Although screen printing ink is a kind of printing ink, but distinguish the kinds of screen printing ink method is very much. The main classification methods are as follows:

According to the characteristics of ink classification

Can be divided into fluorescent ink, light ink, magnetic ink, conductive ink, fragrance ink, sublimation ink, transfer ink and so on.

Distinguish species according to drying method

UV drying ink (UV ink), fast fixing ink, self-drying ink, low temperature thermosetting ink, high temperature ink

According to the ink state to distinguish the type

Colloidal ink, such as water-based ink, oil-based ink, resin ink, starch paste, etc.

Solid ink, such as toner for electrostatic screen printing.

According to the type of printing material

Paper ink: oil-based ink, water-based ink, high-gloss ink, semi-gloss ink, volatile drying ink, natural drying ink, paint paper ink, plastic synthetic paper ink, cardboard carton type ink.

Fabric ink: water-based ink, oil-based ink, emulsion ink, etc.

Wood ink: water-based ink, oily ink.

Metal ink: aluminum, iron, copper, stainless steel and other metal special ink.

Leather ink: special ink for printing leather.

Ink for glass and ceramic: ink for glass instruments, glass handicrafts and ceramic utensils.

Plastic ink: PVC ink, styrene ink, polyethylene ink, acrylic ink, etc.

Printed circuit board ink: conductivity ink, corrosion resistance ink, electroplating and fluorine resistance and alkali resistance ink.