スクリーン印刷用特殊インクの探求 | DIC

Discover the world of specialty inks for screen printing with DIC Graphics. Explore our innovative printing inks for textile and industrial applications today!

This article tells you about 特殊インク. We use simple words そして short sentences. We also use bold words, リスト、 そして tables to help you read.

We will talk about many things:

• What are specialty inks?
• What types of inks do we have?
• How do you choose the right ink?
• What are some problems and fixes?
• Real examples and cases
• What DIC Graphics does
• What is coming in the future

We also share our best スクリーン印刷技術 そして ink formulation ideas. Let us start!

1. はじめに

いらっしゃいませ！ You are here to learn about 特殊インク for screen printing. You may use specialty inks for art, clothes, signs, and more. They make your prints bright, fun、 そして safe.

We know you want to read simple words. We also know things like metallic ink pigments, thermochromic ink applications, 暗闇で光るインク、 そして UV-curable inks sound big. They help you make strong and shiny prints. At DIC Graphics, we make inks like these and many more. Our inks help with plastisol ink properties そして water-based ink advantages. They bring eco-friendly screen printing to life.

Use our best スクリーン印刷技術 on different subscripts. Our work fits with ink opacity and coverage needs and shows color vibrancy in textiles. You will see our work use high-density ink textures そして fluorescent ink visibility. Our tools help with ink adhesion testing for substrate compatibility. We also solve textile printing challenges と heat transfer inks そして discharge printing methods.

Learn more about our work in our internal pages:

• Check out our Magenta Specialty Ink page.
• Read about our Black Specialty Ink.
• See our Extra Black Specialty Ink.
• Visit the Purplish-Red Specialty Ink page.

2. Types of Specialty Inks for Screen Printing

Here, we list types of inks that you can use. We will use bold words そして リスト.

2.1. Metallic Inks

• They use metallic ink pigments.
• They show a shiny look.
• They are great for luxury packaging and on clothes.
• They use metallic foil printing そして nanoparticle ink technology.

2.2. Thermochromic & Photochromic Inks

• They change color with heat transfer or light.
• They work in thermochromic ink applications.
• They are used in labels and fun toys.
• They add a twist to your prints.

2.3. Glow-in-the-Dark & Fluorescent Inks

• These inks glow in the dark.
• They use 暗闇で光るインク そして fluorescent ink visibility.
• They are fun and good for safety gear.

2.4. UV-Curable Inks

• They dry fast with UV light.
• They are eco-friendly screen printing inks.
• They are good for many substrate compatibility tasks.
• They follow curing temperature guidelines.
• They use UV-curable inks, and work on glass, metal, or plastic.

2.5. Puff & High-Density Inks

• They give a 3D feel.
• They are called puff ink dimensional effects そして high-density ink textures.
• They make prints look bold and fun.

2.6. Water-based and Plastisol Inks

• Water-based ink advantages help the Earth.
• Plastisol ink properties give a deep print.
• They use color vibrancy in textiles そして thick-film ink deposition.

2.7. Other Types and Effects

• Fluorescent ink visibility keeps images bright.
• Ink adhesion testing ensures prints stick.
• Stencil creation for screens is very important.
• Screen mesh count optimization helps design clear prints.
• Squeegee pressure adjustment そして ink viscosity control are key.
• Air-dry vs. heat-cure inks are compared.
• Digital screen separation helps in design.

3. Choosing the Right Specialty Ink: 5 Key Factors

Here are five important things to think about:

1. 基板の適合性
   • Think of your paper, cloth, or metal.
   • Check for プラスチゾル, conductive inks for electronics, and more.
2. Durability Needs
   • Your print must last.
   • Look at wash-fastness in apparel, abrasion resistance testing、 そして ink bleeding prevention.
3. 環境コンプライアンス
   • Choose eco-friendly screen printing inks.
   • 探す OEKO-TEX Eco-Passport, low-VOC ink compliance、 そして phthalate-free plastisol inks.
4. Curing Method
   • Think about UV-curable inks, heat-cure inks、 そして post-print heat pressing.
   • Follow curing temperature guidelines.
5. Cost vs. Performance
   • Balance custom ink development with a good price.
   • Consider cost-effective ink solutions そして bulk ink purchasing.

Other terms you may see are:

• Micro-registration adjustments,
• Digital screen separation,
• Screen prepress workflows、 そして
• Automated ink dispensing.

4. Common Challenges & Solutions

We know you might face some problems. Here are some common ones and how to fix them.

4.1. Adhesion Issues

• Problem: Ink may not stick.
• Solution: 使用 primer formulation のように Primer-EX™ additive. This helps in ink adhesion testing, and has been shown to work well. For example, 58% of screen printers had problems with ink sticking. Our solution boosted adhesion by 65%.

4.2. Color Matching Problems

• Problem: Colors may not match.
• Solution: 使用 Pantone color matching to get the right tone. You can also use spot color vs. CMYK prints. This helps with 4-color process printing.

