High quality glass decals
Leading glass decals supplier
SIAK Transfers are Europe's leading supplier of decals for glass. Our decals can be found decorating the surfaces of the world's most prestigious spirits and cosmetics brands, windows, architectural glass, laboratory items and automotive parts. There are extensive possibilities to suit a range of decoration temperatures. Ceramic enamels for 600 degrees and low temperature organic decals for baking at 150 degrees. A wide variety of effects are available - CMYK high resolution images, Vivid spot colours, Hotfoil stamping and fluorescent colours can be all be achieved. Glass decals are the perfect choice for premium decoration, low MOQ's make them ideal for limited edition projects and special editions.
Glass decal manufacturers
Uses and applications
- Spirit bottles decorated with glass decals where direct printing is not an option, obscure bottle shapes, limited editions, low volume / high value with a premium finish.
- Cosmetic bottles designs are enhanced with multicolour images and hotfoil stamps. The thermally cured images conform to G1 testing parameters.
- Glass candle and diffuser vessels can feature 360 degree decoration with the possibility of mirror image printing, where the image can be viewed both internally and externally.
- Drinking glasses and stemware benefit from good durability when used in conjunction with a hydrous primer.
- Laboratory glass decals are for labelling and identifying the various glassware used in scientific research and experiments.
- Glass decals for identifying safety standards in the glazing industry.
Suppliers of glass decals
Types of glass decals
Glass enamel decals
Ceramic decals for glass are fused to the glass at high temperature. Their key advantage is their ability to withstand wear and tear from frequent use or environmental factors.
Heat release decals
With decorating speeds upwards of ten times faster than that of hand application, and with consistent placement. The automated decal system is ideal for factories looking to increase their output.
Hot foil decals
Hot foil decals in a multitude of effects can be placed into areas not normally accessible to foil stamping. Bottle necks, and full wraps with large foil areas are all possibilities.
Organic low temperature decals
Organic decals offer a low temperature, and thus energy saving alternative way to decorate glass and certain ceramic surfaces. Vibrancy of colour is not restricted in the same way as that of inorganic compounds.
Laboratory glass decals
Decals for laboratory glass are specialized labels or markings applied to glassware used in laboratories, such as beakers, flasks, test tubes, and bottles.
Candle decals
Choose from a wide variety of finishes including intricate CMYK florals, hot foil effects, and vivid spot colours. Decals are the prefect solution for bespoke projects.
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Common questions
SIAK manufactures two types of glass decals - Ceramic and Organic.
Ceramic glass decals typically require firing temperatures that fall within the range of 1020°F to 1450°F (550°C to 790°C), but the optimal temperature depends on the specific type of decal and glass being used. A much lower temperature of around 1020°F to 1250°F (550°C to 675°C) is sometimes used, which allows the design to adhere to the glass surface without altering its form. Higher temperatures, closer to 1450°F (790°C), may be required for certain applications, particularly when fusing glass layers.
Occasionally referred to as cold decals, organic decals are baked to the surface at just 150 - 180 degrees celsius. This relatively low temperature gives energy saving benefits to the end user.
Glass ceramic decals, while versatile and vibrant, do have certain color limitations due to the materials and firing processes involved. The range of colors that can be achieved is often restricted by the pigments and oxides that are stable at high temperatures.
Organic decals, on the other hand do not have such restrictions. Vivid colours including bright pinks and even fluorescent pigments can be attained.
Get in touch
International enquiries welcome
- +44 (0) 1782 839464
- +44 (0) 1782 839464
- sales@siaktransfers.com