Pad Printing Inks & Additives

Eliminate Ink Measuring, Mixing, Mess and Waste with the ExpressCup 
The new 2 oz. ExpressCup comes pre-thinned, making it simple to use for inexperienced pad printing operators. Used with the ExpressCup frame, which replaces a standard ink cup, the ExpressCup significantly reduces cleanup time and permits storage and re-use of leftover ink. Ideal for short production runs, the ExpressCup is available for Type 434, P, PG, PH and U single component inks.
 ExpressCup Brochure

Custom Color Inks For Pad Printing
The job specifications require a perfect match of ink in that color, padprinted onto the part. We employ equal parts of know-how and technology to come up with reliable formulas for customer-specified pad printing ink colors.

Medical Grade Pad Printing Inks 
Several ITW Trans Tech ink types have been approved for use in applications that require United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) 30, NF 25, 2007 certification, known as Medical Class VI.

Specialty Inks
Check out some of Trans Tech's specialty ink types that will make your pad printing stand out in a crowd.
 
Standard Inks, Additives and Solvents
From ABS to Wood and Silicone to Polypropylene, Trans Tech carries a huge selection (over 25 different lines) of standard, highly opaque inks, plus additives and solvents specially formulated for the product decorating industry.
Standard Pad Print Ink Color Chart:

For general ink color reference see the Standard Pad Printing Ink Color Chart shown above. The colors as they appear here are examples only. Please contact your Consumables Representative for an actual padprinted ink sample chart.

Ink Additives

Ink Availability
Check the availability of Trans Tech Pad Printing Ink types in your area
 
Pad Printing Ink Characteristics
Characteristics of pad printing ink from ITW Trans Tech

Ink Drying and Curing Times
Learn the drying times of the different pad printing inks from ITW Trans Tech including touch dry and Heat curing drying times as well as general information on Drying & Curing for Non-UV Ink
 
Ink To Substrate Compatibility
Recommended Pad Printing Substrates For The Different Types of Pad Printing Ink
 

Latest News:

NEW Untreated Polypro Ink Available

Polypro INK 434:

• Single component
• Excellent printability
• Opaque
• High gloss level
• Excellent adhesion to polypropylene
• Eliminates most static
• Fast startup-- especially in rotary applications
• Ask your consumables rep for more details.

NEW Color-Shifting Ink Additives Available

Color-Shifting Additive Gives Tint-Changing Properties to Inks

• Available for standard solvent-based popular ink types
• Also available for UV-curing ink types
• Four color-shifting tints available: Autumn, Viola, Arctic, & Tropic
• When printed part is viewd from different angle, color shifts to different effect.
• Provides unique appearance to set image apart from others.
• Ask your consumables rep for more details.

NEW "Chrome-Mirror" Pad Printing Inks Available

Chrome-Mirror INK-445:

• Achieves look of a mirror or chrome when printed second surface on a clear part 
• Highly reflective quality
• Adheres to a wide variety of substrates
• Trans Tech Durathon™ pad in the "blue" back hardness is recommended
• Ask your consumables rep for more details.

Medical Class VI Certified Inks Available

Several ITW Trans Tech inks have been approved for use in applications that require United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) 30, NF 25, 2007 certification, known as Medical Class VI.
Medical Class VI testing is widely used in the medical products and devices industry to comply with FDA standards for these products.

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Ink-in-Tubes Now Available for Several Types

Our most popular types of ink are now available in 200 mL tubes. These convenient aluminum squeeze tubes-- like a typical toothpast tube-- are great for small quantity print jobs where keeping waste to a minimum is so important. Ask your consumables representative if the ink you are using is available in these handy tubes!
Minimum order quantity may be required.

INK-411 Silicone Ink Introduced

ITW Trans Tech is proud to introduce our new INK-411 Silicone Ink series. This ink series is available in six colors. Custom colors are not available at this time. Part numbers are listed below.

Part# Description

Each kit contains one kilogram of ink with a matching amount of dryer (hardener). Lead time is five working days.

For MSDS and Technical Data Sheet information, please refer to our Inks Product Line Chart below
 

ITW Trans Tech offers a complete line of ink formulations for the most demanding industrial transfer pad printing applications. Our wide range of ink is so versatile that almost any material can be successfully decorated.

In addition, our print lab technicians have many years of experience with testing common and unusual materials for ink-to-substrate compatibility – over 80 different substrates are currently listed on our Ink Compatibility Chart.

Other Highlights of Our Pad Printing Ink Line:

• Formulations: Inks are available in solvent-based, alcohol-based and ultraviolet (UV) curing formulations.
• Custom Colors: Our state-of-the-art custom color ink mixing department is available to match your specifications with a computerized control system that ensures quality and repeatability of results. Special pigments are also available, for example, daylight fluorescent.
• C-Mix System: For do-it-yourself color matching, a special ink mixing system, the C-Mix 2000 NT Color Matching System is available as a simple, consistent method for producting over 350 color variations, plus Pantone® colors. This eliminates the need for pad printers to keep large inventories of colors on hand. Twelve basic colors are used in each type to generate nearly 1,000 colors. Mixing formulas are provided for each color; available in five ink types.
• NT (Non-Toxic) : Our NT series conform to US CONEG standards and European Standard EIM 71 (Part 3 Safety of Toys, 1989).
• Other industry standards that our inks meet or exceed:
  • Medical device printing with NT series medical grade
  • Automotive applications including interior, under-hood and exterior
  • MIL-STD
  • Medical Class VI (selected colors: Type P Ink, Type PG Ink, Type B Ink , and Type 434 Ink.)
  • TSCA
  • RoHS
  • EN71 Part 3
  • California Propositon 65