Screen Printing, Pad Printing,& Hot Foil Printing
Versatile printing methods for promotional printing and industrial marking.
Screen printing is a popular and widely used method for printing onto a wide variety of products. These products are generally either flat or cylindrical. Ink is required for this process.
Pad printing can be carried out onto surfaces that are not flat and is the most versatile technique for product decoration. This is also an ink based printing process.
Hot foil printing is used to add shiny metallic finishes to a wide variety of products, mostly flat in nature. It is a totally dry print method, making it very convenient.
Together these three techniques cover a very wide range of printing requirements.
QUICK LINKS
- Screen Printing - Equipment introduction and product ideas
- Frequently asked questions about Screen Printing
- Pad Printing - Equipment introduction and product ideas
- Frequently asked questions about Pad Printing
- Hot Foil Printing - Equipment introduction and product ideas
- Frequently asked questions about Hot Foil Printing
Some products may only lend themselves to being printed in one specific way, while others may be compatible with the use of one or more methods. An example would be a product with a flat surface and an image area that could be personalised using either print methodology. The deciding factor to select a suitable machine to print the product in such a case would be to some extent at least, user preference.
Another consideration would be, which printing technique would offer more scope for your particular business?
Screen printing
Screen printing onto garments or t-shirts in particular is a popular start-up business for the entrepreneur. Printed garments are in constant demand both as work wear and promotional give-away's.
Dalesway offer a range of silk screen equipment to suit all budgets, particularly those of entrepreneurs who are serious about the growth and success of their business venture rather than looking purely to purchase the cheapest solution.
Our range of silk screen printing equipment is comprehensive, offering both manual and semi automatic solutions and these systems will allow you to take on everything from the most basic job to highly complex halftone designs.
Pad printing
Tampo printing is an extremely versatile printing method that is widely used both for decorating manufactured products and adding company logos to promotional items. It is often the ideal add-on to an existing printing business as it will considerably widen the range of products that can be decorated in-house.
You can tampo print onto a vast variety of products with complex shapes and do so as easily as if they were flat.
Dalesway offer a range of technologically advanced, semi-automatic tampo printing machines that are manufactured in Europe, as well as the very best manual system that money can buy - the Printa 990 system.
Hot Foil printing
Hot stamping is also a versatile process in it's own right, but very different as the process uses no wet inks. The effects that can be created with foil can be quite stunning and the unique look of shiny metallic prints is hard to beat on the right product.
There is another process called embossing or debossing that can be carried out with the same machine that you would use for standard hot stamping, and this can add a very classy touch to the right product.
What do we offer?
We offer your business assistance with the selection of appropriate equipment for the printing of a wide range of products. Our client base is wide and varied, both in the United Kingdom and abroad. We offer the following types of equipment...
Hot Foil Printing & Debossing Machines, Toner Foiling System
The Foilmax toner foiling system for printing paper and card that has first been laser printed.
The Kwikprint range of hot foil printing machines
On Demand, Digital Hot Foil Printing Equipment
A truly unique solution for hot foil printing variable data on-demand directly from computer. This system prints onto a similar product range to standard hot foil printers.
Manual Pad Printer Packages
The versatile Printa 990 series system
Semi Automatic Pad Printing Systems
The GTO range of one, two, four & five colour semi-automatic machines
Manual Silk Screen Equipment
The Printa 770 & Vastex V1000 and V2000 silk screen systems
Semi Automatic Screen Equipment
The GTO Evo cylindrical and flat screen printing system
Infra Red Conveyor Tunnel Dryers
The Vastex Dri-Box, Econored and Big Red range of modular, Upgradeable infra red conveyor tunnel dryers
UV and Metal Halide Exposure Units For Platemaking & Screen Exposure
Pressure pad and vacuum bed uv exposure units for general applications and screen making.
Self contained or free standing metal halide light sources for screen making
Rubber Stamp Making
A British made UV exposure unit and consumables to make liquid polymer rubber stamps
Screen print onto t-shirts and other garments, mark industrial products or a print a variety of promotional items. Our extensive range of silk screen printing equipment offers some of the best systems available on the market with comprehensive warranties and support. Ideal whether you are just starting out or upgrading existing machinery. Our aim is simple – to make you successful!
Screen Printing Carousels
Semi-automatic Presses
UV Tunnel Dryers
Infra Red Tunnel Dryers
Flash Cure Units
Screen Exposure
Screen Drying Cabinets
Screen Registration
Washout Booths
Athletic Numbering
Artroom Tools
Pad printing is one of the most versatile print solutions available allowing you to print onto virtually any shape of product. Our range of manual and semi-automatic pad printing machines are suitable for promotional printing and industrial marking. No matter how awkward your product, if it has to be printed we will find a way to help you make your mark!
Manual Pad Printers
Semi-automatic Pad Printers
Platemaking
Pad Printing Dryers
A versatile, totally dry printing solution that does not rely on ink. Suitable for a vast variety of imprinting requirements. From traditional hot foil printers to toner foiling and digital systems to print variable data, we offer a full range of equipment and one or more of these versatile machines is bound to fill a need in your business. With our hot foil printers, everything you touch really could turn into gold!
Hot Foil Printers
Polymer Printing Plates
Brass Printing Type
Our range of pressure pad and vacuum bed exposure devices can be used to process printing plates, PCB’s, polymer rubber stamps and screens for screen print applications. Find out how our range of exposure units can turn the spotlight on your print business.
Free Standing Metal Halide
Self Contained Metal Halide for Screen Making
Vacuum UV for Screen Making
Making Stamps as a Business
Vacuum Bed UV Exposure Units
Pressure Pad UV Exposure Units
If you are looking for top quality, compact, upgradeable tunnel dryers, look no further. We offer a wide range of drying equipment including a range of screen drying cabinets, ideal for producing exposure ready screens in double quick time. Our range of drying equipment really will take your business to new heights!
UV Conveyor Dryer
Infra Red Conveyor Dryers
Flash Cure
Screen Drying
In addition to Screen Printing, garments can also be decorated using Heat Transfer Printing or Embossing. Transfer printing is ideal for short runs and even one-offs in full colour, while embossing is a process that creates a very unique finish on garments such as fleece wear and other products with at least 50% polyester content. If you want to edge ahead of the competition, read on and find out more about our garment printing systems.
Screen Printing
Heat Transfer
Embossing