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3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1520H, Purple, 18 in x 36 yd, 20 mil, 1 Roll/Case
$833.36 / Roll
| SKU | 7100314499 |
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| Legacy SKU | 70007559514 |
| UPC | 00068060005618 |
| Product Number | E1520H |
3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1520Hwith easy mount adhesive is designed for mounting flexographic print plates to cylinders or sleeves. This purple foam mounting tape provides high quality medium combination print.
- 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) double coated foam tape has the air release feature
- Plate side adhesive technology designed to resist edge lifting on flexographic print plates
- Medium density foam is ideal for printing combinations of solids and process with halftone dots
- Purple foam color indicates the medium density foam
- Securely bonds the flexographic photopolymer plate to the print sleeve or steel cylinder to prevent plate edge lifting during printing
- Higher plate side adhesion for challenging print conditions that use thick plates or small print sleeves
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| Weight | 14.817 lb |
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| Length | 19.3748 in |
| Width | 8.3748 in |
| Height | 8.75 in |
| Color | Purple |
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PRODUCT FAQ
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How does 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1520H benefit my printing process?
The E1520H tape provides excellent cushioning and resilience, helping to improve print quality and reduce press bounce for better registration.
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Can I reuse the 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1520H after removing it from a plate?
While the tape is designed for one-time use per job, you may find some applications where limited reusability is possible depending on the condition of the tape.
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Is the purple color of this mounting tape significant or purely aesthetic?
The purple color helps with visual alignment during application but also indicates that this specific version is optimized for high-definition flexographic printing.
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Will using this thick 20 mil mounting tape affect my plate thickness consistency across multiple print runs?
The precise construction of our 20 mil product ensures consistent compressibility, maintaining accurate plate-to-plate impression transfer run after run.
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What surface types is 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ E1520H compatible with for plate mounting applications?
This type of cushion-mount foam bonding adhesive works effectively on a variety of surfaces in flexographic printing such as polyester plates, photopolymer plates, and metal cylinders ensuring excellent adhesion performance.
3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1520H is a high-quality purple foam tape designed for medium combination print. It features an air release feature that allows for bubble-free mounting, ensuring a clean and smooth plate removal.
Recommended Applications- Mounting photopolymer plates to flexographic printing cylinders and sleeves
- Used in combination, process, and solid printing processes
- On wide-web presses to print film or paper for the flexible packaging industry
3M flexographic plate mounting tapes are engineered to provide tight caliper tolerance, allowing printers to use tape from different manufacturing lots while maintaining tight print registration. The compressible foam can withstand long and high-speed print runs.
This cushion tape is specifically manufactured for 20 mil applications and is constructed with engineered acrylic adhesives. The adhesive on the linered (plate) side of the tape is designed for mounting photopolymer plates, while the adhesive on the non-linered (sleeve/cylinder) side is designed for mounting to flexographic printing cylinders or sleeves. This ensures easy application during mounting and clean removal when demounting.
Easy Application with Reduced Air Entrapment
3M air release liners feature a crosshatched pattern, unlike other mounting tapes that use a pebbled or flat release liner. The embossed crosshatched pattern creates unique micro-channels in the easy mount adhesive, allowing entrapped air to escape. This results in virtually bubble-free mounting, as air bubbles disappear between the tape and plate, as well as between the tape and sleeve or cylinder. The smoother surfaces provided by this tape lead to faster setup, cleaner print quality, and higher productivity. Additionally, the adhesive maintains tight contact with reduced edge lifting.
Keep the Presses Running and Customers Coming Back
For decades, 3M products have been trusted in printing plants to improve the quality of work and enhance efficiency. With 3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1520H, printers can achieve bubble-free mounting, clean plate removal, and maintain tight print registration, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.