Rubber stamping dies are the solution when you need to be accurate, but the media is less than ideal. Whether made of hard plastics or textured finish, rubber dies are more effective than regular magnesium and metal dies under difficult scenarios.
If you are looking for a specific and customized Rubber Printmaking service, relying on plate crafters can be one of the best choices to go for. We specialize in the manufacture of high-performance rubber dies for your most demanding stamping.
Rubber stamping dies wares manufactured out of vulcanized natural or synthetic rubber in molds produced of magnesium engravings. The end product is a flexible, long-lasting die that conveys heat or pressure in a clean manner without scarring sensitive surfaces or hard surfaces.
Hot stamping is a common application in these dies, particularly where surface integrity is of paramount importance. Plate Crafters employs high durometer PVC to guarantee superior heat transfer and long-life service.
Main benefits of Rubber Dies
- Safe in Contact with Hard Surfaces- Rubber dies have a cushioning contact with the hard surfaces that do not crack, scuff, or distort.
- Better Heat Transfer- It greatly excels at hot stamping, where heat is used without burning or over-pressing the substrate.
- Durability- Rubber dies are durable with millions to millions of impressions, compared with polymer dies, because of product life.
- Outstanding release of Inks- It is good with specialty inks and coating on complex materials.
- Customizable- Designed to any thickness or hardness according to the needs of the application.
Best Applications of Rubber-Stamping Dies
1. Stamping of Rigid Plastic or Metals- Magnesium and metal dies can make abrasive marks as well as not transfer ink uniformly on hard surfaces. Flexing rubber dies are used in order to fit, giving cleaner transfer and a non-damaged surface.
2. Irregular or Various Product Surfaces- Rubber stamping dies provide uniform pressure and clarity more often on pieces that are rough, ridged, or irregularly-shaped, as is the case when stamping promotional pieces or industrial parts.
3. Ornamental Stamp-Designing on Wood, Leather, or Textiles- The controlled heat distribution of rubber can avoid the burn mark or deformation due to heat, so it is the best choice for luxury packaging, leather tags, or wooden parts.
4. Hand Stamping- Manual stamping tools. A common stamping tool, particularly in small-volume, craft, or personalized applications, is a rubber die.
5. Corrosive inks- The inability of rubber to take the countless dry chemicals and inks makes it a very good choice in industrial printing applications.
Plate Crafters is one of the few (and fast-dying) U.S. trade shops that have the knowledge and equipment to produce the classic traditional rubber stamping dies. We are not manufacturers who have converted completely to polymer, so we have the craftsmanship and the process knowledge of producing long-lasting rubber dies, which perform consistently between substrates.
- Manufactured to order, durometer, or size
- The produced molds are individually engraved with magnesium precision
- It is suitable for machine stamping and by hand stamping ways
Conclusion
Plate Crafters is one of the best Flexographic Printing Companies that carries a rubber die hard enough to work on curving surfaces, hot stamping on wood, and even printing rigid plastics with ink.
