PAD PRINTING INKS
DSLs partner Marabu stands for excellent quality and highest standards. Marabu has always been an integral part of the development of the pad printing technology.

Water-based inks for sensitive applications have been pioneered by Marabu.

Climate neutral production since 2021 and commitment to a sustainable development.

Inks can be tailor-made for your specific needs and applications.
We know that pad printing comes with many challenges for the perfect result. With Marabu you have over 60 years of experience at your disposal and are joining hundreds of happy clients in over 90 countries.
SOLVENT BASED
Glass Ink GL
DECORATIVE PRINTING ON GLASS, CERAMICS & METALS
DECORATIVE PRINTING ON GLASS, CERAMICS & METALS

- 2-component ink, satin-gloss, high opacity
- designed for indoor decoration prints onto glass and ceramics (e.g. glass panes, bottles, tiles)
- drying is accelerated and improved by higher temperatures
- for very high demands such as dishwasher resistance, Glass Ink GL must be baked at 140°C for 30 minutes
- designed for indoor decoration prints onto glass and ceramics (e.g. glass panes, bottles, tiles)
- drying is accelerated and improved by higher temperatures
- for very high demands such as dishwasher resistance, Glass Ink GL must be baked at 140°C for 30 minutes
INK FOR RIGID PVC, POLYSTYRENE, ABS, SAN, POLYCARBONATE, ACRYLIC GLASS
- 1- or 2-component, solvent-based, glossy
- very good chemical and mechanical resistance (resistant to hand sweat and cleaning agents)
- fast hardening and universal printing options on many surfaces
- substrates: ABS, PMMA, anodized aluminum, coated substrates, corrugated cardboard paper, POM, PA, PC, PS,
hard and soft PVC, wood, thermosetting plastics
- very good chemical and mechanical resistance (resistant to hand sweat and cleaning agents)
- fast hardening and universal printing options on many surfaces
- substrates: ABS, PMMA, anodized aluminum, coated substrates, corrugated cardboard paper, POM, PA, PC, PS,
hard and soft PVC, wood, thermosetting plastics
Tampa® Plus TPL
INK FOR RIGID PVC, POLYSTYRENE, ABS, SAN, POLYCARBONATE, ACRYLIC GLASS
INK FOR RIGID PVC, POLYSTYRENE, ABS, SAN, POLYCARBONATE, ACRYLIC GLASS
- 1- or 2-component, quick-drying
- resistant to petrol and alcohol
- the lowest PAH values, without the use of aromatic solvents
- substrates: ABS, PMMA, metal, corrugated cardboard, POM, PA, PC, PETG, PETA, PS, polyurethane, PVC soft and hard
- resistant to petrol and alcohol
- the lowest PAH values, without the use of aromatic solvents
- substrates: ABS, PMMA, metal, corrugated cardboard, POM, PA, PC, PETG, PETA, PS, polyurethane, PVC soft and hard
INK FOR PRE-TREATED POLYETHYLENE & POLYPROPYLENE, METAL & VARNISHED SURFACES
- 2-component, high gloss, quick-drying
- very good chemical and mechanical resistance
- substrates: glass and ceramics, metal, POM, PA, PETG, PETA, pre-prepared PE and PP, hard polyurethane, cotton textiles
- very good chemical and mechanical resistance
- substrates: glass and ceramics, metal, POM, PA, PETG, PETA, pre-prepared PE and PP, hard polyurethane, cotton textiles
Tampa® Pol TPY
INK FOR RIGID PVC, ABS, PRE-TREATED POLYETHYLENE & POLYPROPYLENE, METAL, THERMOSETTING PLASTICS
INK FOR RIGID PVC, ABS, PRE-TREATED POLYETHYLENE & POLYPROPYLENE, METAL, THERMOSETTING PLASTICS
- 1- or 2-component, glossy, quick-drying
- very good chemical resistance (oils, greases, alcohol)
- very good mechanical resistance
- substrates: ABS, metal, corrugated paper, wood, PA, pre-prepared PP and PE, hard PVC, coated substrates, thermosets
- very good chemical resistance (oils, greases, alcohol)
