New anti-static Pads
Our silicone pads are available in an assortment of shapes, sizes, and hardness. Selecting the correct shape, size and hardness pad depends on the product. Contrary to how we think, Harder and more pointed pads generally give a more crisp print, but they are not always suitable for fragile substrates. Selecting the right pad for the right job is as important as the correct plate depth and the correct ink mixture. Please contact us for help with your selection.
The main characteristics to consider which will determine the quality of the finished print which are:
General Printing = Standard RED.
Delicate Printing applications = Hot Pink Antistatic
Shape: Round, Rectangle, Bar, Pointed or flat
Size: The larger the pad, the easier the ink can be transferred without distortion
Hardness: 0010 = Very Soft / 0030 = Soft / 0040 = Medium / 0050 = M-Hard / 0060= Hard
Silicone Pads
Long-term consistency of mechanical properties and outstanding ink-transfer characteristics are key factors when producing printing pads. The Red silicone pads provide precisely these qualities, and many others.
Whether you are printing plastics, porcelain, electronic, medical or promotional items, The standard “Red” Silicone has stood the test of time and is without doubt the most proven silicone used to manufacture printing pads.
“Hot Pink” Anti Static Pads
In pad printing, it is important that the image produced is sharp, clear, with defined outlines and solid colour fill is achieved. Static charges may affect the print quality in various ways. Our “Hot Pink” antistatic silicone pads are composed of electrically conductive silicone polymers and specialty fillers. The RTV 2 silicone elastomers are designed to produce high quality printing pads that give detailed reproduction by facilitating excellent transfer of the printing ink from the print pad.
The antistatic properties of our “Hot Pink” silicone pads can help prevent the following undesired effects:
- Adhesion of dust and dirt on the pads
- Ink splashes and a blurred print appearance
- Static discharge shock during printing
Advantages of “Hot Pink silicone pads:
- Antistatic properties
- High transfer capacity
- Good tear strength
- Very good stability to chemicals
- Excellent release properties
