Complete Guide to Pad Printing Silicone Selection Hongye Silicone Four Models Comparison

Complete Guide to Pad Printing Silicone Selection Hongye Silicone Four Models Comparison

In pad printing production, choosing the right pad printing silicone model directly affects pad printing quality, pad service life and production efficiency. Many customers do not know which model to choose when purchasing pad printing silicone. Today Hongye Silicone provides detailed analysis of the selection method.

Understanding the Four Models

The Hongye Silicone pad printing silicone series has four models: HY-901, HY-902, HY-912 and HY-916. Although all used for making pad printing pads, they have different focuses in hardness, tear strength and elongation, suitable for different scenarios.

HY-901 is economy entry model with 30 shore A hardness, cost effective, suitable for budget conscious customers. HY-902 is mid range balanced model with 30 shore A hardness, good comprehensive performance, most widely used for conventional scenarios. HY-912 is high grade high tear model with 30 shore A hardness, tear strength 25±2kN/m, suitable for large area patterns and high frequency operations. HY-916 is ultra soft low hardness model with only 14 shore A hardness, elongation 570%, suitable for irregular curved surfaces and precision patterns.

Selection by Product Shape

Product shape is the primary consideration. For flat or regularly curved surfaces with large pattern area, choose HY-902 or HY-912, these 30 shore A models have good pad support for even pressure and complete large area transfer.

For irregular curved, concave convex, spherical or complex shapes, choose HY-916 ultra soft model. The 14 degree low hardness pad conforms to product surface maximally, ensuring complete pattern transfer on curves without deformation or missing.

Selection by Pattern Precision

For ordinary text, LOGO or simple patterns, all four models work, choose based on budget. For precision fine patterns, thin line patterns, gradient patterns or high precision requirements, choose HY-916 ultra soft model, low hardness pads pick up ink more uniformly and transfer richer details.

For large area solid patterns, choose HY-912 high tear model, high tear strength ensures pads not easily torn during large area contact with longer service life.

Selection by Surface Material

For hard plastic, metal, glass and other non scratch sensitive surfaces, all four models work. For soft rubber, PVC, sprayed, electroplated and other scratch or indentation sensitive surfaces, choose HY-916 ultra soft model, low hardness pads gently contact surface without scratching or indentations.

Selection by Usage Frequency

For small batch or occasional use, HY-901 economy model works with high cost effectiveness. For mass production or high frequency use, choose HY-912 high tear model with longer pad life and lower comprehensive cost. For high elasticity and recovery requirements with long continuous operation, choose HY-916 ultra soft model.

Summary

Choosing pad printing silicone requires comprehensive consideration of product shape, pattern precision, surface material and usage frequency. If unsure, contact Hongye Silicone technical team for model recommendation and sample testing.

Hongye Silicone has over 20 years of silicone R&D and production experience, pad printing silicone products with stable quality and excellent performance, widely used in electronics, toys, gifts, cosmetics, stationery industries, exported to 138 countries worldwide.