3M Flexographic Solutions

Explore all Flexographic Plate Mounting Tapes

All these flexographic plate mounting tapes offer strong edge hold to prevent lifting and are produced with tight caliper tolerances so you can be assured the end of the roll is the same thickness as the beginning. They also offer air-release technology to help prevent bubbles and come in a variety of foam densities to meet the needs of different print jobs.

  • L-Series

    L-Series tapes offer the air release feature on both sides, easier plate removal for longer plate life, and the plate is repositionable.

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  • E&H-Series

    These tapes offer the air release feature on both sides. E-Series tapes allow repositioning of the plate on the tape. H-Series tapes are best for thick plates or tight repeats.

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Flexographic Plate Mounting Tapes

Where Science Meets Craft

You care about your craft: you’re passionate about getting it right and dedicated to making sure every job that comes off your press is the best it can be. You need mounting and printing tape solutions that deliver optimal, consistent and productive quality. Every time. From every angle.

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Where Science Meets Craft

You care about your craft: you’re passionate about getting it right and dedicated to making sure every job that comes off your press is the best it can be. We’re also here for your craft, at those small but important points where dedicated people combine their experience with the science of materials and machines to produce amazing print work. Whether you’re solving a problem or focusing on a detail, 3M science is here to help you at the make-or-break moments of your craft.


Tapes that meet the demands of your craft and of specific jobs

One of the make-or-break decisions of flexographic printing is which mounting tape to use. 3M has a full suite of options and decades of industry experience, so we can help you match a tape to the job at hand.


3M Flexographic Solutions

Explore all Flexographic Plate Mounting Tapes

All these flexographic plate mounting tapes offer strong edge hold to prevent lifting and are produced with tight caliper tolerances so you can be assured the end of the roll is the same thickness as the beginning. They also offer air-release technology to help prevent bubbles and come in a variety of foam densities to meet the needs of different print jobs.

    • Air release technology
    • Strong edge hold
    • Easier plate removal plus easier tape removal from cylinder or sleeve
    • Longer plate life
    • Highest productivity
    • Air release technology
    • Strong edge hold
    • Easier plate removal
    • Longer plate life
    • Air release technology
    • Strong edge hold

Shop Talk – Industry Information and Insights

  • Image of a world map with text
    8th Annual Flexo Symposium Recap (0:47)

    See what was discussed at the online symposium, plus where to sign up for future events.

  • Images of worker removing L-Series Tape with all her weight & Pro-Series Tape with much less effort
    Strength in Partnership (1:45)

    Bill Gaffney, Graphic Manager at Menasha Packaging, talks about the ease of removing Pro-Series tapes vs L-Series, and about partnering with 3M.

  • Printing has evolved over the centuries, and now improvements come constantly.
    Evolution of an Industry (2:51)

    Printing has evolved over the centuries, and now improvements come constantly.

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Need help finding the right product for your project? Contact us if you need product, technical or application advice or want to collaborate with a 3M technical specialist, or give us a call at 136 136.