Tampon printing by a specialist

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Pad Printing

This printing method roots from the watch and ceramics industries. The Decalcier process, which was already well-know and used in the Swiss watch industry, was a direct precursor to pad printing. The Decalcier method involves using a gelatin pad to apply color to watch faces.

Pad printing can be used when other printing processes cannot. Over time, this method has captured a large section of the market. In the late 1960s, pad printing was found to be an option for new applications and the whole process was modernized with the use of silicone pads and newly developed machinery.

Printing process

Pad printing is an indirect intaglio printing process. The pattern to be printed is engraved on a sheet known as a “cliché.” After the squeegee stage, the ink remains in the recessed motif and is lifted up with the silicone pad (transfer element). The pad transfers the printed image to the object to be inscribed or decorated.

Range of Pad-Printing Services

With the help of pad printing, we can print moldings that are curved inwards and outwards (convex, concave or irregular).

In addition, we are able to print on almost any material.

Example products

Toys
Car accessories
Electrical components
Household items
Writing implements
Device housings
Sports gear
Cosmetics
Packaging products
Promotional items
Furniture fittings
Keyboards
Tools
Lenses & optical devices
Watches and dials
Textile accessories
Fittings
Lighters
Medical devices
School items
Ceramics

Technical Details

Pad printing can be used on almost any uneven surface, recess, or other contour, even in multiple colors. We can print on almost any material and carry out a wipe and scratch test for you in accordance with DIN standards.

Here are just a few examples:

Materials/ surfaces

PP, PC-ABS, etc.
Polycarbonate
Polyester
Soft/hard PVC
Polystyrene
Acrylic
Makrolon
Glass
Metals (painted, anodized, powder-coated)
Cardboard/paper

Formats

Standard print formats range from 10 x 10mm to 50 x 50cm.

Additional formats available on request.

Color systems

HKS color chart
RAL color chart
RAL Design chart
Pantone color chart

Advantages of the pad printing process

• Printing on almost every uneven surface
• Multi-colored printing is also possible
• High edge sharpness
• No halftone dots
• Full-surface paint application
• Very fine line widths

Do you have any questions about our services?

We gladly advise you.

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