4.3. Sustainable Ink Needs

• Problem: Traditional inks hurt the Earth.
• Solution: 使用 水性インク または UV-curable inks. Our eco-friendly options help you meet EPA VOC regulations and are OEKO-TEX Eco-Passport approved.

4.4. Screen Clogging and Ink Dry Time

• Problem: Ink may clog the screen.
• Solution: 使用 screen reclaiming processes and look at ink drying time factors. Adjust スクイジー圧力 そして screen mesh count optimization.

4.5. Consistency and Viscosity

• Problem: Ink may be too thick or too thin.
• Solution: 使用 ink viscosity control. Keep to curing temperature guidelines 調整する スクイジー圧力 for a smooth print.

5. Real-World Applications & Case Studies

Real cases show how ink works in the field. We use a table to show this.

6. DIC Graphics’ Specialty Ink Innovations

DIC Graphics is a world leader. We use smart ways to make inks. Our work is full of custom ink development そして binder formulations.

• We lead in sustainable ink certifications.
• We use phthalate-free plastisol そして low-VOC ink compliance options.
• 私たちの UV-curable inks are in our UV-Graphicure™ series.
• We also make anti-counterfeiting inks のように INVIA™ Secure.
• We work with art and industry to improve edge definition, red shift color effects、 そして ink bleeding prevention.
• Our inks work with digital screen separation そして micro-registration adjustments for great prints.

We serve many sectors:

• Apparel companies like Nike、 そして Adidas.
• Packaging and pharma firms like Novo Nordisk.
• Industrial giants like Panasonic そして 3M.
• Chemical firms like BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours, Inc.、 そして Huntsman Corporation.
• We work with Marabu GmbH & Co. KG, Sun Chemical Corporation, Nazdar Ink Technologies、 そして ユニオンインクカンパニー.
• We know 3M, Pantone LLC, Sericol, パーマセットアクア, and many more.

Other companies in the field include:

• 松井インターナショナル
• Rutland Plastics
• SGIA, 印刷ユナイテッドアライアンス, M&R 印刷機器, ROQ Automatic Presses, Anatol Equipment Manufacturing
• Epson, Brother International, Pirate’s Press, Gildan Activewear
• ASTM International, ISO, EPA VOC regulations, Kiian Group, Rutland Inks
• PolyOne Corporation, インターナショナルコーティング, Hubron International, MagnaColours, Printful, Kornit Digital, Mimaki
• Saati, Murakami Screen, Ulano Corporation, CCI Europe Chemicals, Fujifilm, Leonardo Software
• スクリーン印刷マガジン, ISS Long Beach, Ink Kitchen, A.W.T. World Trade, CCI Chemicals Belgium, Siegwerk, Dow Chemical Company.

We also work with chameleon pigments, silicone ink flexibility, security ink features, metal substrate printing, wood printing techniques, glass ink adhesion、 そして EMI shielding inks. Our work covers hybrid ink systems, binder formulations、 そして nano-particle ink technology.

7. Future Trends in Specialty Inks

The world of inks is not still. New ideas are coming fast. Look at these trends:

• Nanotechnology Advances:
  • We see nano-particle ink technology そして self-healing inks.
  • They give a new look to prints.
• Smart Inks:
  • Inks can hold embedded QR codes そして NFC-enabled prints.
  • They help in the digital age.
• Circular Economy:
  • Our inks are 生分解性.
  • They bring a circular economy to life.
• 3D Screen Printing and Hybrid Systems:
  • We see direct-to-garment printing synergy with 3D printing.
  • New methods mix screen prepress workflows そして automated ink dispensing.
• Expanded Substrate Compatibility:
  • More uses for ceramic ink printing, industrial ink applications, conductive inks for electronics、 そして fine art screen printing.
• Improved Quality Controls:
  • Better ink shelf life optimization そして red shift color effects help many brands.
  • Micro-registration adjustments そして static control in printing add to smooth operations.

8. Conclusion & Actionable Takeaways

We have learned a lot. Here are the big points:

• 特殊インク are key tools for screen printers.
• There are many types: metallic inks, thermochromic inks, 暗闇で光るインク, UV-curable inks, puff inks, and more.
• Think of substrate compatibility, 耐久性, environmental standards, curing methods、 そして cost when you choose an ink.
• Many challenges, like adhesion issues そして 色合わせ, have clear solutions.
• Real cases from Nike, Coca-Cola, and Panasonic show that our inks work well.
• DIC Graphics leads with ink innovations, like our UV-Graphicure™ series そして INVIA™ Secure inks.
• The future brings new ideas with nanotechnology, smart inks、 そして circular economy moves.

Take action today. Learn more of our work by visiting our pages on Magenta Specialty Ink, Black Specialty Ink、 そして Extra Black Specialty Ink. You can also see our Purplish-Red Specialty Ink page for more ideas.