Inks
What is the difference between a kilo and a liter of ink?
Kilo measures weight, while liter is a measure of volume. The two are different for different types of products. However the two are the same for pure water at sea level. One Kilo (kilogram) is a unit of mass: 1 kilo = 2.205 lbs. Liter is a unit of ...
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 do I select the right ink?
To select the right ink, please refer to our ink webpage. Simply go through the filters on the left to find the right ink for you. If you are still unsure of what ink you should use, contact us.
What pad printing ink is best for printing on face masks?
Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc., ST garment printer ink is ideal for printing face masks. This ink is excellent for printing polyester, cotton face masks, and any other fabric made N95 face masks. This ink is durable and flexible. Additionally, ...
Are Natron inks Prop. 65 compliant?
Yes, Natron ink lines do not contain phtalates or heavy metals. Additionally, all Natron inks are EN-71 and ROHS-compliant. Other certifications within our ink lines include the medical grade series: SE-F, MG, and BX Series. All these inks are ...
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
Do you offer custom colors?
Yes, we offer color-matching service. Additionally, all our colors within each series are inter-mixable to create new shades of colors. You can use these colors along with our ink mixing system to create custom colors. ink color matching service
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What ink is used to print silicone rubber?
SE Series pad printing ink is the exclusive ink for printing on silicone rubber parts. This ink can be applied using either screen or pad printing. SE silicone screen printing ink is opaque, glossy, flexible, and exceptionally resistant to abrasion.
How Small of a Font Can I Pad Print?
The smallest font possible is arial 6pt font. Additionally, it depends on the type of font style. For tagless printing, it is important to note that extremely fine lines may not withstand wash tests. For our plate making, please send us your graphic ...
What ink should I use to print silicone bracelets
To paint or print on silicone wristbands, you need the SE Series silicone inks from Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. You can apply this silicone ink via screen, pad printing, spray coating, or color filling. The SE Series silicone ink has very high ...
How long does it take the pad printing ink to dry?
For Tagless printing the ink is typically dry immediately and shirts can be stacked immediately after printing. For hard goods the ink is dust dry in 5-20 seconds and can typically be packaged after 24 hours. Full cure for all solvent-based inks it ...
Why am I getting a double image?
Ghosting, also referred to as double images, typically occurs when tabletop pad printing machines are not securely attached to the work surface. When the machine is in operation, it tends to rock and vibrate, leading to the appearance of double lines ...