{"id":9024,"date":"2026-08-31T20:37:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/?p=9024"},"modified":"2026-08-31T20:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:39:40","slug":"silicone-oil-dosage-pad-printing-silicone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/silicone-oil-dosage-pad-printing-silicone\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Silicone Oil Should You Add to Pad Printing Silicone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common question from printing-pad manufacturers is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cWe need a softer printing pad. How much silicone oil should we add?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die bessere Frage ist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What finished-pad hardness are you trying to achieve?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone oil can soften compatible pad-printing silicone, but there is no universal percentage that produces the same Shore hardness in every formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical approach is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target Hardness \u2192 Tested Starting Point \u2192 Controlled Trial \u2192 Finished-Pad Validation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group snippet-answer-box is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schnelle Antwort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a <strong>Topsil silicone internal pad-silicone test system<\/strong>, A100 silicone oil produced the following cured Shore A hardness results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>A100 addition*<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. cured hardness<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Status<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>10%<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~25 Shore A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Within current PP-30\/AP-30 oil-adjustment guidance*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>20%<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~19 Shore A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Within current PP-30\/AP-30 oil-adjustment guidance*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>30%<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~13 Shore A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Upper end of current PP-30\/AP-30 guidance*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>40%<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~9 Shore A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Internal hardness reference only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>50%<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~6\u20137 Shore A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Internal hardness reference only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>60%<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~4 Shore A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Internal hardness reference only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>70%<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~2 Shore A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Internal hardness reference only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*A100 dosage is calculated against the <strong>total mixed weight of Part A + Part B silicone before the oil is added<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The hardness values come from an internal pad-silicone test system. The status column refers to Topsil silicone&#8217;s current PP-30\/AP-30 <strong>oil-adjustment range<\/strong>, and should not be interpreted as confirmation that every hardness point above was measured specifically on PP-30 or AP-30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For PP-30\/AP-30, current standard production guidance is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Up to 30% silicone oil for hardness adjustment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/produkte\/tampondruck-silikon\/\"><u>View PP-30 &amp; AP-30 Pad Printing Silicone<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-silicone-A100-silicone-oil-dosage-versus-Shore-A-hardness-test-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"Topsil silicone A100 silicone oil dosage versus Shore A hardness test\" class=\"wp-image-9033 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-silicone-A100-silicone-oil-dosage-versus-Shore-A-hardness-test-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"Topsil silicone A100 silicone oil dosage versus Shore A hardness test\" class=\"wp-image-9033 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-silicone-A100-silicone-oil-dosage-versus-Shore-A-hardness-test-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-silicone-A100-silicone-oil-dosage-versus-Shore-A-hardness-test-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-silicone-A100-silicone-oil-dosage-versus-Shore-A-hardness-test-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-silicone-A100-silicone-oil-dosage-versus-Shore-A-hardness-test-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-silicone-A100-silicone-oil-dosage-versus-Shore-A-hardness-test-600x328.webp 600w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-silicone-A100-silicone-oil-dosage-versus-Shore-A-hardness-test.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Test Scope \u2014 Read Before Using the Data<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Silicone oil:<\/strong>&nbsp;A100 <strong>Dosage basis:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pre-oil total mixed A+B silicone weight <strong>Measured property:<\/strong>&nbsp;Cured Shore A hardness <strong>Purpose:<\/strong>&nbsp;Internal hardness-adjustment reference <strong>Not measured across the complete series:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tensile strength, tear strength and elongation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This is formulation-specific test data, not an industry-wide silicone-oil-to-hardness conversion chart.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dataset shows how hardness changed in the tested system. It does not establish that the original mechanical properties remain unchanged after silicone-oil dilution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Is Silicone Oil Percentage Calculated?