There are many types of inks used in screen printing, and the specific choice depends on the printing material, the object being printed, and the desired effect. Here are some common screen printing ink types:
1, Water-based ink: Mainly composed of water, resin, pigments and additives. Environmentally friendly, suitable for printing paper, textiles, etc.
2, Solvent-based ink: Contains organic solvents and dries faster. Suitable for printing on plastic, metal, glass and other surfaces.
3, UV ink: Cures under ultraviolet radiation, dries quickly, and can be printed on a variety of materials, such as glass, plastic, metal, etc.
4, Rubber ink: Composed of rubber particles and solvent, it has good elasticity and is suitable for elastic printing substrates, such as rubber products and elastic fabrics.
5, Metallic ink: Contains metallic particles that create a metallic luster effect on prints.
6, Thermal transfer ink: used in thermal transfer printing technology, suitable for printing T-shirts, ceramics, etc.
7, Foaming ink: It can form a concave and convex feeling on the printed matter and is often used in packaging printing.
8, Conductive ink: Contains conductive particles and is suitable for printing conductive components.