- very good mechanical resistance
- substrates: ABS, metal, corrugated paper, wood, PA, pre-prepared PP and PE, hard PVC, coated substrates, thermosets
Tampa® Tex TPX
INK FOR NATURAL & SYNTHETIC FABRICS, THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS & VARNISHED SUBSTRATES
INK FOR NATURAL & SYNTHETIC FABRICS, THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS & VARNISHED SUBSTRATES
- exceptionally large variety of substrates
- high opacity on coloured and dark textiles
- flexible ink film for full wearing comfort
- for baby articles such as drinking bottles, soothers, teething rings
- easy processing for process safety and efficiency
- high opacity on coloured and dark textiles
- flexible ink film for full wearing comfort
- for baby articles such as drinking bottles, soothers, teething rings
- easy processing for process safety and efficiency
Tampa® Tech TPT
INK FOR PRE-TREATED POLYETHYLENE & POLYPROPYLENE, POLYAMIDE, METAL & VARNISHED SURFACES
INK FOR PRE-TREATED POLYETHYLENE & POLYPROPYLENE, POLYAMIDE, METAL & VARNISHED SURFACES
- solvent-based, high gloss 2-component ink
- long pot life
- very good chemical and mechanical resistances
- long pot life
- very good chemical and mechanical resistances
Tampa® Sport TPSP
INK FOR NATURAL & SYNTHETIC FABRICS, SUBSTRATES LIKE EVA & DWR-COATED MATERIALS
INK FOR NATURAL & SYNTHETIC FABRICS, SUBSTRATES LIKE EVA & DWR-COATED MATERIALS
- highly flexible ink film for full wearing comfort
- very good resistance to washing and ironing
- easy processing for process safety and efficiency
- very good resistance to washing and ironing
- easy processing for process safety and efficiency
Tampa® RotaSpeed TPHF
INK FOR PP AND PE BOTTLES & CAPS, ALSO PACKAGE PRINT & ABS
INK FOR PP AND PE BOTTLES & CAPS, ALSO PACKAGE PRINT & ABS
- ideally adjusted rheology and viscosity for rotary pad printing
- high water and scratch resistance
- high opacity, even on dark surfaces
- quick drying and bulk packable
- suitable for serial and satellite machine concepts
- high water and scratch resistance
- high opacity, even on dark surfaces
- quick drying and bulk packable
- suitable for serial and satellite machine concepts
Tampa® Glass TPGL
INK FOR GLASS, CERAMICS, METAL, ALUMINIUM & CHROME-PLATED PARTS
INK FOR GLASS, CERAMICS, METAL, ALUMINIUM & CHROME-PLATED PARTS
- outstanding ink flow, easy processing
- very high mechanical, chemical, fill goods and dishwasher resistance
- highest efficiency thanks to fast printing speeds
- wide substrate range
- very high mechanical, chemical, fill goods and dishwasher resistance
- highest efficiency thanks to fast printing speeds
- wide substrate range
Mara® Prop PP
POLYPROPYLENE, PREPARED AND UNPREPARED
POLYPROPYLENE, PREPARED AND UNPREPARED
- 1-component solvent-based ink
- suitable for untreated PP
- very flexible and bendable and fast drying
- suitable for untreated PP
- very flexible and bendable and fast drying
Mara® Tech MGO
BAKING INK FOR GLASS & METAL APPLICATIONS
BAKING INK FOR GLASS & METAL APPLICATIONS
- cost-efficient: one-component baking ink for glass and metal
- economical stocking: designed for screen and pad printing
- meets highest demands on adhesion, chemical and dishwasher resistance
- suitable for sensitive applications such as baby bottles
- economical stocking: designed for screen and pad printing
- meets highest demands on adhesion, chemical and dishwasher resistance
- suitable for sensitive applications such as baby bottles
UV CURABLE
Tampa® Cure TPC
INK FOR RIGID PVC, ABS, PRE-TREATED POLYETHYLENE & POLYPROPYLENE, METAL, PMMA MATERIALS