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the dosage convention used in this guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Silicone Oil Dosage (%) = A100 Weight \u00f7 Total Mixed A+B Silicone Weight \u00d7 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important point is that the percentage is calculated from the silicone weight <strong>before the oil is added<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example: 20% A100 for 10 kg of A+B Silicone<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part A + Part B = <strong>10 kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and you want:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>20% A100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">then:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 kg \u00d7 20% = <strong>2 kg A100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final mixed weight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 kg A+B + 2 kg A100 = 12 kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So \u201c20% A100\u201d does <strong>nicht<\/strong>&nbsp;mean that oil is 20% of the final A+B+oil mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A100 weight equals 20% of the original mixed A+B silicone weight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-calculate-silicone-oil-dosage-for-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"how to calculate silicone oil dosage for pad printing silicone\" class=\"wp-image-9034 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-calculate-silicone-oil-dosage-for-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"how to calculate silicone oil dosage for pad printing silicone\" class=\"wp-image-9034 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-calculate-silicone-oil-dosage-for-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-calculate-silicone-oil-dosage-for-pad-printing-silicone-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-calculate-silicone-oil-dosage-for-pad-printing-silicone-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-calculate-silicone-oil-dosage-for-pad-printing-silicone-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-calculate-silicone-oil-dosage-for-pad-printing-silicone-600x328.webp 600w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-calculate-silicone-oil-dosage-for-pad-printing-silicone.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick A100 Dosage Calculator<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mixed A+B silicone<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>10% A100<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>20% A100<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30% A100<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1 kg<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>0.1 kg<\/td><td>0.2 kg<\/td><td>0.3 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5 kg<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>0.5 kg<\/td><td>1.0 kg<\/td><td>1.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>10 kg<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>1.0 kg<\/td><td>2.0 kg<\/td><td>3.0 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>20 kg<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>2.0 kg<\/td><td>4.0 kg<\/td><td>6.0 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>50 kg<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>5.0 kg<\/td><td>10.0 kg<\/td><td>15.0 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full pad-making process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/how-to-make-silicone-pads-for-pad-printing\/\"><u>How to Make Silicone Pads for Pad Printing<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start With the Target Finished-Pad Hardness<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not begin with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLet&#8217;s add 20% oil.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Begin with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cWhat finished hardness do we need?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the currently used adjustment range, the internal test provides three useful reference points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10% A100 \u2192 ~25 Shore A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>20% A100 \u2192 ~19 Shore A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>30% A100 \u2192 ~13 Shore A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if your target is around <strong>20 Shore A<\/strong>, the 20% test point provides a logical starting level for a controlled trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important word is <strong>starting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tested data helps narrow the trial range; the actual cured formulation determines the final hardness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don&#8217;t choose the oil percentage first. Start with the target finished-pad hardness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your existing pad is specified using Shore 00 rather than Shore A, confirm the hardness scale before attempting to match it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/pad-printing-pad-hardness-shore-a-vs-shore-00\/\"><u>Pad Printing Pad Hardness: Shore A vs Shore 00<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What If Your Target Falls Between Two Tested Points?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you need approximately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15 Shore A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but your nearest tested reference points are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>20% A100 \u2192 ~19 Shore A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>30% A100 \u2192 ~13 Shore A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tun Sie das nicht<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculate a mathematically precise intermediate percentage and assume it will produce exactly 15 Shore A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That assumes a perfectly linear relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-trial-dosage-for-target-Shore-A-hardness-in-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"silicone oil trial dosage for target Shore A hardness in pad printing silicone\" class=\"wp-image-9035 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-trial-dosage-for-target-Shore-A-hardness-in-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"silicone oil trial dosage for target Shore A hardness in pad printing silicone\" class=\"wp-image-9035 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-trial-dosage-for-target-Shore-A-hardness-in-pad-printing-silicone-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-trial-dosage-for-target-Shore-A-hardness-in-pad-printing-silicone-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-trial-dosage-for-target-Shore-A-hardness-in-pad-printing-silicone-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-trial-dosage-for-target-Shore-A-hardness-in-pad-printing-silicone-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-trial-dosage-for-target-Shore-A-hardness-in-pad-printing-silicone-600x328.webp 600w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-trial-dosage-for-target-Shore-A-hardness-in-pad-printing-silicone.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do This Instead<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose an intermediate oil level as a trial point, make a small batch, cure it under controlled conditions and measure the actual hardness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warum?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the final result can be influenced by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base silicone formulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silicone-oil characteristics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cure system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing uniformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cure conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardness measurement conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use the test curve to define a trial range\u2014not to create false precision.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elkem also describes silicone oil as a means of adjusting printing-pad RTV hardness through varying oil levels rather than presenting one universal conversion equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elkem.com\/markets\/advanced-manufacturing-industrial\/molding-printing\/pad-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Elkem \u2014 Silicones for Pad Printing<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Else Can Change When Silicone Oil Is Added?