How do I select the right ink?

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• Why doesn’t my ink stick?

  Different pad printing inks adhere to different substrates. Manufacturers formulate inks specifically for different substrates (materials). However, different inks will work effectively with multiple substrates. Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. has ...

• Why isn’t my pad printing ink cup ring doctoring the plate?

  There are a couple reasons why an ink cup ring would not be doctoring (cleaning) the plate. Here are the most commons causes for this issue: 1: Insufficient ink in the cup When mixing pad printing ink, it is important to use the right amount of ink ...

• Why has the ink become thick?

  Once an ink is exposed to air, it will start to thicken. Every ink has solvent (thinner), which will naturally evaporate if left open. Once, you use up the ink, make sure you always close the lid tightly. Another cause of the ink to thicken if the ...

• How long does open ink last?

  The shelf life (useful life) of an open ink can, when stored in a cool, dry area, lasts for 2 years. useful life of ink once opened

• What is the minimum amount of ink to put in an ink cup?

  As a rule of thumb, we recommend that you have 30% of the ink cup filled with the pad printing ink-hardener-solvent mixture. Please note that there is a wide range of pad printing ink cups, ranging from 30mm to 201mm in size. The minimum required ink ...