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Aluminum 96mm Thickness Screen Printing Squeegee Handle For Silk Screen Printing
Squeegee consists of two parts: the blade and the blade holder. It
may seem like a simple design or unimportant, but the blade holder
comes in different shapes and materials each designed for different
functions.
For manual screen printing, for example, the holder essentially
becomes the handle of the squeegee. It is important how the handle
feels to the printer when holding the squeegee, especially after
several hours of printing.
Wood, aluminum or plastic are the most popular materials used for
handles and each of these materials have its fans. For example,
some love the organic feel of the wooden handles and the warmth of
wood. Conversely, fans of plastic or aluminum like their
easy-to-clean properties. Squeegees with aluminum or metal holders
are generally used with automatic printing machines, where the
blades can be replaced.
Some handles that are designed to allow blade replacement so be
sure to check how easily the replacement can be made. Some designs
feature easy to undo clips while others have to be screwed in place
for example.
Another consideration when choosing handles is the shape. Ergonomic
handles are on the market today that help combat fatigue and
stress-related, repetitive injuries. Handles also come in different
heights, most commonly are 4- and 5-inch widths depending on
whether you have large or small hands.