Introduction
Packaging Ink · Plastic Substrates is developed for PVC, PC, PP and PET, for screen, pad and gravure printing. Plastics have low surface energy and are non-absorbent, so adhesion and curing requirements are far higher than on paper. This series uses a tailored resin system and curing parameters to deliver strong adhesion, scratch resistance and solvent resistance.
Features
- Strong adhesion — resin system optimized for low-surface-energy plastics
- Scratch and solvent resistant for consumer and industrial parts
- Controllable gloss — matte or gloss versions
- Security functions can be layered in, such as UV invisible or thermochromic
Processes & Substrates
For PVC, PC, PP and PET. Screen printing suits flat parts, pad printing small irregular parts, and gravure continuous web work; corona or flame treatment can further improve adhesion where needed.
Applications
- Cosmetic and personal-care bottles, caps and tubes
- Decorative shells and marks for electronics and appliances
- Anti-counterfeit and decorative printing on toys and stationery
- Industrial plastic part marking
Customization & Printed Proofs
Color, gloss and functional effects are customizable. Send us your actual substrate and use conditions and we will supply free printed proofs to verify adhesion and scratch resistance on press.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selection, detection, printing and ordering — answered.
Which plastic substrates does this packaging ink suit?
PVC, PC, PP and PET among common plastics. Because surface energy and polarity differ greatly between plastics, we recommend sending actual substrate samples for a proof to confirm adhesion and scratch resistance before mass production.
Which printing process do you recommend?
Screen, pad and gravure printing all work, chosen by part geometry and volume: flat parts usually screen printed, small irregular parts pad printed, and continuous web work gravure printed.
How is adhesion on plastic ensured?
The key is substrate pre-treatment and curing conditions. We can advise on whether corona or flame treatment is needed, how to clean the surface, and suitable drying/curing parameters, and provide samples for testing before volume production.
What are typical applications?
Cosmetic and personal-care packaging, decorative shells for electronics and appliances, caps and tubes, anti-counterfeit marks on toys and stationery housings, and industrial plastic part marking.
Can color and functional effects be customized?
Yes. Color and gloss (matte/gloss) are customizable, and security functions can be layered in, such as UV fluorescent, thermochromic or optically variable composite systems. Free printed proofs are available.
