Plates
Why are there spots in my printed artwork?
During pad printing, you might notice spots. These spots are what we refer to as "scooping." Scooping occurs when a bold etch provides less support for the cup as it passes along the plate. Over time, the cup will sink into the etch and scoop out the ...
What is the difference between an Electra steel back and an Electra blue plate?
Compared to the Electra Steel material, Electra Blue is thicker. This plate material offers increased printing stability and improved resistance to damage. This, in turn, effectively increases the plate life. Electra blue is double-sided and capable ...
My Electra blue plate looks more faded than it did when I originally got it. Do I need new plates?
It is normal for the Electra blue plate color to fade with use of the plate.
How are the Electra blue plates constructed?
Electra Blue Plates have an aluminum core and a thick blue hard coating. This coating is designed to absorb the 1046nm wavelength of any fiber laser. Unlike shiny plates, the blue color absorbs the wavelength; it does not reflect it. This makes the ...
How do printing plates work?
Pad printing plates are one of the critical components in the pad printing process. This pad printing consumable serves the purpose of holding the artwork. Etch the artwork into the printing plate using a laser or an exposure unit. An ink cup, which ...
How can I maximize the lifespan of my plate?
To maximize the life of your pad printing plate, proper care and maintenance are required. Properly clean off all the ink residue from the plate, both back and front, after every use. Next, make sure that you store the plates in a place where they ...
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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 ...