User Guide

Flexographic Mounting Systems
When your customer wants solid ink and
crisp lines, you’ll want firm, high density
mounting tape. For halftone work where
dot gain is a concern, a softer tape
optimizes reproduction. And, when solids
and dots share the plate, a combination
tape can properly balance the result.
From the wide 3M selection, you can find
the adhesives, foams, and thicknesses for
the print quality that customers demand
and expect. You’ll also find choices to
meet your handling requirements for:
• Mounting ease and
positioning accuracy
• Easy, clean removal from
plate and cylinder
For example, tapes designated with an “E”
are Easy Mount products that virtually
eliminate air bubbles and edge lifting, yet
remove easily without plate damage.
Products include the following:
• 3M
™
Solid Printing Tapes
• 3M
™
Combination Printing Tapes
• 3M
™
Process Printing Tapes