Screen Printing for Plastic Products
Core Features:
Screen printing is widely used for flat plastic products, supporting large-format printing from A3 size to several square meters. Adhesion on PP and ABS meets ASTM D4541:2022 standards. With UV inks, prints achieve excellent alcohol resistance (tested under 500g force with no fading) and strong abrasion resistance. High-mesh screens and slow-drying thinners are recommended for fine patterns.
Applicable Products:
Washing machine control panels, refrigerator side panels, large home appliance casings, outdoor plastic billboards, plastic storage boxes, and other flat plastic products.
Limitations & Optimizations:
Not ideal for curved surfaces over 15°; segmented operations and CCD alignment can improve accuracy. Flexible inks help reduce cracking in printed plastic products.
Pad Printing Technology for Plastic Products
Technology Upgrade:
UV-curable inks help PS plastic products withstand over 60 dishwasher cycles. ABS materials maintain adhesion with less than 10% degradation after temperature and humidity testing. PE plastics require corona treatment and specialized inks, reducing defect rates from 15% to below 0.5%. Round pads suit curved surfaces, and square pads suit flat surfaces.
Applicable Products:
Handles, electronic buttons, earphone charging cases, remote control keys, medical device components, and small tool parts—especially small or irregular plastic products.
Data Reference:
UV curing significantly enhances abrasion and alcohol resistance. No cracking occurs in thermal cycling from -20°C to 50°C, making it ideal for durable plastic products.
Water Transfer Printing for Plastic Products
Type Classification:
3D water transfer printing suits irregular plastic products such as tableware and bottles, while flat transfer printing is ideal for rulers and stationery panels. Fixed brackets help reduce wrinkles.
Eco-Upgrades & Shortcomings:
Traditional solvent inks have higher VOC emissions and need 48 hours for odor dissipation. Water-based inks meet China Environmental Label (Ten-Ring Certification) and EN13432 standards, reducing odor dissipation to 12 hours. Special activators prevent pattern blurring on plastic products.
Applicable Products:
Disposable tableware, low-end storage boxes, plastic combs, and basic pen barrels—common low-cost plastic products.
Heat Transfer Printing for Plastic Products
Process Breakthrough:
With UV varnish, PP plastic products achieve a 2H pencil hardness rating, withstand over 50 alcohol wipe tests, and gain three times the abrasion resistance of standard heat transfer prints. Temperature and pressure must match material characteristics (PP vs. ABS) to avoid deformation.
Applicable Products:
Thermos shells, appliance panels, cosmetic containers, automotive interior parts, and customized gift boxes — mid- to high-end plastic products.
Process Adaptability:
Supports up to 12-color overprinting, recreating gradients and wood-grain textures. Compatible with gold and silver hot stamping for premium plastic product finishes.
Crystal Stickers for Plastic Products
Timeliness Advantage:
Crystal stickers require no plate-making, ideal for fast customization of plastic products. Designs can be completed within 24 hours, with next-day delivery for small batches. Laser cutting ensures smooth edges even on complex shapes.
Applicable Scenarios:
New product testing, holiday orders, pop-up event merchandise, custom keychains, exhibition signage, and personalized water bottles—perfect for small-batch customization of plastic products.
Adaptability & Performance:
Proper pretreatment reduces adhesion failures. Crystal stickers are compatible with most plastics, withstand -10°C to 50°C, and reach ≥ 1H pencil hardness, making them suitable for everyday plastic products.
About Huashun
Huashun is a trusted flatware manufacturer and food storage container manufacturer based in Jieyang, China, operating in a 1,000-square-meter facility. We specialize in wholesaling flatware, kids’ dinnerware, kitchen utensils, and food storage containers. With more than 200 designs and exports to over 30 countries, Huashun has built a strong global reputation.
With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to producing high-quality, durable products and building long-term partnerships—not one-time deals. Our goal is to deliver timeless, reliable solutions that support the long-term success of our clients.
