Thick steel pad printing plate

THICK STEEL PLATE MATERIAL (CLICHE)

Thick steel pad printing plates are an excellent alternative to polymer, thin steel, and laser plates. Thick steel plate material meet the demanding tolerance specifications of both open ink well and closed ink cup technologies. Our plates are 10mm thick and made from high-grade steel, which enables durability and a long lifespan. Additionally, these plates provide a stable and level surface for etching images and texts with precision and accuracy.

Lastly, we can etch plates to any depth as required by our customers. Thick steel pad printing plates are an essential component in achieving high-quality and reliable pad prints in industrial and commercial applications.

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How thick are pad printing plates?

The most common pad printing plates have a thickness of 0.25mm, 0.3 mm, or 0.5mm. These pad printing plates are made of steel and have a photosesitive (light-sensitive) coating. Additionally, there are also aluminum-based printing plates that have a 4–6 mm thickness. These steel pad printing plates are made out of steel, coated with a photosensitive layer, and covered with black foil. These pad printing plates can be used on both surfaces. Thick steel pad printing plates and ceramic pad printing plates have a thickness of 10 mm. Check out our article about the pad printing consumables that you need.

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