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Marabu Pad Printing Inks
Automark supplies German-made Marabu pad printing inks, hardeners, thinners, and additives for plastics, metals, glass, coated surfaces, textiles, and medical components. We help manufacturers select the correct ink system for adhesion, chemical resistance, durability, and production performance.
Serving the United States, Canada, and Mexico with application guidance, substrate testing support, color matching, and ink-system recommendations.
Authorized Marabu Distributor
German Ink Expertise Since 1859
Application & Substrate Support
Custom Color Matching Available
THE MARABU ADVANTAGE
Why Choose Marabu Pad Printing Ink for Industrial Applications?
Marabu manufactures professional pad printing inks for industrial, medical, and technical applications. Its ink systems are designed to provide consistent color, strong adhesion, production durability, and compatibility with demanding substrates including plastics, metals, glass, textiles, ceramics, and coated surfaces.
German Industrial Ink Engineering
Marabu ink systems are developed for professional production environments where color consistency, adhesion, process stability, and repeatable results matter.
Broad Substrate Compatibility
Marabu pad printing inks are available for plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, textiles, coated surfaces, polypropylene, and other demanding industrial substrates.
Application-Specific Performance
Depending on the ink series, Marabu inks can provide abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, flexibility, outdoor durability, and specialized curing performance.
Complete Ink-System Support
Automark supplies Marabu inks along with the required hardeners, thinners, retarders, additives, and application guidance needed for reliable production.
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Why Buy Marabu Pad Printing Ink from Automark?
Buying pad printing ink is different from purchasing a standard consumable. The correct Marabu ink system depends on the substrate, part geometry, durability requirements, color target, curing method, and production environment.
Our recommendations consider the substrate, required resistance, ink-cup setup, production speed, curing conditions, and intended end use.
Because Automark supplies inks, machines, plates, pads, fixtures, and cleaning systems, we understand how every component affects the finished print—from ink preparation and doctoring to transfer, adhesion, curing, and long-term performance.
What You Get with Automark
- Authorized Marabu Distributor
- Pad Printing Equipment and Process Expertise
- Inks, Pads, Plates, and Machines from One Source
- Substrate-Specific Ink Recommendations
- Custom Color Matching and Application Testing
- Industrial and Medical Pad Printing Experience
Need help selecting an ink? We help manufacturers identify the correct Marabu system for plastics, metals, glass, textiles, silicone, coated surfaces, and medical device applications.
Why Manufacturers Choose a Professional Marabu Ink System
Repeatable Manufacturing
Technical Documentation
Substrate-Specific Ink Systems
Complete Process Support
Reduced Production Uncertainty
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Start with These Marabu Pad Printing Ink Systems
These commonly selected Marabu pad printing ink systems cover the majority of industrial applications and are a good starting point for most projects.
TampaPlus TPL
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: General industrial pad printing on many plastic substrates.
A versatile Marabu pad printing ink for common industrial plastic applications.
- Broad industrial use
- Good opacity
- Reliable production performance
EN-71 Compliant
TampaPur TPU
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: High-durability industrial printing on plastics, metals, and coated surfaces.
A two-component option for demanding applications that require increased resistance.
- Chemical resistance
- Mechanical durability
- Good for demanding parts
class vi medical
TampaTech TPT
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: Technical plastic applications requiring strong adhesion and durability.
Formulated for engineering plastics and high-performance applications.Â
Common applications: Engineering plastics, housings, automotive parts, electronic components
- Strong adhesion on technical plastics
- Suitable for demanding environments
- Reliable industrial print performance
Production friendly
TampaGlass TPGL
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: Glass, ceramics, metals, and hard coated surfaces.
Formulated for difficult hard surfaces where adhesion and durability are critical.
- Glass and ceramic use
- Hard coated surfaces
- Decorative and industrial applications
dishwasher safe
TampaStar TPR
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: ABS, PC, Polystyrene, acylic, and varnished surfaces.
Useful for pretreated plastics, coated surfaces, and applications requiring balanced flexibility.
- Pretreated substrates
- Flexible performance
- Controlled industrial applications
Class VI Medical
TampaTex TPX
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: Textile printing, garments, and flexible materials.
Designed for textile and soft goods applications where flexibility and wash resistance are important. It is commonly used for apparel and tagless labeling.
- Excellent for garments
- High-throughput production
- Oeko Tex Certified
Flexible
Additional Marabu Pad Printing Ink Systems
TampaPol TPY
Pad Printing Ink
Best for:Â Industrial printing on rigid plastics, pretreated polyethylene and polypropylene, metals, and varnished surfaces.
A glossy, fast-drying ink that can be used as a one- or two-component system when chemical resistance and broad substrate compatibility are important.
- Fast Drying
- Good opacity
- Resistant to oils, greases and alcohols
Chemical resistant
MaraProp PP
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: Untreated and pretreated polypropylene parts.
A fast-drying, one-component ink developed specifically for polypropylene applications requiring flexibility and reliable adhesion.
- Fast Drying
- Class VI Medical
- No hardener required
untreated PP
TampaSport TPSP
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: Sportswear, footwear, and flexible textile applications.
A highly flexible, two-component ink for natural and synthetic fabrics requiring strong adhesion and resistance to washing, ironing, and wear.
- Highly flexible ink film
- Strong Wash Resistance
- High opacity
highly flexible
TampaCure TPC
Pad Printing Ink
Best for: Fast UV-curable industrial pad printing.
A high-gloss ink for applications requiring rapid curing, immediate post-processing, and strong mechanical or chemical resistance.
