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Complete Pad Printing Solutions

Industrial Pad Printing Machines, Inks, Pads & Clichés

Deco Tech supplies complete pad printing systems for precision manufacturing and reliable, high-volume production. Our solutions include Swiss-engineered microPrint machinery, Deco Tech single- and multi-color pad printing machines, Printcolor inks, USA-made silicone transfer pads, steel and polymer clichés, custom tooling, automation, operator training and technical support.

Industrial Pad Printing Equipment

Built around your part, artwork and production requirements.

Everything required for a complete pad printing process.

From industrial pad printing machines and automation to inks, silicone pads and custom clichés, Deco Tech provides the equipment, consumables and technical support required for dependable production.

01 / MACHINERY

Pad Printing Machines

Single-color, multi-color, servo-driven and automated pad printing machinery for industrial production.

02 / INKS

Pad Printing Inks

Swiss-formulated Printcolor inks for plastics, metals, glass, medical devices and demanding applications.

03 / PADS

Silicone Printing Pads

USA-made silicone transfer pads in a wide range of shapes, sizes, hardnesses and formulations.

04 / CLICHÉS

Pad Printing Clichés

Thin steel, thick steel, polymer and laser-etchable clichés manufactured and inspected in-house.

Pad printing for demanding industrial applications.

Our industrial pad printing equipment and consumables support medical devices, syringes and surgical components; automotive knobs, buttons and molded parts; cosmetic and personal care packaging; consumer electronics housings and user interfaces; promotional products such as pens, golf balls and drinkware; glass and metal containers for beverages and cosmetics; and industrial panels, dials and membrane switch overlays.

  • Medical Devices
  • Syringes & Surgical Components
  • Automotive Components
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Cosmetic Packaging
  • Promotional Products
  • Glass & Metal Containers
  • Industrial Panels & Controls

SWISS-ENGINEERED microPrint PAD PRINTING MACHINERY

SINGLE COLOR · MULTI COLOR · SERVO LINEAR MOTOR DRIVEN · AUTOMATION READY PAD PRINTERS

microPrint of Switzerland designs and manufactures precision pad printing machinery renowned for its exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation. Each system is built with advanced engineering and unique quality control features that take pad printing to a new level of performance and consistency.

microPrint pad transfer printers are equipped with industry-leading innovations such as automatic ink viscosity control, automatic pad cleaning systems, and user-friendly interfaces — all designed to improve print accuracy, reduce operator intervention, and increase production efficiency. These advanced features, combined with Swiss craftsmanship, make microPrint machines the benchmark in high-end pad printing technology.

DECO TECH PAD PRINTING MACHINES

Affordable, Reliable Pad Printing Solutions for Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers

At Deco Tech, we build pad printing equipment for small to mid-sized manufacturers who need reliable machines that just work — day after day, shift after shift. Our lineup includes systems that are easy to set up, adaptable to custom tooling, and designed with real-world production challenges in mind.

Whether you’re printing on curved plastics, metals, or specialty parts, we back every system with U.S.-based support, operator training, and a full inventory of inks, pads, clichés, and cleaning gear. Our goal is simple: to make sure your pad printing process is consistent, cost-effective, and production-ready from day one

INK CUP AND CLICHE CLEANING SYSTEMS

Our Swiss-made, eco-friendly pad printing cleaning systems are engineered for safe and effective cleaning of ink cups and pad printing plates (clichés). These systems use a water-based cleaning solution that is continuously filtered and recirculated — eliminating the need for frequent replacement of the cleaning agent and significantly reducing waste.

Designed for efficiency and long-term use, these units help maintain optimal print quality by keeping your tooling consistently clean. The system can also be configured to accommodate rotogravure and flexographic parts, making it a versatile solution for facilities handling multiple print technologies.

Fully AUTOMATED PAD PRINTING SYSTEMS

Deco Tech provides you with a turn-key solution for your automated pad printing machinery needs. Our automated pad transfer printing solution come with features such as; rotary indexing tables (servo or mechanical), multi-axis Robot part moving devices, servo driven oval track indexer (carousel indexer), dock and lock pallet transport systems, tank track style indexers and much more. Deco Tech and microPrint work in concert to design and fabricate a world-class automated pad printing system that will meet your specific needs and budget. Our automated pad print equipment can also be outfitted with; robotic handling devices (auto load and auto eject), centrifugal & vibratory bowl feeders, assembly stations, drilling & welding operations, pre-treatment (flame or corona) and visual camera inspection systems. Furthermore we can integrate IR (infrared), Convection and UV curing equipment into your pad print automation. Call us to arrange a free (no obligations) "decorating method consultation" and we will help you find the best printing method for your precise needs.

