DECO TECH and microPrint have been partnered in North America since 1997 and we have hundreds of satisfied customers located throughout North America. Click on the machine images below and you can see; detailed machine photos, machinery specifications, machinery videos, samples of printing applications and even request a price quote. microPrint of Switzerland provides Swiss quality pad printing machinery worldwide and they are outfitted with several unique QC features that take pad printing to a whole new level. If you know a thing or two about pad printing, you will immediately see that these key features can and will make your production run smoother with less scrap rate, and your work life will be a lot easier. With Deco Tech as the exclusive NA microPrint distributor, we outfit all microPrint brand pad printers with the highest quality of pad printing supplies, such as: silicone pads, pad printing plates/ clichés, Printcolor brand inks, custom tooling, microPrint brand ink cups with either hard steel or ceramic rings and much more.
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Deco Tech is the industry leader in providing turnkey pad printing automations. With nearly four decades of experience, we have been involved with several hundred automated pad printing systems, ranging from simple semi-automated machines to highly complex full automations with auto loading and unloading.
microPrint SMART SERIES: Looking for a high quality Swiss precision built pad printing system that won’t break the bank? The microPrint SMART Series are a lower cost 1 and 2 color pad printing machine line that are well suited for both entry level pad printing and industrial pad printing applications. The SMART Series machines are all pneumatic driven and the vertical pad stroke cylinder is outfitted with a magnetic sensor, and you can adjust & set the pad stroke lengths (cliché and part strokes) from the control panel located on the front of the machine. The touch screen panel is easy to operate, and it features an LCD display. The SMART Series are available with automatic pad cleaning but not with VISCOMATIC™ ink viscosity controls.
LCN SERIES: These are the pad printing machines that made microPrint famous worldwide. These unique LC Series pad transfer machines are designed similar to a hot stamping press with a single post to adjust the height of the print head. These machines come standard with built in automatic pad cleaning device and are available with a VISCOMATIC™ ink viscosity control system.applications. The SMART Series has touch screen interface with LCD display and is available with automatic pad cleaning device.microPrint manufactures Swiss quality pad printing machinery that is outfitted with several unique QC features that take pad printing to a whole new level
microPrint M SERIES: The microPrint ML Series pad printers are the absolute top of the line with added features for production and quality control, such as linear motor controls, servo driven vertical pad stroke (optional), multi-axis robotic part movement, micro adjustable positioning controls from the touch screen, automatic pad cleaning, VISCOMATIC™ ink viscosity controls, job data storage, and much more. The ML Series are hybrid controlled and feature linear motor control (horizontal axis) and pneumatic controls (vertical axis with optical encoder). The MS Series of pad print machines are all pneumatic driven and are available with automatic pad cleaning and VISCOMATIC™ ink viscosity controls.
microPrint MODUL SERIES: are intelligent linear motor controlled pad printing systems that feature multi-axis programmability from the touch screen, and you can join as many modules together as needed for multi-color printing. The microPrint MODUL Series are Swiss precision machines that are the ultimate solution for custom tailoring your pad printing automation. The MODUL Series are fully modular in design and the electronic controls features the industry leading Beckhoff PLC controls and LCD touch screen operator interface. The microPrint MODUL Series pad printers are equipped with added features for production and quality control, such as linear motor controls, servo or linear motor driven vertical pad stroke (optional), micro adjustable positioning controls from the touch screen, automatic pad cleaning, VISCOMATIC™ ink viscosity controls, job data storage, and much more.
The microPrint MODUL 170 is the newest addition in their line of MODUL Series pad transfer printing machines and this pad printing press replaced the former MODUL 160.
The microPrint MODUL 220 is the "big daddy" in their line of MODUL Series pad transfer printing machines. The MODUL machines can be ordered as standalone print heads or as part of an automated system.
SPECIALIZED PAD PRINTING EQUIPMENT: microPrint designs and builds a variety of custom pad printing machinery that are useful for unique pad printing applications. The 5-STAR is a programmable 1 to 5 color servo indexed pad printing work station that offers the maximum in flexibility and is the perfect machine for an injection molding house with a variety of pad printing jobs. The SELECTA-150 is a multi-axis CNC digital "typewriter" that allows you to pick up and print variable data on your products. The MSS Series of machines are 90° swivel pad printers that swing the pad(s) horizontally.applications. The SMART Series has touch screen interface with LCD display and is available with automatic pad cleaning device.microPrint manufactures Swiss quality pad printing machinery that is outfitted with several unique QC features that take pad printing to a whole new level
To quote one of our very good customers, "The microPrint 5-STAR is the most innovative & versatile pad printing machine I have ever seen… and I've seen them all!"
DecoTech is a consultant for microPrint, that builds a full range of automation accessories for your pad printing needs. These solutions include rotary table indexers, oval race track indexers, part shuttles, pad lifters, 3D robotic part manipulators and much more automation components for your automation needs.
Below are some examples of pad printing applications done on microPrint machinery.
RotaryHammerHousing
These rotary hammer parts were pad printed on the microPrint LCN-151 pad printer and the graphics are applied to both sides of the part with an automatic turning device.
PenBarrels
These decorative pen barrels were pad printed on the microPrint Modul-130 machinery in a fully automated system.
SiliconeKeyCaps
These silicone keys were pad printed on a microPrint LCN-131 pad printer.
AutomotiveWheelCapInserts
These center wheel caps were pad printing on the microPrint LCN-131 machinery.
MicroSDCards
The microPrint 5-STAR is well suited for pad printing on model train cars with up to five colors.
BathroomFaucetKnobs
These Hot and Cold graphics were pad printed on a microPrint LCN-131 pad printer.
ModelTrainCars
The microPrint 5-STAR is well suited for pad printing on model train cars with up to five colors.
LOWRANCEGPSFacePlate
The microPrint 5-STAR was used to decorate these LOWRANCE GPS facias. For faster production it is also possible to utilize the MODUL 130 machines
ChristmasTreeOrnaments
All types of Christmas Tree Ornaments can be pad printed on the microPrint 5-STAR.