Basic Info.
Transfer Mode
Direct Printing
Method
Water Transfer Printing
Usage
Metal, Plastic,Glass, Resin
Transport Package
50PCS/CTN
Specification
Different shape and size can be printed
Product Description
Water Transfer Printing Description
Water transfer printing is a kind of special transfer printing technology, specifically for the irregular, uneven surface. Traditional transfer printing is helpless on the complex surface of the work piece, and water transfer that face this problem is significantly relaxed. This process can be applied to a variety of materials. As long as the surface can be painted, water transfer is suitable. This technology on decorative products can greatly improve the added value of the products, because of vivid pattern and color. This transfer technology can be referred to as the twenty-first Century revolution of the transfer printing technology.
Water Transfer Printing Principle
Water transfer printing is a special process of water soluble film as the medium. Firstly print pattern color in the thin film, then place it on the surface of the water. The ink of colorful patterns is evenly transfer and adhesion on the surface of the product under water pressure, and the film is dissolved in the water. After cleaning and drying, then spray a layer of transparent protective topcoat, last this product is like wearing a beautiful coat , show a very different kind of beautiful visual effect. Water Transfer Printing Processing1. Clean Product Surface 2. Spray Base Primer3. Dry Base Primer4. Put the film on the Water5. Spray Activator6. Product Hydro Dipping7. Wash the surface8. Dry the water 9. Spray top clear coat 10. Dry Clear coat Water Transfer Printing ApplicationSteering wheel, Electronics, Toy, Phone, Mouse, Clock, keyboard, Hair dryer,
Table, Cabinet, Ashtray, Helmet, Pen, Vase, Bottle, Lighting, Air cleaner, Glasses,
Wall, Ceiling, Cable, Shoe, Heel, Sole, Vamp, Cosmetic, Kitchen, Packing, Door,
Floor, Window, Handle, Furniture, Pen, Gift, Remote controller, Truck, Toilet.
Metal, Wood, Marble, ABS, PC, PP, PVC, PU, PE, TPU, EVA, PET, PBT, TPR,
PPS, Kevlar fiber, Poly, Resin, Nylon, Silicone, Cement, Stone, Plastic, Glass .
FAQ1. What is Water Transfer Printing ?
Water Transfer Printing (also known as hydrographic, immersion printing, camo dipping, hydro imaging and cubic printing) is a surface decorating process where elaborate graphics like wood grain, carbon fiber, camouflage, geometrical designs, etc… are applied to a 3-D product surface. Water Transfer Printing process is extensively used to decorate items that range from entire all-terrain vehicles and car dashboards to small items like bike helmets or other automotive trim. Films can be applied to all types of substrates including plastic, fiberglass, wood, ceramic, and metal. 2. Is Water Transfer Printing durable?
We like to let our product speak for itself. Some of world largest clients are automobile, Camera, electronic manufacturers who demand highest standards of quality and durability. Many parts we manufacture spend the majority of their lives in direct exposure. The clear coat we use is automotive grade, designed to withstand nature and time.3. Do I have to spray a decorated part with clear coat ?
Clear Coat is an important part of the paint process. It assures optimal results for scratching firmness and longevity.
4. How do I apply final clear coat?
Use a high quality clear coat for the final finish. Whether its flat, semi-gloss or gloss the final coat should be durable enough to protect the part. Once the clear coat has dried you need to inspect it for defects. Most minor defects like orange peel look, or debris in the finish can be wet sanded and polished out at this stage. There are a few exceptions to this.
5. How difficult is it to learn the process?
24-hours of training is conducted and historically it takes an additional period of two to three weeks to fine-tune the production line.
6. What are all the components needed to successfully produce a decorated item?
The essential components are: (1). The ink film with selected design/pattern. (2). Patented activator (3). A hand sanding device (4). A spray gun and air compressor (5). Primer, the selected base coat paint, and clear coat (6). The specifically designed water transfer printing system (7). A device or fixture to hold the item while it is being dipped (8). A constant water supply, drainage system, and an aerated room
7. What is the equipment require for immersion printing film ?
It require tanks (manual / automatic ) , washing station , oven, spray booth to finish the process of Water Transfer Printing .
8. Do I need washing station for Hydro Dipping ?
Yes, after transfer with PVA film on decorated part , it need Washing machines to clear over the subject.9. Do I need oven to dry decorated parts?
Yes, it better dry by oven , it is because dust will cover the subject while it dry by nature ,the oven temperature should be around 50-70 degree for the plastic material.
10. What size of spray gun do you recommend for Hydrographic?
We recommend 0.8~1.3Ømm , not over 1.3Ømm , for activator it require high quality Precisely spray gun to work with it.
11. Should I set up the water tank to soak the decorated parts ?
We recommend to add more water tank to soak decorated part for ink more stable on decorated part.
12. What type of material doesn't require base coat process ?
Normally ABS doesn't require any base coat , but to match the design , it has to be paint the base color to match the art.
13. Can items be reprinted if transfer not correctly ?
Yes , when you done the Immersion Printing , it come with defect spot or the result unacceptable , it can remove by the activator or the chemicals , but the fast way is repaint the base coat to cover it.
14. How many film patterns do you have ?
We have Marble, Wood, Camouflage, Animal, Water drop, Flower, Flag , Cartoon, Carbon fiber, Flame, Cloud, Geometric, Skull and other design film patterns for your choice.
Address:
Room 401, Unit 3, Building 11, Zongtang District 1, Jiangdong Street, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
Business Type:
Manufacturer/Factory, Trading Company
Business Range:
Arts & Crafts, Auto, Motorcycle Parts & Accessories, Chemicals, Consumer Electronics, Lights & Lighting, Manufacturing & Processing Machinery, Packaging & Printing, Tools & Hardware
Company Introduction:
Yiwu Li Xian Trading Company is a professional supplier on research, production, sales of various transfer printing film, Transfer paper, printing materials, equipment, thermos bottles, craft gifts, plastic hardware accessories, silicone tube, silicone rubber molded products, handbag accessories, bathroom building materials, sports and outdoor products, electronic products, resin glass products, household products, and other daily necessities. We also offer hydro dipping service, technology support and local training of machine operation.
All products we produce and sell is adopted by advanced production technique, fully automated production equipment, excellent engineering team. All can be customized according to the client′s demand. Our Products has stable quality with various manufacturing resources from Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Guangdong, and other provinces, which are widely used in building material decoration, glass, Silicone, Metal, ceramic, Home Furnishing, Car, Motorcycle, clock, electronic products, footwear and the other industries.
Our products are non-toxic, environmentally safe standard and can be through light, abrasion, aging resistance, high and low temperature test.
We sincerely hope to establish mutually beneficial cooperation with each other, equality and mutual trust, reliable quality, safety first, and service priority principles to develop the market more openly and serve every customer well.