cleanly, won’t stretch under tension during application |
| Adhesive Type | Proprietary UV-Cured Adhesive β soft formulation designed to flow into mesh for higher adhesion applications; leaves no residue on removal for reclaim |
| Total Product Thickness | 2.8 mil |
| Adhesive Thickness | 0.8 mil |
| Backing Thickness | 2.0 mil |
| Adhesion | 16 oz/in β substantially higher than standard pressure-sensitive screen tape |
| Tensile Strength | 24.94 oz/in |
| Adhesive Coverage | Full width (continuous adhesive across the entire tape width) |
| Liner | Linerless construction (no release paper) |
| Tear Properties | Hand-tearable when started with a fingernail or razor; tears cleanly without shredding |
| Removal | Residue-free clean removal; no solvent required; emulsion-safe across all common stencil types |
| Country of Origin | πΊπΈ Made in the USA β manufactured by PMI Tape (Advanced Screen Technologies, Inc.) in Noblesville, IN |
Ink & Solvent Compatibility
| Compatible With | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plastisol inks | β Excellent | Full bond strength through long automatic press runs; clean removal |
| Water-based & discharge inks | β Excellent | New adhesive resists water absorption β maintains seal against water-based and discharge formulas without lifting |
| HSA (high solid acrylic) inks | β Excellent | Holds up to HSA ink chemistry and the heat from associated curing |
| UV inks | β Excellent | Adhesive resists UV ink chemistry; tape removes cleanly after UV cure cycles |
| Cured emulsion / stencil | β Excellent | Emulsion-safe across PVA-SBQ photopolymer, diazo, dual-cure, and capillary film |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
PMI Tape’s official documentation linked above covers all the construction specs, adhesion data, material details, and safety information. Questions? The fastest way to reach us is Tidio chat (the widget on this page), or email [email protected].
- PMI #560 RED Tape 2″ Γ 60yd β
- PMI #560 RED Tape 4″ Γ 60yd β
- PMI 451 Split Tape 2″ β
- PMI 451 Split Tape 3″ β
- PMI 451 Split Tape 4″ β
- PMI 451FA Full Adhesive Tape β
- PMI 321 Blockout Tape 2″ β
- PMI 321 Blockout Tape 3″ β
- PMI 260 Quick Rip Tape 2″ β
- PMI #918 Registration Tape β
- PMI Tape Dispenser β
- PMI PalletGel Adhesive Sheets β
- π PMI #560 RED Tape Technical Data Sheet (PDF) β
- β οΈ PMI #560 RED Tape Safety Data Sheet (PDF) β
- βΊ PMI #560 RED Demonstration Video 1 (YouTube) β
- βΊ PMI #560 RED Demonstration Video 2 (YouTube) β
- PMI Tape Manufacturer Product Page (pmitape.com/redtape) β
- All Screen Printing Tapes β
- All Screen Printing Emulsions β
- All Brands We Distribute β
- Emulsion Troubleshooting Guide β
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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