Screen Printing Silicone
Screen Printing Silicone is a silicone material specially used for screen printing process, mainly used for printing patterns, text or logos on various substrates. The following is a detailed introduction to screen printing silicone:
1. Basic characteristics
High adhesion: It can be firmly attached to a variety of substrates, such as textiles, plastics, glass, metal, etc.
Flexibility: It has good elasticity after curing, and is resistant to stretching and bending.
Weather resistance: It is resistant to high temperature, UV and aging, and suitable for outdoor use.
Environmental protection: It is non-toxic, odorless and meets environmental protection standards.
Bright colors: It can be mixed with a variety of colors and the printing effect is clear.
2. Main ingredients
Silicone base material: Provides the main elastic properties.
Cross-linking agent: Used for curing reaction.
Pigment: Provides color.
Additives: Improve fluidity, adhesion or weather resistance.
3. Curing method
Screen printing silicone is usually cured by heating or room temperature:
Heating curing: Curing at 120°C-150°C for a few minutes.
Room temperature curing: It takes a long time (usually a few hours to a day) at room temperature.
4. Application areas
Textile printing: T-shirts, sportswear, hats, etc.
Electronic products: keyboards, remote controls, touch screens, etc.
Glass products: glasses, bottles, decorations, etc.
Plastic products: toys, packaging, logos, etc.
Automotive industry: dashboards, buttons, decorative strips, etc.
5. Advantages
High-precision printing: suitable for fine patterns and complex designs.
Durability: The printed pattern is wear-resistant and washable.
Wide range of applications: It can be used for a variety of substrates.
Environmental protection and safety: It complies with RoHS, REACH and other standards.
6. Disadvantages
High cost: Compared with ordinary inks, silicone materials are more expensive.
High process requirements: Professional screen printing equipment and technology are required.
Long curing time: It takes a long time to wait for room temperature curing.