Screen printing squeegee is also called scraper, it is one kind of tool that used to scratch the ink on the screen to make it leak to the substrate.
AS | AM | AD | AQ | Tolerance | |
Thickness | 2-20mm | ±0.3mm | |||
Width | 9-500mm | ±1.00mm | |||
Length | 4000/3660mm | ±5mm | |||
Hardness | 50-95 Shore A | ±3A | |||
Standard Hardness | |||||
Soft | 50,55,60 | ||||
Medium | 65,70,75 | ||||
Hard | 80,85 | ||||
Super hard | 90,95 | ||||
Triple soft | 65/90/65 , 60/90/60 | ||||
Triple medium | 75/90/75 | ||||
Standard Profile | |||||
Popular Edge Profiles: * P0: Straight Square Edge Profile The most common squeegee used in graphic and textile printing applications. Exceptionally wear and solvent resistant for long-life use. Also available in precision edge for the highest print quality. Available in Shore A Hardness: 60, 70. 80 & 90. * P2: Straight Square Edge Profile - Triple Durometer A single soft printing edge with hard backing. Eliminates blade roll over. Helps maintain blade angle for excellent ink shear. Available in Shore A Hardness: 60/90 & 70/90. * P3: Straight Square Edge Profile - Dual Durometer An exceptional tool for critical ink shear. Two soft edges with hard backing between. Maintains proper angle with no blade roll over. * P4:Single Bevel Conforms easily to irregular surfaces while maintaining excellent ink deposit control. Widely used in container printing. Available in Shore A Hardness: 70, 80 & 90. Available in 15 & 22. 22.5, 30 and 45 degree angles. * P5:Double Bevel (V shape) Widely used for excellent ink deposit control on cylindrical substrates and other irregular surfaces. Available in Shore A Hardness: 70, 80 & 90. Available in 15 & 22. 45, 60 and 90 degree angles. * P10:Single Bevel+Flat tip Ideal for the control of printing angles. Allows for heavy or thin ink deposit on most substrates. Available in Shore A Hardness: 70, 80 & 90. * P11:Bull Nose (round top) For all heavy ink deposit and coating applications. Ideal for depositing white inks on dark substrates. Available in Shore A Hardness: 50, 60 & 70. |
HOW TO CHOSE A SQUEEGEE
65 SH squeegees are very soft; they are usually used to print on ceramic and with glitter inks.