Introduction of pad printing

April 12, 2011 - PRLog -- Introduction of pad printing

During the past forty years, the pad printing process has gone through a  period of rapid development. An important factor in this development was the implementation of silicone rubber as the method for ink transfer. Silicone is used because it can be easily molded into a variety of shapes, and absorption. The pad printing process is a direct marking process that provides a high-quality decoration or mark on any product.

It is surely the color of nature that has inspired man to add color and decoration to their immediate environment. As a result, there is hardly a product currently manufactured that does not have some color or embellishment to make it stand out in the market.

When considering decoration, manufacturers must not only find a process that will be effective in their marketing and advertising activities, but must also be cost-effective. Manufacturers, when choosing a marking process, must also consider if the process is flexible and reliable.

The process that incorporates all of these characteristics, cost effectiveness, flexibility, and reliability, is the pad printing process.

Origins of pad printing

The origins of the pad printing process are rooted in the Decalcier Process which was primarily used in the Swiss watch making industry. In this process, a gelatine pad was used to add ink to the watch face. In the late 1960's, the implementation of several technological advancements such as the introduction of silicone pads and more efficient machinery and the development of new applications provided the perfect opportunity for the development of the pad printing process.

What is pad printing?

Pad printing is an indirect photogravure process. Depressions are etched into a flat plate or printing block, and then they are filled with ink. A smooth silicone pad is used to pick up the ink of the plate. Silicone is used because it is ink repellent, and as a result will not absorb any of ink.

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