What ink is used for pad printing glass

Pad printing glass is a special production process that requires the use of specific inks. So, what ink is used for pad printing glass? Ink manufacturers will give you a detailed introduction to the types of ink used in pad printing glass, characteristics, purchase and use.

1. Printing glass ink type

Pad printing inks can be divided into different categories according to different materials and uses. For pad printing of glass, the following two inks are usually used:

1.1 Acid and alkali resistant ink

Acid and alkali resistant inks are mainly composed of epoxy resin, acrylic resin and other basic materials and additives. This ink is mainly used for acid and alkaline occasions, with strong corrosion resistance and adhesion.

1.2 Drying fast ink

The fast drying ink is mainly composed of organic pigments, acrylic resins, auxiliaries, etc., with bright color and high gloss. This kind of ink dries quickly, generally takes 5-15 seconds, no heating, suitable for high production efficiency.

2. Pad printing glass ink characteristics

The difference between pad printing glass ink and traditional printing ink is: first, to ensure the adhesion of the ink, to ensure that the pattern printing on the glass is not easy to fall off, fade; The second is to ensure the corrosion resistance of the ink, so that the pattern is still bright and durable in the environment of acid and alkali resistance, wear resistance, water resistance and so on.

3. Pad printing glass ink purchase

How to choose and buy high-quality pad printing glass ink in the market? Here are a few suggestions:

3.1 Look at the brand

The brand of glass pad printing ink is very important in the market. Good brand products have high reputation, strict production links, and the quality of the products produced will be higher.

3.2 Look at Ingredients

The pad printing inks produced by regular manufacturers will indicate the main components of the ink, and different models and components can be selected according to their needs.

3.3 Look at the color

When purchasing pad printing ink, pay attention to the choice of color, color should be bright, gloss should be high, no rust, no fading, you can achieve the beautiful effect.

4. The use of pad printing glass ink

When using pad printing glass ink, you need to pay attention to the following points:

4.1 Store at room temperature

Ink is a chemical material that is sensitive to temperature changes and should be stored before use. The ink of pad printing glass should be stored in a low temperature environment to avoid sun exposure or high temperature environment storage to prevent ink deterioration.

4.2 Stir well

Before use, the ink needs to be stirred evenly, so that the color, viscosity, consistency, corrosion resistance, adhesion and other indicators to achieve excellent state, to ensure the use of ink effect.

4.3 Do not exceed the validity period

Different brands and different types of inks have different validity periods. The use of pad printing glass ink after expiration will reduce the use of ink effect.

4.4 Clean to prevent damage

After use, the pad printing machine and printing template should be cleaned in time to ensure that the next use can be kept clean, so as to avoid ink caking inside, affecting the printing quality and damaging the equipment.

The above is about what ink printing glass with the relevant introduction, I hope to help you. When purchasing and using pad printing glass ink, you need to choose according to your actual needs, choose your own ink brand and model, and pay attention to the use of validity, cleaning and storage methods in the work to ensure the printing effect.