3M L1020 Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape is a 20 mil white foam flexographic mounting tape engineered for high-quality combination printing, featuring bubble-free mounting and clean plate removal.

Product Overview

3M L1020 Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape is a premium flexographic plate mounting solution designed for consistent, high-quality combination print applications. Manufactured with a differential acrylate adhesive system on each side of a compressible polyethylene foam carrier, this tape ensures secure plate adhesion while allowing clean and easy removal.

Engineered specifically for 20 mil applications, the L1020 features 3M’s advanced air release liner technology with a crosshatched pattern that creates micro-channels in the adhesive. This design allows trapped air to escape during mounting, resulting in smooth, bubble-free plate application and faster setup times.

Ideal for wide-web flexographic presses printing on film or paper substrates, this tape maintains tight caliper tolerance across production lots, supporting accurate print registration even during long, high-speed press runs. Its excellent resistance to edge lifting and tolerance to ink contamination help reduce downtime while protecting valuable photopolymer plates.

Popular FAQs

What type of printing is 3M L1020 best suited for?
This tape is optimized for standard combination printing, including process and solid print applications in flexographic presses.

Does this tape help prevent air bubbles during mounting?
Yes. The crosshatched air release liner creates micro-channels that allow trapped air to escape, enabling bubble-free mounting.

Is the tape reusable or easy to remove?
The plate-side adhesive is designed for clean and easy plate removal, helping reduce plate damage and operator fatigue.

Can it be used on both cylinders and sleeves?
Yes. The non-linered side adhesive is engineered for secure mounting to both flexographic cylinders and composite sleeves.

Key Features

Designed for high-quality standard combination flexographic printing
20 mil compressible polyethylene foam construction
Differential acrylate adhesive system for plate and cylinder sides
Advanced air release liner for bubble-free mounting
Excellent resistance to edge lifting during press runs
Tolerant to ink contamination for clean demounting
Supports tight print registration across manufacturing lots

Technical Specifications

Product Form: Roll
Adhesive Type: Differential Acrylate
Backing Material: Polyethylene Foam
Product Color: White
Application Thickness: 20 mil (0.5 mm)
Total Thickness Without Liner: 22 mil (0.56 mm)
Overall Length: 36 yd (32.98 m)
Available Widths: 18 in, 27 in, 36 in, 54 in
Primary Liner: Polycoated Polyester (4.5 mil / 0.11 mm)
Air Release Feature: Yes
Print Quality Series: 10 Series – Combination Printing

Additional Information

3M L1020 Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape is part of the trusted 3M Flexographic Plate Mounting Systems portfolio. It is commonly used in flexible packaging environments where repeatability, print clarity, and production efficiency are critical.

For applications requiring different foam thicknesses or print characteristics, alternative Cushion-Mount Plus series tapes may be available to match specific press and substrate requirements.

When print quality, mounting efficiency, and plate protection matter, 3M L1020 Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape delivers reliable performance run after run. Its engineered adhesive system and bubble-free mounting technology help maximize productivity while maintaining consistent flexographic results.

3M L1020 Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape | 20 mil 18" x 36yds