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3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1520, Purple, 18 in x 36 yd, 20 mil, 1 Roll/Case
$874.82 / Roll
| SKU | 7100319366 |
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| Legacy SKU | 70007560041 |
| UPC | 00068060006417 |
| Product Number | L1520 |
3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1520 with easy mount adhesive is designed for mounting flexographic print plates to cylinders or sleeves. This purple foam plate mounting tape provides high quality medium combination print.
- .020 inch (0.51 mm) double coated foam tape has the air release feature with a plate side adhesive technology designed to remove with less force in the presence of ink contaminates on flexographic print plates
- Has a medium density foam that 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
- Print plates mounted on L1520 will have no air bubbles under the plate due to the air release feature designed into the tape
- Grooves in the adhesive are created by a cross-hatch pattern from the release liner
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| Thickness | 20 mil | 0.508 mm |
Shipping Dimensions |
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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 the 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1520 work for mounting plates?
The 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Tape L1520 is designed to provide excellent adhesion and a secure hold when mounting printing plates onto cylinders or sleeves.
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What makes the Purple color of this tape unique?
The Purple color coding on the tape helps with easy identification and selecting the correct thickness option - in this case, it's a 20 mil thickness level.
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Can this plate mounting tape be easily removed without leaving residue behind?
Yes, our cushion-mount technology ensures that the plate can be repositioned if necessary without leaving any sticky residue on your equipment.
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Is this product available in different sizes or dimensions?
This particular roll comes in an industry-standard size of 18 inches width by 36 yards length, providing ample coverage for most printing applications.
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; How many rolls are included per case when purchasing this product?
; Each case contains one roll of the 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1520.
3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1520 is a high-quality medium density foam tape designed for combination print. This tape is specifically engineered for mounting photopolymer plates to flexographic printing cylinders and sleeves. It is ideal for use in combination, process, and solid printing processes. The tape features an air release feature that allows for bubble-free mounting, ensuring a clean and smooth plate application.
One of the key advantages of 3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1520 is its excellent resistance to lifting on press. This means that the tape will securely hold the plate in place during printing, preventing any movement or shifting that could affect print quality. Additionally, the tape is tolerant to ink contaminates, making it easy to remove the plate without any residue or damage.
3M flexographic plate mounting tapes are highly engineered to provide very tight caliper tolerance. This allows printers to use tape from different manufacturing lots while maintaining tight print registration. The compressible foam used in the tape is designed to withstand long and high-speed print runs, ensuring consistent and reliable performance.
This cushion tape is specifically manufactured for 20 mil applications. It is constructed with engineered acrylic adhesives that provide strong and durable bonding. The adhesive on the linered (plate) side of the tape is designed for mounting photopolymer plates, ensuring a secure and reliable bond. The adhesive on the non-linered (sleeve/cylinder) side is designed for mounting to flexographic printing cylinders or sleeves, providing easy application and clean removal when demounting.
One of the unique features of 3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1520 is its air release liners. Unlike other mounting tapes that use pebbled or flat release liners, 3M air release liners have a crosshatched pattern. This pattern creates micro-channels in the adhesive, allowing entrapped air to escape. As a result, air bubbles disappear from between the tape and plate, as well as between the tape and sleeve or cylinder, ensuring virtually bubble-free mounting. This not only improves setup time but also enhances print quality and productivity by providing smoother surfaces and reducing edge lifting.
For decades, 3M products have been trusted by printing plants to improve the quality of their work and enhance efficiency. 3M Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1520 is just one example of how 3M continues to innovate and provide solutions that keep presses running smoothly and customers coming back for high-quality prints.
