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Pad Printing Ink Types from Marabu

At Packmark we stock the following pad printing inks complete with their corresponding thinners, hardeners and other additives. Follow the link for each ink and it will bring up their Field of Application sheet which describe what these inks are capable of printing on as well as the characteristics of the ink.

Tamparstar TPR - Particularly high resistance distinguishes this glossy pad printing ink. Being a one component ink, it is very quick drying. Hardener can be added to further improve surface stability.

TPR can be widely used on rigid PVC, polystyrene, ABS, acrylic glass, polyester, thermosetting plastics and varnished surfaces. Because of its high resistance, it is ideal for products which are subject to high mechanical stress and the effects of hand perspiration or cleaning agents such as control knobs, camera housings etc.

Tampapur TPU - High gloss, quick curing two component pad printing ink for high demand adhesion, scratch resistance, mechanical and chemical resistance. By using a matting paste, the degree of gloss can be varied.

TPU is particularly suitable for materials that are difficult to print on such as pre-treated polyethylene and polypropylene, thermosetting plastics, metals and varnished surfaces, but also polyeurethene, polyamide, melamine resins, powder coated surfaces and such like. Can also be used for polyacetal under certain cercumstances.

Tampaplus TPP - Glossy and quick drying pad printing ink with particularly versitile use. To improve surface stability or other properties, hardener can be added.

TPP is an all round ink and can be used on rigid PVC, ABS, SAN, polycarbonate, polyamide, metals, varnished surfaces, pre-treated polypropylene, polyurethane, polyester and thermosetting plastics. It is therefore highly suitable for the multiplicity of gift articles and under certain circumstances also for polyacetal materials such as Hostaform C or Delrin.

Maraprop PP - Satin gloss, quick drying one component ink with a very flexible ink film and good adhesion properties. Especially developed for un-treated polypropylene materials.

PP is primarily used for un-treated and pre-treated polypropylene in solid or expanded panel material, packaging materials, as well as injection moulded parts in the field of promotional items and for the marking of medical items.

Special Glass Ink GL - Satin gloss, quick curing two component ink for printing on glass offering good resistance, also in dishwashing machines. Heat curing further improves the resistance of the print.

GL is primarily used for glass and ceramics in the promotional and cosmetics fields. On many metals such as chromium plated parts and on varnished surfaces this ink also provides good adhesion.

Tampacure TPC - UV-curable Pad printing ink, high gloss, good opacity, 1 or 2-component ink system, resistant to chemicals. Suitable for ABS, rigid PVC, some PC, PS, and PMMA materials, pretreated PE and PP, as well as some metals, and varnished surfaces.

TPC is particularly suited when printed parts are to be processed further immediately, especially when excellent mechanical and chemical resistances are required.

Making an Ink Selection

Once the substrate is known use the Ink Selection Chart to select the most suitable ink. It is important to know what colours are available. Tampastar TPR and Tampapur TPU are available in the new Tampacolor shades. Maraprop PP and Special Glass Ink are waiting to be re-formulated from the TP shades to the new Tampacolor shades.Of course we have receipes for the 1000+ Pantone Matching System (PMS) colours.

For Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Go here

Screen Printing Ink

A much larger range of inks are available and we do not stock them all. The ranges we endevour to stock are Marastar SR, Libragloss LIG, Maraprop PP, Marapur PU, and Special Glass Ink GL. As soon as possible we will be linking the Field of Application sheets and the Material Data Sheets for these inks as well as developing the characteristics of these inks.