INK FOR RIGID PVC, ABS, PRE-TREATED POLYETHYLENE & POLYPROPYLENE, METAL, PMMA MATERIALS
- UV-curable pad printing ink, no pot life limit
- ideally suited for immediate post-processing
- high gloss, highly resistant and versatile
- ideally suited for immediate post-processing
- high gloss, highly resistant and versatile
WATER - BASED
WATER BASED SPRAY & BRUSH PAINT FOR PVC, POLYESTER, TPE, TPU, WOOD, LEATHER, CORK
- water-based system: virtually odourless, high safety at work
- perfect for sensitive applications in line with DIN EN 71/3
- lowest PAH and VOC values
- made without the use of BPA/BPS
- easy processing
- for durable and long-lasting surfaces
- perfect for sensitive applications in line with DIN EN 71/3
- lowest PAH and VOC values
- made without the use of BPA/BPS
- easy processing
- for durable and long-lasting surfaces
WATER BASED INK FOR TEXTILES & WOOD, ABS, PVC, PC, PA, PS, PRE-TREATED PP
- water-based ink system: nearly odourless, very low VOC values, low level of solvent contamination, less work safety measures required
- Tampacolor colour range: satin gloss and high-opaque shades, PANTONE®, HKS®, and RAL mixing formulas
- for textiles: with the addition of hardener perfectly suited for the print onto synthetic and natural fabrics
- a fast, economical, and wearer-friendly alternative to transfer and sew-in lables (tagless printing)
- very flexible, no "cracking" of the ink film, passes all industrial wash tests
- long pot life (48 h)
- for sensitive applications: suitable for applications according to the directive 2009/48/EG („Toys directive DIN EN 71/3“),
lowest PAH values, made without the use of BPA/BPS
- highly resistant for robust and durable toy surfaces
- 1-component processing, no pot life, no ink residuals
- Tampacolor colour range: satin gloss and high-opaque shades, PANTONE®, HKS®, and RAL mixing formulas
- for textiles: with the addition of hardener perfectly suited for the print onto synthetic and natural fabrics
- a fast, economical, and wearer-friendly alternative to transfer and sew-in lables (tagless printing)
- very flexible, no "cracking" of the ink film, passes all industrial wash tests
- long pot life (48 h)
- for sensitive applications: suitable for applications according to the directive 2009/48/EG („Toys directive DIN EN 71/3“),
lowest PAH values, made without the use of BPA/BPS
- highly resistant for robust and durable toy surfaces
- 1-component processing, no pot life, no ink residuals
WATER BASED SPRAY & BRUSH PAINT FOR PVC, POLYESTER, TPE, TPU, WOOD, LEATHER, CORK
- water-based system: virtually odourless, high safety at work
- perfect for sensitive applications in line with DIN EN 71/3
- lowest PAH and VOC values
- made without the use of BPA/BPS
- easy processing
- for durable and long-lasting surfaces
- perfect for sensitive applications in line with DIN EN 71/3
- lowest PAH and VOC values
- made without the use of BPA/BPS
- easy processing
- for durable and long-lasting surfaces
Are you overwhelmed with the huge number of suppliers and tired of searching the right ink for your process?
Do not spend any more time and money and let DSL assist you in finding the perfect product for the job, freeing capacities for yourself and your production.
Do not spend any more time and money and let DSL assist you in finding the perfect product for the job, freeing capacities for yourself and your production.

1. Schedule a meeting.
Let our technicians know where you want to go and what your challenges are.

2. Make a plan.
Together we will create a specific plan to accomplish your goals.

3. Save time and money.
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