There are significant differences between silicone lettering film and silk-screen silicone in many aspects. The following is a detailed comparison of the two:
1. Processing process and technology
Silicone lettering film:
The processing process is relatively simple. Usually, the pattern in the computer is engraved with a lettering machine, and then the excess part is picked out.
Then the pattern is transferred to the substrate and the PET release film is torn off.
Silicone lettering film has a variety of thickness specifications to choose from and can be engraved in one time.
Silk-screen silicone:
It is mainly made by mixing flowing transparent liquid silicone with curing agent and color paste.
The printing process requires printing and drying in an oven at the same time. If a three-dimensional effect is required, it may take 10 to 30 times to print, mainly depending on the required thickness.
After printing, the silicone hot label pattern is transferred to the substrate.
2. Characteristics and uses
Silicone lettering film:
Strong durability: Made of high-quality silicone material, it has good wear resistance, weather resistance, chemical corrosion resistance and other characteristics.
Strong adhesion: It can be tightly attached to the surface of various materials, such as metal, plastic, glass, etc., and will not fall off or blur after long-term use.
Dustproof and waterproof: The surface has been specially treated and has good dustproof and waterproof properties.
Easy to operate: Simple installation, just stick the lettering film on the surface of the item to be marked, and then cut it with a knife or scissors.
It can be used for marking in industrial equipment, electronic products, household items and other fields.
Silk screen silicone:
Good mobility, moderate viscosity and easy operation.
It has excellent tear strength, resilience, thermal stability and weather resistance.
The pattern has a strong three-dimensional sense and a soft feel, which complements textiles or leather goods.
The silk screen pattern has excellent peel strength, wear resistance, brightness, and is also waterproof, non-slip, breathable, high and low temperature resistant and has good leveling properties.
It is a non-toxic, harmless and environmentally friendly material that can be used in the production of clothing, clothing accessories, printing and embossing, shoemaking, luggage and handbags, handicrafts and other fields.
3. Processability and Customizability
Silicone lettering film:
It provides a variety of thickness specifications to meet different needs.
It can be processed with pattern hot stamping, or it can be made into a logo and hot stamped on clothing.
There are two types: silk screen printable and non-silk screen printable. The thickness of the silk screen printable silicone lettering film is between 0.3~1.0mm (mostly 0.6mm in stock), and the thickness of the non-silk screen printable silicone lettering film is only 0.2mm in stock.
Silk screen printing silicone:
The desired color can be obtained by mixing different color pastes.
The desired three-dimensional effect can be achieved by multiple printings.
In summary, there are significant differences between silicone lettering film and silk screen printing silicone in terms of processing flow, characteristics and uses, as well as processability and customization. Which material to choose depends on the specific application scenario and needs.