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Reduce downtime. Improve consistency. Print with confidence.
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Expertise that strengthens every step of your flexographic process.
From plate mounting to press operation, 3M innovative solutions and technical support help you achieve consistent print quality, reduce downtime and keep every run performing at its best.
3M innovations like air-release micro-channels, easy-remove adhesives, and contaminant-resistant materials are designed to help you achieve smoother mounting, fewer remounts, and consistent, high-quality results.
- Faster mounting and smoother changeovers
- Fewer remounts and reduced waste
- Consistent print quality, even in changing environments
- Lower total operating cost
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Find the right flexographic tape for your needs
Compare mounting tape options and choose the right solution for your application.
Sustainability in flexographic printing
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Efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand. 3M helps you minimize waste, reuse materials, and reduce your environmental footprint – without sacrificing quality or speed.
- Reduce tape and plate waste with optimized application practices
- Reuse mounting tapes safely and efficiently
- Recycle and evolve toward solvent-free adhesives
Challenges we can help you solve
You’re under constant pressure to keep every run consistent, efficient, and free of interruptions. With decades of flexographic expertise, 3M supports you by helping address the mounting challenges that impact quality, speed, and usage of material.
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- Challenge: Reduce Air Bubbles
- Problem: Air trapped between the plate, tape, and cylinder can cause defects and lead to downtime.
- Impact: Wasted material, print inconsistencies, and interruptions for remounting.
- How 3M helps: 3M microchannel technology is designed to allow air to move throughout the adhesive, helping to virtually eliminate air bubbles between the tape and the plate, as well as between the tape and the cylinder or sleeve. This supports faster setup times, smoother surfaces, and cleaner print quality in both manual and semi‑automated mounting processes.
- Challenge: Reduce Plate Lifting
- Problem: Plate lifting during press runs can interrupt production and affect print quality.
- Impact: Unplanned stoppages, scrap, and extra time for adjustments or remounting.
- How 3M Helps: 3M plate‑side adhesive is designed to maintain strong, reliable contact with the plate-even on small‑diameter cylinders. This helps support consistent hold, cleaner runs, and efficient plate removal in both manual and semi‑automated mounting processes.
Featured Products and Solutions
Explore Our Solutions
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3M™ Cushion-Mount™ E-Series Plate Mounting Tapes – “The Bubble-Free Answer”Fast, accurate mounting with patented System micro-channel adhesive technology that lets air escape for smoother, more consistent prints.
Why it matters:
- Virtually eliminates air bubbles
- Reduces setup time and interruptions
- Improves print surface consistency
- Delivers reliable results across jobs
3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1020
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3M™ Cushion-Mount™ H-Series Plate Mounting Tapes – “The Bubble-Free Answer”Bubble-reducing micro-channels combined with stronger plate-side adhesion for demanding print environments.
Why it matters:
- Maintains plate stability on long runs
- Reduces edge lifting and rework
- Supports precise registration
- Multiple foam densities for optimised results
3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1020H
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3M™ Cushion-Mount™ L-Series Plate Mounting Tapes – “The Plate Saver”Easy plate removal with advanced air-release technology for bubble-free mounting, clean removal and dependable adhesion.
Why it matters:
- Minimises plate damage
- Speeds up changeovers
- Maintains consistent print quality
- Reduces waste and rework
3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Plate Mounting Tape L1020
Featured Resources
Enhance your process knowledge with 3M resources and best practices.
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Need help choosing the right tape?Download the “3M Flexographic Selection Guide” brochure and the 3M Flexographic Plate Mounting Tapes Poster to see how each tape series performs across print types, conditions, and challenges.
Download the 3M Flexographic Selection Guide (PDF, 4 MB)
Download the 3M Flexographic Plate Mounting Tapes Poster (PDF, 12.7 MB)
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