Squeegees

While the squeegee is one of the most important tools used in the screen printing process it is also one of the most neglected. The squeegee forces the ink into the screen mesh, keeps the mesh in contact with the substrate, adapts the mesh to the shape of the substrate and removes the excess ink from the mesh.

All of these functions are influences by the squeegee's durometer (hardness), height (free height), profile, angle, length, speed, pressure and edge condition.

Please see the following links for information on squeegees:

• Solvent Resistance Chart
• The Effects of Squeegee Durometer Profile/Shape
• (Urethane) Squeegee - Standard Sizes and Specifications