Professional 0.020 inch white foam plate mounting tape with differential acrylate adhesive for flexographic printing. Features air release technology for bubble-free mounting, 18 in x 36 yd roll, easy plate removal, and excellent ink contamination resistance.
The 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1020 is a professional-grade white foam tape specifically engineered for flexographic printing applications. This double-coated tape features a 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) standard density white foam carrier with differential acrylate adhesive on both sides, protected by a release liner. The tape is designed to securely bond flexographic photopolymer plates to print sleeves or steel cylinders while preventing plate edge lifting during high-speed printing operations. The innovative air release feature utilizes a unique cross-hatch pattern from the release liner that creates micro-channels in the adhesive, allowing entrapped air to escape for virtually bubble-free mounting.
This plate mounting tape is ideal for printing combinations of solids and process with halftone dots, providing exceptional resistance to ink contamination and allowing for easy, clean plate removal without adhesive residue. The engineered acrylic adhesive system is specifically formulated with different adhesive properties on each side: the lined (plate) side is optimized for mounting photopolymer plates with easy removal to reduce worker fatigue and plate damage, while the non-lined (sleeve/cylinder) side is designed for secure mounting to flexographic printing cylinders or sleeves with clean demounting capability.
Measuring 18 inches wide by 36 yards long with a 20 mil thickness, this industrial-grade tape comes in a single roll per case and is manufactured to very tight caliper tolerances to ensure consistent print registration across multiple manufacturing lots. The compressible foam backing withstands long and high-speed print runs, making it an essential component for modern printing plants seeking to improve output quality and operational efficiency. With a 24-month shelf life and white foam color indicating standard, medium-density construction, this tape represents decades of 3M innovation in printing technology.
Key Features
- 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) double-coated standard density white foam tape for professional flexographic plate mounting
- Differential acrylate adhesive system with specialized formulation on each side for optimal plate and cylinder mounting
- Air release feature with cross-hatch pattern creates micro-channels for virtually bubble-free mounting and setup
- Designed for easy removal from ink-contaminated print plates without adhesive residue or worker fatigue
- Ideal for combination printing of solids and process with halftone dots on flexographic presses
- Securely bonds flexographic photopolymer plates to print sleeves or steel cylinders preventing edge lifting
- Tight caliper tolerance ensures consistent print registration across multiple manufacturing lots
- Compressible foam backing withstands long and high-speed print runs for extended productivity
- Clean removal from sleeve or steel print cylinder without damage or residue
- 24-month shelf life with industrial-grade construction for professional printing environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Number | L1020 |
| 3M ID | 7100319444 |
| UPC Code | 00068060006301 |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 18 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 457 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.981 m |
| Application Thickness (Imperial) | 20 mil |
| Application Thickness (Metric) | 0.5 mm |
| Overall Thickness (Imperial) | 20 mil |
| Overall Thickness (Metric) | 0.508 mm |
| Product Color | White |
| Backing Material | Polyethylene Foam |
| Adhesive Type | Differential Acrylate |
| Primary Liner | Polycoated Polyester |
| Primary Liner Thickness (Imperial) | 4.5 mil |
| Primary Liner Thickness (Metric) | 0.11 mm |
| Brand | Cushion-Mount™ |
| Application | Flexographic Plate Mounting |
| Print Quality | Combination Printing - Standard |
| Print Quality Series | 10 Series |
| Clean Removal | Yes |
| Industries | Paper, Print |
| Shelf Life | 24 Month |
| Packaging | 1 Roll/Case |
| Double Coated | Yes |
| Foam Density | Standard, Medium Density |
| Air Release Feature | Yes - Cross-hatch Pattern |
| Intended Use | Industrial/Occupational Use Only |
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