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Pad Printing Ink Competence in Colour Marabu produce a range of Pad Printing Ink and Screen Printing Ink. Packmark Australia represents both ranges and has done so for many years. *Pad Printing - A universal process for a wide range of applications* Today Pad Printing is used sucessfully both in the field of high quality decoration and in the field of labelling and marking. Due to the versitile use and development of this technology, it has gained great importance and developed into a universally recognised process. Why choose Marabu Pad Printing Inks Applications, substrates and quality requirements are so varied that the ink must be able to meet all the different demands. With a wide product range, Marabu covers all fields of application and offers you the right ink for each substrate. Marabu Ink is manufactured to precise standards so that each batch offers a superior and constant quality for the end user. Adherence to ISO9001 Quality Assurance Policies ensure this constant quality of product and service is maintained. Colour is an important tool for the product designer and decorator. System Tampacolor offers an economical and optimal combination of brilliant shades whilst maintaining opacity required to decorate non white substrates *Pad Printing Ink Types from Marabu* At Packmark we stock the following pad printing inks complete with their corresponding thinners, hardeners and other additives. Follow the link for each ink and it will bring up their Field of Application sheet which describe what these inks are capable of printing on as well as the characteristics of the ink. Tamparstar TPR - Particularly high resistance distinguishes this glossy pad printing ink. Being a one component ink, it is very quick drying. Hardener can be added to further improve surface stability. TPR can be widely used on rigid PVC, polystyrene, ABS, acrylic glass, polyester, thermosetting plastics and varnished surfaces. Because of its high resistance, it is ideal for products which are subject to high mechanical stress and the effects of hand perspiration or cleaning agents such as control knobs, camera housings etc. Tampapur TPU - High gloss, quick curing two component pad printing ink for high demand adhesion, scratch resistance, mechanical and chemical resistance. By using a matting paste, the degree of gloss can be varied. TPU is particularly suitable for materials that are difficult to print on such as pre-treated polyethylene and polypropylene, thermosetting plastics, metals and varnished surfaces, but also polyeurethene, polyamide, melamine resins, powder coated surfaces and such like. Can also be used for polyacetal under certain cercumstances. Tampaplus TPP - Glossy and quick drying pad printing ink with particularly versitile use. To improve surface stability or other properties, hardener can be added. TPP is an all round ink and can be used on rigid PVC, ABS, SAN, polycarbonate, polyamide, metals, varnished surfaces, pre-treated polypropylene, polyurethane, polyester and thermosetting plastics. It is therefore highly suitable for the multiplicity of gift articles and under certain circumstances also for polyacetal materials such as Hostaform C or Delrin. Maraprop PP - Satin gloss, quick drying one component ink with a very flexible ink film and good adhesion properties. Especially developed for un-treated polypropylene materials. PP is primarily used for un-treated and pre-treated polypropylene in solid or expanded panel material, packaging materials, as well as injection moulded parts in the field of promotional items and for the marking of medical items. Special Glass Ink GL - Satin gloss, quick curing two component ink for printing on glass offering good resistance, also in dishwashing machines. Heat curing further improves the resistance of the print. GL is primarily used for glass and ceramics in the promotional and cosmetics fields. On many metals such as chromium plated parts and on varnished surfaces this ink also provides good adhesion. Tampacure TPC - UV-curable Pad printing ink, high gloss, good opacity, 1 or 2-component ink system, resistant to chemicals. Suitable for ABS, rigid PVC, some PC, PS, and PMMA materials, pretreated PE and PP, as well as some metals, and varnished surfaces. TPC is particularly suited when printed parts are to be processed further immediately, especially when excellent mechanical and chemical resistances are required. *Making an Ink Selection* Once the substrate is known use the Ink Selection Chart to select the most suitable ink. It is important to know what colours are available. Tampastar TPR and Tampapur TPU are available in the new Tampacolor shades. Maraprop PP and Special Glass Ink are waiting to be re-formulated from the TP shades to the new Tampacolor shades.Of course we have receipes for the 1000+ Pantone Matching System (PMS) colours. For Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Go here *Screen Printing Ink* A much larger range of inks are available and we do not stock them all. The ranges we endevour to stock are Marastar SR, Libragloss LIG, Maraprop PP, Marapur PU, and Special Glass Ink GL. As soon as possible we will be linking the Field of Application sheets and the Material Data Sheets for these inks as well as developing the characteristics of these inks. Contact Us Pad Printing Home Page