Factors influencing light and weather resistance of pad printing inks

LIGHT AND WEATHER RESISTANCEOF PAD PRINTING INKS Unlike other printing methods, pad printing stand out for its remarkable qualities: they offer exceptional mechanical and chemical durability and excellent light and weather fastness. However, pad printing inks must meet stricter quality standards, such as high resistance to multi-layer printing and to coloured plastic materials. They often have to withstand outdoor conditions for several years. To meet these higher standards, pad printers have to consider several factors....

The printing pad

The printing pad The pad used in pad printing may seem like a simple component, but it plays a vital role in transferring the inked image from the printing plate to the desired surface. These flexible pads are made of silicone and come in different shapes, sizes and hardnesses, each carefully designed to meet specific printing requirements for an accurate and legible print. The manufacture of effective pads begins with the creation of a positive...

Pad printing inks for TPE

TPE (commonly referred to as “thermoplastic elastomers”) are plastic materials that combine an elastic polymer chain within a thermoplastic material. Different proportions of elastic plastics and thermoplastics, along with various mixing ratios, result in a customized material TPE materials can be categorized into different groups. Due to the wide range of TPE materials and blends, it’s challenging to provide a single pad printing ink that suits all TPE types. The majority of TPE varieties exhibit...

Factors influencing light and weather resistance of pad printing inks

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