Silicone pad for ball

A pad printing pad is an essential component in the pad printing process, particularly suitable for printing patterns or text on spherical or irregularly shaped surfaces. Here is an overview of its main characteristics and how it works:

Function of the Silicone Pad for ball

The pad printing pad is made of a special silicone rubber material, offering good flexibility and moderate hardness, allowing it to conform to irregular surfaces. During the pad printing process, the pad picks up ink from a steel or ceramic plate and transfers it onto the product’s surface.

Features and Advantages

• Good Elasticity: The silicone rubber material can deform when in contact with spherical surfaces, making close contact with the product surface to ensure clear and complete ink transfer.
• High Hardness Options: Pads are available in varying hardness levels, usually between 20 and 60 Shore hardness, with harder pads suitable for smooth surfaces and medium-hard pads ideal for curved surfaces.
• Durability: The material of the pad printing pad offers a long service life and is resistant to corrosion from ink and cleaning agents.

Choosing the Right Pad

When printing on spherical products, selecting a pad with the right hardness and shape is crucial. Softer pads are better suited for curved surfaces, ensuring pattern integrity. Harder pads are preferable for products with less curvature to maintain pattern precision.

Usage Considerations

• Ink Compatibility: Ensure the pad material is compatible with the ink used to prevent issues with ink adhesion.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Regular cleaning of the pad printing pad is necessary to avoid ink residue that could affect print quality.
• Adjusting Hardness: Choose a pad with suitable hardness based on the smoothness and material of the spherical product’s surface for optimal print results.

Pad printing pads are highly effective for solving the challenges of pattern transfer on spherical products and are practical tools for printing on irregular surfaces.