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Using a stencil and squeegee in screen printing on plastic.
  • July 20, 2026
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Screen Printing on Plastic: Paint Selection, Surface Preparation and Application Guide

Screen Printing on Plastic: Paint Selection, Surface Preparation and Application Guide Screen printing on plastic is a durable printing method used to transfer logos, text, symbols, or graphics onto packaging, promotional products, machine panels, plastic sheets, bottles, boxes, caps, labels, and industrial parts. However, not all plastic surfaces have the same chemical composition. Paints that adhere well to PVC […]

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This image explains why screen printing ink doesn't adhere properly, showing the application of different colored screen printing inks to a surface.
  • July 20, 2026
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Why Doesn't Screen Printing Paint Adhere? Reasons and Solutions for Paint That Doesn't Adhere to Surfaces.

Why Doesn't Screen Printing Ink Adhere? Reasons and Solutions for Ink That Doesn't Adhere to the Surface Why doesn't screen printing ink adhere? There is no single answer to this question. The ink peeling off the printing surface, lifting with a fingernail, coming off with tape, running off during washing, or being wiped away with light friction; incorrect ink selection, dirty surface, low surface energy, insufficient drying, incorrect additive ratio, inadequate ink transfer, or unsuitable printing […]

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Screen printing on metal is applied using a squeegee and a screen printing plate.
  • July 20, 2026
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How to do screen printing on metal?

How is screen printing done on metal? Screen printing on metal is the process of transferring text, logos, warning signs, scales, symbols, or technical graphics onto a metal part using a screen printing stencil and an appropriate ink system. Aluminum sheets, stainless steel parts, machine panels, metal labels, electrical panels, enclosure boxes, and various industrial parts can be printed using this method. However, successful metal printing requires more than just [...]

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In industrial screen printing, paint is transferred to the surface using a stencil and a squeegee.
  • July 13, 2026
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What is Industrial Screen Printing? Machine, Production Line and Equipment Selection Guide

What is Industrial Screen Printing? Machine, Production Line and Equipment Selection Guide. Industrial screen printing is a stencil printing method that enables controlled, repeatable, and production-oriented printing on textiles, plastics, PVC, glass, metal, paper, cardboard, wood, labels, panels, packaging parts, and various promotional products. Ink or paint is applied through open areas on a stretched silk or synthetic mesh […]

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A stretched mesh surface and a screen printing plate are used for measuring screen printing plate tension.
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How to Measure and Adjust Screen Printing Plate Tension?

How to Measure and Adjust Screen Printing Plate Tension? Screen printing plate tension refers to how balanced and stable the mesh fabric stretched over the plate frame remains under a specific force. For the silk to separate from the surface in a timely manner during printing, for the image not to stretch, for colors to be accurately reproduced, and for the squeegee pressure to be controlled, the tension must not only be high but also evenly distributed across the entire plate. […]

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Paint application and plastic surface preparation for screen printing on PE and PP.
  • July 13, 2026
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How to do screen printing on PE and PP?

How is screen printing done on PE and PP? Screen printing on PE and PP is not simply about transferring paint to the plastic surface. Due to the low surface energy of polyethylene and polypropylene surfaces, the production additives used, and mold release residues, the paint may not sufficiently wet the surface. As a result, even if the print looks smooth at first, it may peel off during the tape test, be wiped off by friction, or the product may be damaged […]

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Different colors of screen printing paints are available for selecting screen printing paint according to the surface.
  • July 13, 2026
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How to Choose Screen Printing Paint According to Surface Type?

How to Choose Screen Printing Paint According to Surface? Choosing screen printing paint according to the surface is one of the fundamental decisions that determines not only how beautiful the print looks, but also how well it adheres to the surface, how scratches it resists, how quickly it dries, and how it doesn't peel off during use. A paint developed for textiles may not work on hard plastic, an ink prepared for PVC may not work on glass surfaces, or a system used for absorbent paper may not work on coated surfaces […]

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How to apply emulsion? The process of applying emulsion to a screen printing plate using a coating groove.
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How to Apply Emulsion? Screen Printing Mold Coating Guide

How to Apply Emulsion? Screen Printing Plate Coating Guide How to apply emulsion? Screen printing emulsion is applied to a cleaned, degreased, and completely dried mesh using a coating groove with balanced pressure, a constant angle, and continuous movement. The plate is first coated according to the coating program recommended by the product manufacturer, then dried horizontally with the printing surface facing down in a dark, dust-free, and controlled environment. Emulsion […]

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A comparison of screen printing and digital printing, shown on a printing machine and printing surface.
  • 8 July 2026
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Screen Printing or Digital Printing? Which is More Suitable for Which Job?

Screen Printing or Digital Printing? Which is Right for Which Job? Short answer: There is no single answer to the question of whether screen printing or digital printing is better. Screen printing may be more advantageous for high-volume, durable, opaque-colored, special-surface, and repetitive productions. However, for low-volume, personalized, multi-color gradient, photo-detailed, and rapidly changing jobs, digital printing is more suitable. […]

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Screen printing dies with different mesh numbers for screen printing silk number selection.
  • 8 July 2026
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How to Choose the Silk Screen Printing Number?

How to Choose the Right Screen Printing Silk Number? Choosing the right screen printing silk number is a technical decision that directly affects the ink thickness, detail clarity, drying behavior, and plate performance in the print. Therefore, there is no single answer to the question "which silk number is better?". The correct answer depends on the surface to be printed on, the type of ink to be used, the design detail, the plate size, the squeegee stiffness, and the production volume. […]

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