- UV-curable with no pot-life limit
- Immediate post-processing after proper curing
- Excellent mechanical and chemical resistance
UV Curable
Choosing the correct Marabu pad printing ink depends on the substrate, durability requirements, regulatory considerations, and production environment. Use this guide to compare common Marabu ink systems for plastics, polypropylene, glass, textiles, UV-curable production, and medical component applications.
Not sure which ink is right? We can help match your part to the correct ink and do ink adhesion testing for no charge.
Application Notes for Marabu Ink Selection
Review these application notes to understand the substrate, curing, durability, and production factors that influence Marabu ink selection.
General industrial ink systems are commonly used for standard plastic components where balanced adhesion, opacity, durability, and repeatable production performance are required. TampaPlus TPL, TampaPur TPU, and TampaTech TPT may be evaluated depending on the exact substrate and resistance requirements.
Specialty systems should be reviewed when standard-purpose inks do not provide the needed adhesion. Tampa Pol TPY and Mara Prop PP are relevant for polypropylene or polyethylene, while Tampa Glass TPGL and Tampa Star TPR help address hard, coated, or pretreated surfaces.
Textile and flexible applications require ink systems that can move with the substrate without cracking, fading, or losing adhesion. Tampa Sport TPSP and Tampa Tex TPX are useful when abrasion resistance, flexibility, wash resistance, or soft hand feel are important.
UV-curable systems such as Tampacure TPC are selected when fast curing, reduced drying time, and high-throughput production are central to the print process. UV suitability should be evaluated alongside substrate, equipment, and curing conditions.
Medical device pad printing requires careful review of substrate compatibility, durability, traceability, and regulatory expectations. Ink selection should be confirmed through part review and testing because medical applications vary by material, exposure conditions, and end-use requirements.
Medical and Class VI Pad Printing Ink Considerations
Medical pad printing applications should be evaluated according to the substrate, intended use, exposure conditions, durability requirements, curing process, and part geometry. Automark can help identify appropriate Marabu Class VI ink options and determine which systems should be tested on the actual production part.
Catheter Tube Markings
Ink systems to consider: TPU or TPR
Flexibility, adhesion, chemical resistance, and the ability to maintain legible markings on curved or flexible tubing are important considerations.
Syringe Components
Ink systems to consider: Mara Prop PP or other Class VI options based on the exact polymer
Polypropylene adhesion, chemical exposure, sterilization conditions, and the intended use of the component should be reviewed before production.
Medical Housings
Ink systems to consider: TampaPur TPU, TampaStar TPR, or TampaTech TPT
Ink selection depends on the plastic formulation, required abrasion and chemical resistance, cleaning procedures, and long-term marking performance.
ABS & Polycarbonate Medical Components
Ink systems to consider: TampaStar TPR, TampaPur TPU, or TampaTech TPT
Adhesion, surface treatment, resistance requirements, and compatibility with the exact ABS or polycarbonate formulation should be evaluated.
Marabu Pad Printing Ink Technical Resources
Safety Data Sheets
Access safety documentation for Marabu inks, hardeners, thinners, additives, and related consumables.
- Safe handling and storage
- Workplace and transport information
- EHS and purchasing documentation
Color Swatches & Color Matching
Review standard Marabu colors or request support for Pantone, RAL, HKS, and custom production color requirements. The online Marabu Color Manager can also match colors. Register here.
- Standard Marabu color options
- Pantone, RAL, and HKS matching
- Custom color-development support
Marabu Ink System Brochure
Download an overview of Marabu pad printing ink families, compatible substrates, additives, and application guidance.
- Ink-family comparison
- Substrate overview
- Hareners, thinners, and additives
Technical Data Sheets
Review processing instructions, compatible substrates, drying or curing requirements, resistance information, and recommended additives.
- Substrate and Ink compatibility
- Hardener and thinner guidance
- Procesing and curing information
Not Sure Which Marabu Pad Printing Ink Is Right?
Send us your part material, application details, color target, and durability requirements. Automark can help identify the appropriate Marabu ink system, hardener, thinner, and processing approach for your production needs.
Shop Marabu Pad Printing Ink
Browse available Marabu ink products, colors, additives, hardeners, and related pad printing supplies. If you are unsure which ink system is correct, contact Automark before ordering.
More Than Ink: Complete Pad Printing Process Support
Ink performance depends on more than the ink itself. The pad printing machine, ink cup, cliché, pad shape, fixture, surface treatment, environment, and operator setup all affect adhesion, color, and print quality. Automark supports the complete pad printing process so customers can solve problems faster and choose the right materials from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marabu Pad Printing Ink FAQ
Yes. Automark is an authorized distributor for Marabu and supplies Marabu pad printing inks, additives, hardeners, thinners, and related support.
The best Marabu ink for plastic depends on the exact plastic type, surface treatment, durability requirement, and production environment. Common plastic applications may involve Tampa Plus TPL, Maraprop PP, or other Marabu systems depending on the substrate.
Metal and coated metal applications often require ink systems with stronger chemical and mechanical resistance. Tampa Pur TPU or Tampa Glass TPGL may be considered depending on the specific surface and performance requirement.
Yes. Tampa Glass TPGL is commonly used for glass, ceramics, chrome, aluminum, steel, and other hard surfaces where adhesion and durability are important.
Some medical applications may require Class VI or other medical suitability documentation. Automark can help review the application and determine which ink system may be appropriate.
Yes. Automark can help evaluate your substrate, color requirement, durability needs, curing method, and production process to recommend the correct Marabu ink system.
Some Marabu inks are one-component systems while others are two-component systems requiring hardener. The correct setup depends on the ink series, substrate, and performance requirement.
Yes. Marabu ink systems can support standard colors and many custom color matching requirements including Pantone, RAL, and HKS targets depending on the ink family.
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