Polyurethane Screen printing squeegee

The polyurethane screen printing squeegee is a tool used in the process of screen printing. It has a blade made of flexible polyurethane material that is used to push ink through the mesh of a screen onto a substrate. This type of squeegee is favored by many screen printers because it is highly durable and long-lasting, and can withstand repeated use without wearing down or losing its shape. Polyurethane screen printing squeegees are often available in different durometers, or degrees of hardness, which allows for greater control over the amount of pressure applied during printing. They can also be cut to custom lengths to suit specific printing needs. Because they are non-porous and do not absorb ink, polyurethane screen printing squeegees can be easily cleaned and reused many times before needing to be replaced. Some printers prefer polyurethane squeegees over other materials (such as rubber) because they tend to produce sharper, more consistent prints with less streaking o