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PRINTCOLOR PAD PRINTING INKS – SWISS-MADE
ISO-CERTIFIED, MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL GRADE

Printcolor of Switzerland is an ISO 9001 pad printing ink supplier that provides their 700 series of pad printing inks which are super high quality products that provide high-opacity, glossy (or matt finish upon request) inks that exhibit superior printing results. Printcolor inks are certified for many electronic and automotive applications including both interior and exterior components and furthermore they offer Class VI medical grade pad transfer inks that are approved for printing on implantable medical devices. Deco Tech is the master North American distributor for Printcolor Screen Ltd.

PAD PRINTING DRYING CONVEYORS
IR & UV CURING SYSTEMS
FOR INDUSTRIAL PAD PRINTING

Deco Tech provides turn-key pad printing solutions including stand alone drying conveyors in either IR hot air drying units or UV curing conveyors. We offer both small and large sized drying conveyors and our professional sales team can assist you in finding the right drying conveyor unit for your needs.

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SILICONE PAD PRINTING PADS – MADE IN THE USA

Deco Tech manufactures high quality silicone transfer pads for pad printing applications in hundreds of shapes, hardness' & durometers. Check out our on-line pad catalog of silicone print pads. We manufacture our silicone printing pads in two silicone rubber formulations including our economically priced DURA LITE™ pad printing pads which require little or no break-in period and our high performance DURA PRO™ series pad print pads that are formulated for long pad life and provide high quality printing results.

PAD PRINTING FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
USP CLASS VI CERTIFIED INKS

Deco Tech distributes printcolor pad printing inks that are USP class VI certified for printing on medical devices that come in close contact with the human body. These medical grade inks are tested for System Toxicity, and Intracutaneously Toxicity ensuring they meet the FDA standards for safety. Printcolor has received medical grade Class VI certification for three of their pad printing inks series, namely; 711, 752 and 747 UV pad printing inks. Deco Tech can provide our medical customers with a full detailed cyto-toxicity report on these three pad printing ink series' (certification was done for black and white ink colors only in these three ink formulations, however other colors have passed these tests as well).

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FIXTURING & TOOLING SERVICES FOR PAD PRINTING

At Deco Tech we manufacture high quality part holding or "nesting fixtures" for your pad printing jobs. From our machine shop we can craft you a part fixture that will hold your various products securely and precisely. We provide fast turn-around and we specialize in building both one-off part holding fixtures and/ or multiple CNC machined tooling fixtures for your pad printing automation

PAD PRINTING PLATES / CLICHÉS
FAST TURNAROUND, MULTIPLE OPTIONS

Deco Tech provides a full range of (cut to size) water wash & alcohol wash photo polymer pad printing clichés as well as providing the etching service to chem-etch both thin (0.5mm) and thick (10mm) steel pad print clichés in a variety of sizes to fit most popular brands of pad print machinery. Call our customer service department to check on prices and delivery time. Typically we ship clichés to our customers within 24 to 48 hours after receipt of order.

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PAD PRINTING INK CUPS & RINGS
HARDENED STEEL & CERAMIC OPTIONS

At Deco Tech we offer a full range of both hard steel and ceramic ink rings that can fit on a variety of different brand pad printing machines. We offer ink cup rings ranging in size from 40mm to 180mm. Check our ink cup size chart to see if we have the right sized ink cup replacement ring for your brand of pad print machine. We can also provide retro-fit kits to convert many different brands of pad transfer machines to use our innovative microPrint cup holding system (magnetic cups).

CLEANING CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES
FOR PAD PRINTING

Deco Tech provides a full range of cleaning chemicals and cleaning supplies that are used with the traditional cleaning equipment. Our low VOC Neo-Solv 114 universal pad printing and screen printing ink cleaner was developed for the California market to meet the SCAQMD's rules for providing cleaning products that provide lower VOC levels.

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