What screen printing method is best for plastic materials?

What screen printing method is best for my plastic materials?

When silk screen printing on plastic, it is important to select a machine process that matches the shape of the part to screen a clearly printed image. Our range of equipment has the ability to handle many different screen printing applications.

Flat screen printing
Flat substrates remain in a stable position during the printing process. This is typically achieved by placing the part on a fixture or specialized tooling. This is the most common method for screen printing on caps or lids.

Cylindrical screen printing
Cylindrical or round substrates will need to rotate during the printing process. This can be achieved by driving the part with the squeegee, gear driven, or specialized tooling.This is the method when printing plastic bottles, vials, and jars.

Unique shape screen printing
Some plastic products require creativity and specialized tooling to screen print clear results. Certain factors of the plastic substrate will determine what method is best for screen printing.