Why Choose Our Pad Printing Inks?
Pad printing (tampon printing) requires an ink film that is exceptionally thin yet perfectly opaque. Our pad printing ink formulations feature extremely high pigment concentration, ensuring brilliant, solid colors even when the transferred ink layer is just a few microns thick.
Designed for high-speed automated production, our inks offer perfect tackiness and release properties from the silicone pad. Whether you are using open inkwells or sealed ink cup systems, our products resist cobwebbing (stringing) and dry instantly on the substrate, allowing for immediate inline handling and multi-color overprinting.
Key Applications & Industries
Our 1-component and 2-component pad inks are customized for the world's most demanding manufacturing sectors.
Medical & Electronics
Delivers razor-sharp micro-text on syringes, catheters, and electronic housings. Formulated to withstand rigorous sterilization and chemical cleaning processes.
Automotive & Appliances
Exceptional abrasion resistance for dashboard controls, switches, and knobs. Offers superior adhesion to difficult plastics (ABS, PP) and coated metals.
Toys, Sports & Promo
Safe, non-toxic, and heavy-metal-free inks perfect for toys, golf balls, pens, and drinkware. Highly flexible to prevent cracking on impact.
Технические характеристики
Optimize your cycle times with our precision-engineered ink parameters.
| Specification | Стандартные параметры | Преимущества приложения |
|---|---|---|
| Ink System | 1-Component & 2-Component available | Flexible choices: 1C for easy processing, 2C for extreme chemical resistance. |
| Drying Time (Air) | Dust-dry in 30 - 60 seconds | Allows for rapid multi-color wet-on-wet printing sequences. |
| Pigmentation Level | Ultra-High Concentration | Guarantees vivid opacity despite the microscopic thickness of the pad print. |
| Silicone Release | Optimized Tack & Cohesion | Ensures 100% ink transfer from the pad to the substrate without leaving residue. |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Can I use screen printing ink for pad printing?
Generally, no. While similar in chemistry, краска для тампопечати is formulated with significantly higher pigment loads because the ink deposit in pad printing is much thinner than in screen printing. Additionally, pad inks contain specific solvents that evaporate rapidly to create the exact tackiness needed to stick to and release from the silicone pad.
When should I use a 2-Component (2C) pad printing ink?
You should use a 2-component ink (which requires adding a hardener/catalyst before printing) when the final product requires extreme resistance to chemicals, aggressive solvents, perfumes, dishwasher cycles, or severe mechanical abrasion (e.g., automotive buttons or glass bottles).
How do I stop the ink from "stringing" or "cobwebbing"?
Stringing usually occurs when the ink dries too fast in the cup or on the pad, or if the viscosity is too high. Adding an appropriate Retarder (slow thinner) and maintaining the correct ink viscosity (usually around 15-20% thinner addition) will resolve cobwebbing issues.
Need the Perfect Ink for Your Pad Printer?
Whether you are printing on low-surface-energy plastics or heavy-duty metals, our technical team will help you find the exact formulation and thinner combination.
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