Deco Tech manufactures a complete lineup of high-performance silicone pads designed for the most demanding pad printing applications. Whether you're printing on medical components, automotive parts, consumer electronics, or textured promotional products, our premium pads are engineered for superior ink transfer, long life, and consistent performance.

We offer three advanced silicone formulations to suit nearly any production challenge:
DuraPro™, Stat-X™, and Printz™.

At Deco Tech, we don’t just sell premium silicone pads—we engineer and mold them to fit your exact printing requirements. From one-off prototypes to high-volume production, our team can design custom pad shapes and sizes based on your artwork, substrate, geometry, and ink system.

Each of our proprietary silicone formulations delivers unique advantages:

• DuraPro™: High-durability, exceptional ink release, ideal for a wide range of industrial applications
• Stat-X™: Anti-static silicone to prevent ink webbing and reduce dust attraction—perfect for electronics and clean environments
• Printz™: Economical yet high-performance silicone with fast break-in time and balanced print characteristics

Trusted since 1987 and made in Southern California, Deco Tech pads are precision-molded in-house and used by top manufacturers across industries for maximum durability, print clarity, and repeatability.

Pad selection is critical. Every printed part has unique surface contours, ink requirements, and material characteristics that can affect print quality. Choosing the right pad ensures proper ink pickup, smooth transfer, and crisp image definition—especially on challenging 3D surfaces.

Use the right formulation for your job:

• Stat-X™: For sensitive electronics and static-sensitive substrates
• DuraPro™: For rugged use and high-speed production
• Printz™: For general-purpose use and excellent cost-performance balance

Need help selecting the right pad for your application? Contact our experts at sales@decotechgroup.com or call 714-639-DECO.

Trusted by leading manufacturers since 1997, DuraPro™ is our flagship premium silicone pad formulation. Made from the highest-grade German silicone rubber, DuraPro™ pads deliver:

• Superior durability for high-volume production
• Consistent, repeatable ink transfer across production runs
• Outstanding chemical resistance (including solvent exposure)
• Excellent flexibility and cut resistance
• Ideal for all ink types including 2-component, 1-component, and UV-curable inks

Available in hardness ranges from 65 to 20 Shore A (00 scale), DuraPro™ is the benchmark material by which all others are measured. It’s the industry standard for consistent print quality and long pad life.

Stat-X™ silicone pads are engineered to eliminate the #1 enemy of sharp pad printing: static electricity. Standard pads can build up static during printing, leading to issues such as:

• Ink "spider-webbing" or ghosting around fine details
• Dust and debris attraction
• Damage to sensitive electronic components due to static discharge

Stat-X™ solves these problems with an innovative, conductive silicone compound that cannot be charged with static electricity. The result:

• No dust buildup
• Sharper edge definition
• No risk of ESD damage to electronics

Stat-X™ pads are ideal for electronics, medical devices, and other cleanroom or static-sensitive applications. Available in 65 to 40 Shore A durometer.

Looking for performance and affordability? Printz™ is our newest formulation and is rapidly becoming the pad of choice for many customers.

• Distinctive “Purple Rain” color for easy identification
• Delivers crisp image pickup and transfer
• Breaks in quickly and maintains consistent ink laydown
• Compatible with all common pad printing inks

Printz™ pads are an excellent fit for budget-conscious operations that still demand high print quality and durability. Available in 65 to 40 Shore A durometer.

If you do not know which pad(s) will fit your needs we will assist you in selecting the proper pad shape for your application. Please call our customer service department, but before you call we need the following information:

1. Machine type and model number

2. Inkwell and/ or cliché dimensions

3. Size and description of the part to be printed

4. Substrate material type

5. Part drawing (if possible) or please send us sample parts

6. Description of texture (if any) on the parts

7. Copy of artwork

One of the most frequently asked questions in the early stages of learning the do's and don'ts of the pad printing process is figuring out what pad to use for the part you are printing on.