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone oil changes the overall formulation, not only the Shore number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Viskosit\u00e4t<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In compatible pad-silicone systems, silicone oil may reduce viscosity as well as hardness. Industry technical guidance from CHT also describes this behavior in suitable printing-pad formulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cht-silicones.com\/applications\/tampo-pad-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>CHT \u2014 Pad Printing Silicone<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allerdings, <strong>viscosity was not measured in the Topsil silicone hardness dataset presented here<\/strong>. That statement is based on broader industry formulation guidance rather than this specific internal test series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mechanical Properties<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tensile strength, tear strength and elongation were not measured across the complete A100 dosage series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do not assume that the original TDS mechanical properties remain unchanged after silicone-oil adjustment unless the adjusted formulation has been tested.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For significant hardness adjustments, the finished pad should be validated as a complete formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Add More Than 30% Silicone Oil?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The internal dataset above includes A100 levels from 40% to 70%, and the observed Shore A hardness continued to decrease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Measured hardness data is not the same as production approval.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For PP-30\/AP-30, current standard production guidance remains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Up to 30% A100 for hardness adjustment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above this range, additional formulation validation is needed because the internal series did not fully characterize mechanical integrity, printing stability or long-term pad performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a practical decision point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you need substantially more than 30% oil to reach the target hardness, don&#8217;t automatically keep increasing the oil level. Ask whether the base silicone itself is the right starting material.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oil Adjustment or a Softer Base Silicone?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone oil is useful for adjusting hardness, but it should not compensate indefinitely for an unsuitable base grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-adjustment-versus-softer-base-silicone-for-pad-printing-pads-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"silicone oil adjustment versus softer base silicone for pad printing pads\" class=\"wp-image-9036 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-adjustment-versus-softer-base-silicone-for-pad-printing-pads-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"silicone oil adjustment versus softer base silicone for pad printing pads\" class=\"wp-image-9036 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-adjustment-versus-softer-base-silicone-for-pad-printing-pads-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-adjustment-versus-softer-base-silicone-for-pad-printing-pads-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-adjustment-versus-softer-base-silicone-for-pad-printing-pads-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-adjustment-versus-softer-base-silicone-for-pad-printing-pads-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-adjustment-versus-softer-base-silicone-for-pad-printing-pads-600x328.webp 600w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/silicone-oil-adjustment-versus-softer-base-silicone-for-pad-printing-pads.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Situation<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Better starting direction<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small hardness correction within the normal adjustment range<\/td><td><strong>Adjust silicone oil<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target is close to an existing tested point<\/td><td><strong>Run a controlled oil trial<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target routinely requires more than 30% oil<\/td><td><strong>Evaluate a softer base silicone<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Correct Shore hardness is reached but printing performance is poor<\/td><td><strong>Reconsider the complete formulation<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Every batch requires very high dilution<\/td><td><strong>Evaluate a better-matched base grade<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important distinction for manufacturers replacing an existing silicone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matching a Shore number is useful, but the final objective is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>a pad formulation that can be produced consistently and prints correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For broader grade selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/pad-printing-silicone-rubber-selection-guide\/\"><u>Complete Pad Printing Silicone Selection Guide<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Should You Validate a New Oil Dosage?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a starting dosage has been selected, validate it systematically rather than moving directly into full production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1 \u2014 Define the Target<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record the intended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finished hardness and Shore scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pad geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printed substrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main printing requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2 \u2014 Select a Starting Oil Level<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the nearest relevant tested reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3 \u2014 Make a Small Controlled Batch<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record the actual A+B weight, A100 weight and catalyst configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4 \u2014 Cure Under Consistent Conditions<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep temperature and cure conditions comparable between trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5 \u2014 Measure the Finished Hardness<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use an appropriate durometer rather than judging softness only by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6 \u2014 Make and Print-Test the Pad<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evaluate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ink pickup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ink release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pad deformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible defects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7 \u2014 Fine-Tune<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If necessary, adjust the oil level incrementally from the measured result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The target is not simply a Shore number. The target is a finished pad that performs correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Silicone Oil Adjustment Record<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple record makes successful formulations repeatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Artikel<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Production record<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silicone grade \/ formulation<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Batch number<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operator \/ date<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total A+B weight<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A100 weight<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calculated dosage<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Catalyst configuration<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cure temperature \/ time<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hardness measured after<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finished Shore hardness<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pad \/ application<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Print result<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remarks<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly useful when scaling trials to production, comparing formulations, troubleshooting hardness variation or qualifying a second supplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>H\u00e4ufig gestellte Fragen<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-c9af9b46 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     faq-clean\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/topsilsilicone.com\\\/de\\\/silicone-oil-dosage-pad-printing-silicone\\\/\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong><strong>How Much Silicone Oil Should I Add for a 20 Shore A Pad?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"In the Topsil silicone internal tested system, <strong>20% A100 produced approximately 19 Shore A<\\\/strong>.<br>That makes 20% a useful starting trial level for a target near 20 Shore A.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong><strong>How Much A100 Should I Add to 10 kg of Silicone?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"For 10 kg of mixed A+B silicone:<br><strong>10% = 1 kg<\\\/strong>\\u00a0<strong>20% = 2 kg<\\\/strong>\\u00a0<strong>30% = 3 kg<\\\/strong>\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong><strong>Is 20% Calculated From the Final Batch Weight?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"<strong>No.<\\\/strong><br>It is calculated against the mixed A+B silicone weight before oil addition. For 10 kg A+B, 20% means 2 kg A100.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong><strong>Can I Calculate the Exact Dosage for 15 Shore A?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Not reliably by linear interpolation alone.<br>Use an intermediate trial between the nearest tested points, then cure and measure the actual formulation.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong>When Should I Consider a Softer Base Silicone?<\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"If the target repeatedly requires oil beyond the standard adjustment range, or the pad reaches the correct Shore hardness but no longer performs satisfactorily, a softer base silicone may be a better starting point.\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e415ceab\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>How Much Silicone Oil Should I Add for a 20 Shore A Pad?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>In the Topsil silicone internal tested system, <strong>20% A100 produced approximately 19 Shore A<\/strong>.<br>That makes 20% a useful starting trial level for a target near 20 Shore A.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8b974d1b\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>How Much A100 Should I Add to 10 kg of Silicone?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>For 10 kg of mixed A+B silicone:<br><strong>10% = 1 kg<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>20% = 2 kg<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>30% = 3 kg<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d8950e4b\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>Is 20% Calculated From the Final Batch Weight?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p><strong>No.<\/strong><br>It is calculated against the mixed A+B silicone weight before oil addition. For 10 kg A+B, 20% means 2 kg A100.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c72757d0\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>Can I Calculate the Exact Dosage for 15 Shore A?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Not reliably by linear interpolation alone.<br>Use an intermediate trial between the nearest tested points, then cure and measure the actual formulation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c01bb64d\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>When Should I Consider a Softer Base Silicone?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If the target repeatedly requires oil beyond the standard adjustment range, or the pad reaches the correct Shore hardness but no longer performs satisfactorily, a softer base silicone may be a better starting point.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need a Starting Formulation for a Specific Pad Hardness?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are developing a new printing pad or replacing an existing silicone supplier, send Topsil silicone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current silicone grade + base hardness and Shore scale + current oil dosage + target finished hardness + A+B batch size + pad geometry + printed application + current performance issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can use this information to identify a practical <strong>starting formulation for controlled testing<\/strong>&nbsp;rather than relying on an arbitrary oil percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/kontaktieren-sie-uns\/\"><u>Match My Target Pad Hardness \u2192<\/u><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/produkte\/tampondruck-silikon\/\"><u>View PP-30 &amp; AP-30 Pad Printing Silicone \u2192<\/u><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/pad-printing-pad-hardness-shore-a-vs-shore-00\/\"><u>Read the Pad Hardness Guide \u2192<\/u><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/de\/how-to-make-silicone-pads-for-pad-printing\/\"><u>Read the Pad-Making Process Guide \u2192<\/u><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A common question from printing-pad manufacturers is: \u201cWe need a softer printing pad. How much silicone oil should we add?\u201d The better question is: What finished-pad hardness are you trying to achieve? Silicone oil can soften compatible pad-printing silicone, but there is no universal percentage that produces the same Shore hardness in every formulation. 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