{"id":536474,"date":"2026-06-18T22:45:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newjerseyheadlines.com\/news\/story\/536474\/usage-method-of-waterbased-ink.html"},"modified":"2026-06-18T22:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:45:32","slug":"usage-method-of-waterbased-ink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.northcarolinaheadlines.com\/news\/story\/536474\/usage-method-of-waterbased-ink.html","title":{"rendered":"Usage Method Of Water-Based Ink – Specifications and Industry Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preparations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Materials and Tools<\/p>\n

Water-based ink: Select the appropriate type based on the substrate (textiles, paper, plastics, etc.)<\/p>\n

Screen: Choose the mesh count (usually 80-200, use a higher mesh count for detailed patterns)<\/p>\n

Scraping plate: Hardness 70-85 degrees, made of rubber or polyurethane.<\/p>\n

Substrate: T-shirts, paper, plastics, metals, etc.<\/p>\n

Auxiliary tools: Mixing knife, washing water for the screen, drying equipment<\/p>\n

Printing operation process:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 1: Plate installation and positioning<\/p>\n

Fix the screen on the printing table and adjust the positioning of the substrate<\/p>\n

Screen gap (the gap between the screen and the substrate): 2-5mm<\/p>\n

Step 2: Ink application and printing<\/p>\n

Ink pouring: Pour an appropriate amount of ink (about 10-15 cm wide) at one end of the screen<\/p>\n

Ink return: Use the scraping plate to gently push the ink to the starting point of printing, keeping the mesh moist<\/p>\n

Printing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scraping plate angle: 60-75°<\/p>\n

Pressure: Moderate (visible ink passing through the mesh is acceptable)<\/p>\n

Speed: Uniform and constant, usually 15-30 cm\/s<\/p>\n

Travel: Scrape once to avoid multiple scraping causing edge bleeding<\/p>\n

Drying and curing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Textiles: Heat air drying, 120-150°C, 1-3 minutes<\/p>\n

Paper: Natural drying\/drying, room temperature 30 minutes or 80°C drying<\/p>\n

Plastics \/ metals: Drying, 60-80°C, 10-20 minutes<\/p>\n

Cleaning and maintenance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Screen plate cleaning<\/p>\n

Immediately rinse after printing (water-based ink is easy to wash off when not dry)<\/p>\n

Use special washing water for stubborn residues<\/p>\n

Avoid using organic solvents (they will damage the water-based system)<\/p>\n

Equipment maintenance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scraping plate: Wipe with a soft cloth to avoid solvent corrosion<\/p>\n

Screen plate: Cleaned and dried after washing, stored in a dark place<\/p>\n

Special application techniques:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thick plate printing: Use a low mesh count screen plate (60-80 mesh), add thickening agent, multiple overlapping prints<\/p>\n

Four-color dots: High mesh count screen plate (200-305 mesh), low viscosity ink, precise alignment<\/p>\n

Foaming effect: Add foaming agent, heat expand after printing<\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Foshan Sophah Screen Printing Technology Co., Ltd.<\/a>
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Country:<\/strong> China
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.sophah-chemical.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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