Premium 20 mil double-coated orange foam plate mounting tape for flexographic printing with air release technology and easy plate removal capability
The 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1220 is a premium double-coated light density orange foam tape specifically engineered for flexographic printing applications. Measuring 18 inches wide by 36 yards long with a 20 mil thickness, this industrial-grade tape features differential acrylate adhesive technology designed to securely bond flexographic photopolymer plates to print sleeves or steel cylinders while preventing plate edge lifting during high-speed printing operations. The tape is constructed with polyethylene foam backing and polycoated polyester liners, providing exceptional performance in combination printing, process printing, and solid printing applications.
This specialized plate mounting tape is designed for easy and clean removal of printing plates even when ink contamination is present on the plate surface. The innovative air release feature with plate-side adhesive technology allows air to escape from between the tape and cylinder/sleeve and between the tape and plate, eliminating bubble formation for virtually bubble-free mounting. The cross-hatched L-Series liner creates unique microchannels in the adhesive that facilitate air flow throughout, resulting in faster setup times, smoother surfaces, and cleaner print quality with higher productivity. The orange foam color indicates light density foam suitable for lighter print applications.
Ideal for wide-web presses used in the flexible packaging industry, this tape provides excellent resistance to lifting on press and maintains tight contact with reduced edge lifting. The engineered acrylic adhesive formulation on the linered (plate) side is specifically designed for mounting photopolymer plates, while the non-linered (sleeve/cylinder) side adhesive is optimized for mounting to flexographic printing cylinders or sleeves, ensuring clean removal during demounting. With tight caliper tolerance specifications, this tape allows flexographic printers to use tape from different manufacturing lots while maintaining consistent print registration. For decades, 3M flexographic plate mounting tapes have been trusted in paper mills and printing plants worldwide to improve work quality and operational efficiency.
Key Features
- Double-coated light density orange foam tape with 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) thickness for optimal plate mounting
- Air release feature with cross-hatched L-Series liner creates microchannels for bubble-free mounting and faster setup
- Engineered differential acrylate adhesive technology for secure bonding while preventing plate edge lifting
- Easy and clean plate removal even with ink-contaminated surfaces, reducing worker fatigue and plate damage
- Ideal for combination printing, process printing, and halftone dot applications on wide-web flexographic presses
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Number | L1220 |
| Material Composition | Polyethylene Foam backing with differential acrylate adhesive |
| Thickness | 20 mil (0.508 mm) |
| Width | 18 inches (45.72 cm) |
| Length | 36 yards (32.981 meters) |
| Color | Orange (light density foam indicator) |
| Adhesive Type | Differential Acrylate |
| Backing Material | Polyethylene Foam |
| Primary Liner | Polycoated Polyester |
| Primary Liner Thickness | 4.5 mil (0.11 mm) |
| Application | Flexographic Plate Mounting |
| Print Quality | Combination Printing - Light (12 Series) |
| UPC Code | 00068060006660 |
| 3M ID | 7100319445 |
| Packaging | 1 Roll per Case |
| Brand | 3M Cushion-Mount™ |
| Industries | Paper, Print |
| Use Type | Industrial/Occupational use only |
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