Teca-Print USA is the world’s leading supplier of pad printing machines and consumables, trusted by manufacturers across industries for over 35 years. In addition to advanced printing systems, we offer a full range of pad printing supplies, including inks, printing pads, cliché plates, and related accessories. By combining advanced automation with emerging technologies, Teca-Print USA enhances traditional pad printing methods to meet the evolving needs of today’s manufacturers.
Pad Printing Ink & Thinners
Teca-Print USA offers a comprehensive selection of pad printing ink, additives, and thinners designed for precision and reliability. Our inks support smooth image transfer from etched plates to printed parts, aided by additives that control viscosity and adhesion.
Mixing Systems and Ink Ranges
We supply 1-component, 1 or 2-component, and 2-component inks for a wide range of substrates and durability requirements. Each formulation is available in NT pigmentations and meets EN 71, Part 3, which regulates the migration of certain elements in toys and similar products.
Pad Printing Thinners
Pad printing thinners are essential for achieving the correct ink consistency. Thinners are fast-evaporating solvents that make the ink tacky enough for transfer during each cycle. The right ratio of ink to thinner improves drying time and transfer quality.
Printing Pads
Printing pads are the essential transfer mechanism in any pad printing machine. During operation, the pad compresses onto the inked cliché plate to pick up the image, then presses onto the part to apply it. Choosing the right pad size, shape, and hardness is critical to achieving sharp, high-quality results.
Teca-Print USA offers printing pads made from raw silicone rubber, silicone oil, and catalyst. This combination not only supports accurate image placement but also extends pad life. With proper care and storage, our pads typically last around 50,000 impressions, offering a reliable return on investment. Actual pad longevity depends on factors like substrate properties, cleaning habits, and storage between runs.
Cliché Plates
Cliché plates, also known as pad printing plates, are the etched surfaces that hold the image to be printed. These plates are essential to print quality and durability, directly affecting image clarity and consistency.
Teca-Print USA offers a range of cliché plates to suit various production needs, including:
- Water wash polymer plates for short runs
- Standard alcohol wash for cup systems
- Long life alcohol wash for longer runs and highest quality prints
- Thin steel plates for 100k-300k impressions lifespan
- Thick steel plates for high-speed, high-volume production (1-3 million impressions)
Plates are created using both photopolymer and acid etching methods, depending on the application. Laser is also available. Our laser systems include:
- CO₂ lasers
- Fiber lasers
Pad Printing Accessories and Supplies
At Teca-Print USA, we provide a complete selection of pad printing accessories and supplies to help you maintain reliable print quality while streamlining your production workflow. In addition to core consumables like inks, pads, and cliché plates, we offer all the essential components needed to support your pad printing system.
Our accessory and supply offerings include:
- Pad printing ink, thinners, and solvents
- Printing pads in a range of sizes and hardness levels
- Cliché plates
- Ink mixing cups, tools, and viscospatulas
- Plate developers and cleaning kits
- Customizable cleaning solutions
- Auxiliary supplies and replacement parts
These tools and materials support clean, efficient operation and help ensure logos, text, and graphics remain sharp and consistent across production runs.
Top Quality Pad Printing Equipment and Supplies From Teca-Print USA
For over 35 years, Teca-Print USA has been a trusted source for high-performance pad printing ink, printing pads, pad printing accessories, and other essential pad printing supplies. Our consumables are designed to support consistent print quality, reduce downtime, and meet the specific needs of modern production environments.
Whether you’re restocking for an existing system or starting a new project, we can supply the materials needed to help you get the job done right.
Contact us to learn more about our full line of consumables and how we can help with your next printing application.
