a method for securing a mounting bar to a printing blanket by applying a strip of a hot melt adhesive tape along and adjacent an edge of the blanket , placing the mounting bar along the edge of the blanket upon the tape to form an assembly , and applying heat and pressure to the assembly for a sufficient time to melt the adhesive and securely attach the mounting bar to the blanket . the assembly may be cooled to more rapidly solidify the adhesive so that the assembly can be placed into service without waiting for a long adhesive curing time .