Pad Printing Silicone with platinum-cured formulation offers significant advantages over traditional tin-cured materials. Here's what you need to know: Better Ink Transfer
Platinum-cured silicone (like our HY-928 and HY-933) provides more consistent ink transfer. The material stays stable after thousands of print cycles, so you get the same quality from the first print to the last. No more faded or blurry impressions halfway through a production run.
Longer Service Life
Tin-cured silicone pads can break down faster with frequent solvent exposure. Platinum-cured pads resist swelling and maintain their hardness longer. That means fewer pad changes, less downtime, and lower material costs for your operation.
More Consistent Results
Platinum curing creates a more uniform cross-link structure in the silicone. This means the pad performs consistently across different ink types and print conditions. Great for cosmetics, medical devices, and electronics where print quality must be perfect every time.
Available in Multiple Hardnesses
Hong Ye Silicone offers platinum-cured pad printing silicone from 20A to 50A shore hardness:
20-30A: Best for curved or uneven surfaces (cosmetics, toys)
30-40A: General purpose, good all-around performance
40-50A: Ideal for flat surfaces and fine detail work (electronics, automotive)
Applications
Automotive dashboard buttons and interior trim
Electronics keypads and control panels
Cosmetic packaging (perfume bottles, lipstick tubes, cream jars)
Medical device components
Ceramic dinnerware and tile patterns
Promotional products and toys
About Hong Ye Silicone
Shenzhen Hong Ye Jie Technology Co., Ltd. has been manufacturing RTV silicone since 1998. 10,000 sqm factory, 20 production lines, 220 tons monthly capacity. Certified ISO 9001, FDA, UL, CE, RoHS, REACH. Free samples available.