SILICONE INK HOW IT WORKS

The 3 steps to follow when using

Ink Formulation and Printing

Stir thoroughly: After opening the can, stir the contents thoroughly. Two-component inks must be mixed in the specified ratio.

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Curing conditions

Low-temperature curing: Cure at 100–130°C for 20–30 minutes, or cure at 180°C or above for 10–15 minutes (depending on ink type).

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Storage and Security

Sealed Storage: Unused ink must be sealed and stored at 0-10°C. Avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight.

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Premium Performance & Flexibility

Silicone is a high-performance, flexible, and durable material with a premium feel. It offers excellent elasticity and long-term stability, making it ideal for applications that require both softness and strength without deformation.

Outstanding Resistance & Durability

Silicone is highly resistant to heat, cold, UV exposure, water, and chemicals. Even under harsh environmental conditions, it maintains its original shape, texture, and color, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.

Apparel & Footwear Uses

Non-toxic and skin-friendly, silicone is widely used in the clothing and footwear industries. Common applications include T-shirt printing, underwear anti-slip patterns, shoe upper printing, heat-transfer labels, and stretch fabrics, delivering both functional performance and a high-end visual effect.

Silicone ink

HOW IT WORKS

Key considerations for screen

printing silicone ink:

Screen Selection and Plate Making

1. Mesh count: Recommended 80-120 mesh. Excessively high mesh counts may prevent silicone from passing through, while excessively low counts may cause uneven flow.
2. Photoresist thickness: Requires 0.1-0.5mm to enhance three-dimensional effects. Adjust based on sample thickness.

Ink Types and Curing

1.Two-component silicone: Requires mixing of A/B components, baking at 120-160°C, offers strong adhesion but requires high-temperature resistant materials.
2.One-component silicone: Air-dries naturally (6-10 minutes), suitable for fabrics or plastics that cannot withstand high temperatures.

Printing Process Control

1. Ink Layer Thickness: Conductive ink must be >30μm, with resistance <200Ω (4mm spacing)
2. Squeegee Hardness: Approx. 55° Shore A, speed 12-24 cm/s, to prevent deformation of curved key bodies
3. Design Specifications: Character spacing should not be too close; background area should be 0.1-0.2mm smaller than surface color to prevent adhesion

Environment and Safety

1. VOC Restrictions: Must comply with standards such as EU Directive 2004/42/EC to control volatile organic compound emissions.
2. Food Contact Safety: For food packaging applications, must meet migration limits and heavy metal thresholds specified in GB 4806.14-2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Color Variation: A 0.1μm variation in ink layer thickness can cause noticeable color differences, requiring strict control of ink-water balance.
2. Screen Clogging: Excessively rapid solvent evaporation may clog mesh openings; add defoaming agents (e.g., SSYK defoamer at 0.5-1.0%).

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SILICONE PRODUCTS SHOWCASE

Lightweight 3D Support

Shoe upper

Soft 3D Washable Logo

Transfer Sticker

Strong Non-Slip Grip

Underwear Anti-slip

Crack-Free Elastic Print

T-shirt Printing

Precision 3D Texture

3D printed patterns

High Stretch Recovery

Elasticity Band

SILICONE INK MODEL

Direct printing

  • Ink Model No. Property Application
  • Right angle silicone S022 Right-angle effect, high elasticity,soft touch For knitted fabrics
  • Round angle silicone S031 Strong fluidity, glossy rounded corners Applied in shoe, clothing and other industries, it can be used for color matching and small area covering
  • Anti-slip silicone S032 Mirror finish silicone Used for cover, high-glossy effect
  • Glossy cover silicone S053 High transparency, strong fluidity For overlays,suitable for glossy square effects or glossy rounded effects
  • Matt silicone ink S061 Matte, smooth,no whitening Matte cover for right-angle effects
  • Anti-sublimation silicone ink S101 Exquisite,slow sublimation for a long time used for knitted fabric with poor color fastness
  • Anti-toxic silicone S021 High elasticity, soft touch Prevent the ink from reacting with the material, suitable for fabrics that are prone to poisoning and poor firmness, such as laminated cloth and nylon webbing

Moulded & Embossing

  • Ink Model No. Property Application
  • Embossed silicone S026 High hardness, good shaping effect Suitable for knitted fabrics
  • Molded silicone S037 Easy to defoam,Good adhesion, strong tear resistance Suitable for fabrics that are not easy to penetrate and have good elasticity, such as: nylon, Lycra, canvas, etc.