Pad printing inks

Pad printing inks are specialized paints for marking graphics and logos on flat, curved, or irregular shapes through the use of a pad printer machine.

Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc.’s pad printer inks deliver durable graphics on plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, silicone, rubber, and custom-formulated materials.

Additionally, we offer color matching services and custom ink formulations for unique, challenging materials. To help customers find the best ink for their application, we offer complementary free adhesion testing and consulting.

Not sure which ink is right for you? Contact us or refer to our ink application chart and our brochure to find the right series of ink for your needs.

Find the Inks for you
Specialty Inks
For Materials (Substrates)
Finish Type
Features
Ink Types

SE Series Silicone Ink

  • This is the world's finest silicone ink, featuring over 40 standard colors.
  • High-opacity ink for silicone rubber parts such as wristbands, swim caps, phone cases, mouth guards, hoses, and more.

DC Series Silicone Ink

The DC Series silicone ink is an air-cure pad printing ink for printing on heat-sensitive silicone products.
  • Two-component ink
  • Matte finish, with excellent elasticity
  • Air-cure or heat-cure printed products

NxT Series Screen Printing Ink

NxT Series Screen Printing ink is the perfect ink to print on elastic rubber bands, nitrile gloves, EVA shoe soles, nylon, tyvek, and other rubber-like substrates.
  • High opacity for single-print applications
  • Extremely flexible, semi-gloss (perfect for textiles)
  • FDA Title 21, Part 177.2600, "Food Contact Compliant"

Natron® MG Series Ink

  • For printing on glass, ceramic, metals, carbon fiber, coated substrates, and thermosetting plastics.
  • High gloss, opacity, and dishwasher safe. Matte finish options available
  • Example applications: Tiles, Stainless Steel Mugs, Ceramic Mugs, Glass Bottles, Coated Metal Parts, Cosmetic Bottles, Light Bulbs, Faucets, etc.

Natron® EK Series Ink

  • Durable ink for printing on plastic
  • Excellent for high-speed automatic printing
  • High-gloss, opaque, unmatched adhesion and reliability
  • Perfect for outdoor exposure
  • For printing on Plastic, Injection Molded Products, Ice Packs, Medical Devices, Vinyl, Cosmetic Containers, Dental Floss Dispensers, etc.

XG Series Screen and Pad Printing Ink

  • Polyurathane pad printing ink for printing on EVA foam stress balls, rubber stress relievers, sporting goods, skateboard wheels, soft-touch surfaces, soft PVC, ID cards, binders, report covers, and textiles, and other soft-touch items.
  • High flexibility, gloss, and opacity.

Natron® ST Series Ink

  • The best ink for pad printing on t-shirt care labels (without tags)
  • Has high opacity, flexibility, and a matte finish
  • Perfect ink for printing EPDM rubber, Soft Touch Surfaces, Nylons, Polyesters, Synthetic fabrics, and other Textiles.

SiliArt color filling ink for engraved silicone products

  • Permanent color filling silicone inks for engraved and de-bossed silicone products.
  • Perfect for hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts.
  • Available in over 40 intermixable color shades.

Natron® SE-F Medical Grade Silicone Ink

  •  Medical grade silicone ink
  • For medical devices, silicone tubes, and other products that need a durable, permanent print

TP Series Ink

  • An all-purpose, high-gloss, high-opacity 1- or 2-component ink.
  • Available in 24 HD colors including metallic colors.
  • Excellent ink for plastics, lacquered surfaces, wood, leather, etc. Print on Pens, Injection Molded Parts, Cosmetic Containers, Food, Packaging, Toys, and Housings.

Natron® BX Series Ink

  • High gloss, 1- or 2-component, universal printing ink
  • High opacity, gloss, and weather resistance
  • Print on translucent plastics, injection molded products, ice packs, medical devices, cosmetic containers

SE-F Medical Grade Ink

  • The world's highest purity silicone ink ever formulated.
  • Manufactured, and purified to exceed the performance requirements of the medical, space, and electronic industries.
  • Medical Class VI-certified SE-F silicone inks offer strong adhesion for long-term stability.

High-Performance Pad Printer Inks for Every material

Choosing the Right Pad Printer Ink. Engineered for Performance. Built for Compatibility.

Selecting the best pad printer ink for your specific application depends on:

  • Material (plastic, metal, glass, ceramic, silicone, etc.)
  • Surface treatment (primer, flame, corona, untreated)
  • Durability requirements (abrasion, chemical, UV exposure)
  • Drying, curing method, and production speed
  • Regulatory or compliance needs
  • Sustainability requirements

Additionally, our technical specialists are available to evaluate your adhesion, drying and curing time, resistance properties, and environmental considerations to ensure optimal performance.

Not sure what pad printer ink is best for your application? Contact us, review our ink application chart, or download the Natron Ink Series brochure to identify the best ink for your specific needs.

Industry-Leading Pad Printer Ink Solutions

Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. has developed high-performance pad printer inks that are durable, adhesive, sustainable, and regulatory compliant for all types of materials. The Natron® Series ink line has MIL-SPEC, medical-grade, high-opacity, and abrasion-resistant formulations for tough industrial applications.

With in-house color matching, custom ink mixing, and adhesion testing, we ensure precise, reliable results for every project. Our compliance team rigorously tests all pad printer inks to meet and exceed industry standards — giving you confidence in durability, performance, and safety.

Find a Local Distributor in Your Area

Our pad printer inks are available across all continents: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Find a sales office, tech support location, stocking warehouse, or distributor serving your region of the world.

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