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3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1720, Teal, 18 in x 25 yd (457 mm x 22.86 m), 20 mil (0.5 mm), 1 Roll/Case

  • 3M ID 7100044475
  • UPC 00051128991237

0.020 inch (0.51 mm) double coated medium firm density teal foam tape

Designed to be easily removed from ink contaminated flexographic print plates

Ideal for printing combinations of solids and process with halftone dots

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Details

Highlights
  • 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) double coated medium firm density teal foam tape
  • Designed to be easily removed from ink contaminated flexographic print plates
  • Ideal for printing combinations of solids and process with halftone dots
  • Securely bonds flexographic photopolymer plate to print sleeve or steel cylinder to prevent plate edge lifting during printing
  • Air release feature allows air to escape from between the tape and cylinder/sleeve and between tape and plate
  • Teal colour indicates medium firm density foam

The 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1720 with easy mount adhesive is designed for mounting flexographic print plates to cylinders or sleeves. This teal flexographic plate mounting sticky back foam tape provides high quality medium firm combination print.

The 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1720 removes with less force in the presence of ink contaminates on flexographic print plates. This 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) double coated medium firm density teal foam tape is ideal for printing combinations of solids and process with halftone dots and securely bonds the flexographic photopolymer plate to the print sleeve or steel cylinder to prevent plate edge lifting during printing. Notably, this flexographic plate mounting tape has excellent resistance to lifting on press and is tolerant to ink contaminates, allowing for easy and clean plate removal.

Suggested applications
  • For mounting photopolimeric plates to print cylinders or sleeves

Typical Properties

Adhesive Type

Differential Acrylate

Air Release

Yes

Application Thickness (Imperial)

20.0 mil

Application Thickness (Metric)

0.508 mm

Backing Material

Polyethylene Foam

Backing Thickness (Imperial)

20 Milli-inch (mil)

Backing Thickness (metric)

0.508 mm

Brands

Cushion-Mount™

Composite Sleeves

Yes

Industries

Print

Primary Liner

Polycoated Polyester

Primary Liner Thickness (Imperial)

4.5 Milli-inch (mil)

Primary Liner Thickness (Metric)

0.11 mm

Print Quality

Combination Printing - Medium Firm

Print Quality (Series)

17 Series

Product Colour

Teal

Product Form

Roll

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)

22 Milli-inch (mil)

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric)

0.5 mm

Overall Length (Imperial)

25 yd

Overall Length (Metric)

22.86 m

Overall Width (Imperial)

18 in

Overall Width (Metric)

457 mm