Kaye Dee Marking Solutions
Suppliers of product marking equipment and printing inks
 
 
Squeegees
ORA Squeegees
Ultima

•High Tolerance to UV Systems
•Good Strength
•Good General Usage
•Extremely Good Value

Hardness Range: 45A - 90A
Profiles: G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G16.

SIZE
Width: 1Omm to 685mm
Thickness: 3mm to 19mm
Length: G1, G5, G6 ... 3715mm
G2, G3, G4, G16 ... 3450mm

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 
G1


G1
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.    
 

G2
 
G2
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.    
 
   
G3

G3
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.    
 
 
 
G4
 
G4
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.    
 
 
G5 
G5
Blade will flex less preventing roll over, the angle is therefore 
maintained giving excellent ink shear. The softer edge allowing 
for good ink deposit.    
 
 
G6 
G6
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 
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.



Squeegee Ultima
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