The color paste of screen printing silicone and the color paste of water-based ink are not exactly the same. The following are the main differences between the two:
1. Composition and characteristics
Silk screen printing silicone color paste
Composition: It is usually mixed with silicone rubber and pigment to form a highly elastic and transparent coating.
Characteristics: It has the characteristics of high transparency, good temperature resistance, good softness and stable chemical properties.
Water-based ink color paste
Composition: It is generally composed of water-based resin, pigment, additives, etc.
Characteristics: It has the characteristics of environmental protection, non-toxicity, easy drying, etc. At the same time, the consistency is relatively fixed, the color is bright and the printing effect is delicate.
2. Application and effect
Silk screen printing silicone color paste
Application: It is mainly used for screen printing of silicone products, such as silicone buttons, silicone bracelets, etc.
Effect: The printed silicone products are bright and durable, and have certain elasticity and softness.
Water-based ink color paste
Application: It is widely used for printing on materials such as paper, plastic, and cloth.
Effect: It can print more complex patterns and lines, but the color brightness and durability may vary depending on the material and printing process.
3. Drying and curing
Silk-screen printing silicone color paste: usually needs to be dried and cured by high-temperature baking to ensure the close combination of the color paste and the silicone substrate.
Water-based ink color paste: can be dried and cured by natural drying or ultraviolet irradiation.
In summary, there are significant differences between the color paste of screen printing silicone and the color paste of water-based ink in terms of composition, characteristics, application and effect, as well as drying and curing. Therefore, when selecting and using, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the specific printing needs and material characteristics.