ORA

Profiles

ORA supply a range of squeegee edge profiles, In addition to the
common square edge there are a variety of single and double bevel
profiles that fulfil various mechanical and printing
requirements. For identification purposes each profile has been
given its own reference G1, G2 etc

Square edge 90 deg blade is used for a wide range of graphic and textile printing applications where a high ink deposit is required. Suitable for manual and automatic printing.

Single bevelled squeegees used for printing into non-absorbent surfaces such as plastic, glass or metal. Conforms easily to irregular surfaces while maintaining excellent ink deposit. Widely used on container printing and also good on bottle printing.

This double bevel edge blade (60 & 45 deg) provides excellent control for direct printing onto cylindrical surfaces and irregular forms, also fine print for textiles.

This double bevel flat edge blade is used on most substrates including direct ceramic printing. The profile allows for maximum ink shear and good angle control when depositing ink with a wide range of viscosity on multiple substrates.

Blade will flex less preventing roll over, the angle is therefore maintained giving excellent ink shear. The softer edge allowing for good ink deposit.

Square edge Composite Triple hardness blade gives the printer the responsiveness of a soft to medium hard blade without the undesired flexing created by increased secondary force squeegee pressure. Excellent for printing on high mesh counts (120/140 threads/cm) with high tension..

G16

The single bevel flat edge blade, allows for increase squeegee angle while maintaining the sharp edge for maximum ink shear on cylindrical substrates. Works well with high viscosity ink.

SOLVENT SWELLING

Although polyurethane is generally recognised as being highly resistant to solvents, it is nevertheless recommended that where necessary, samples of less common solvents be supplied for evaluation in our laboratory to enable us to supply the most suitable grade. Resistance to solvent swelling is increased as polyurethane hardness increases. All polyurethanes will absorb solvents to some degree. However, what is most important is the ability of the polyurethane to resist edge breakdown when subjected to solvent ingression.

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