A natural rubber squeegee is a traditional screen printing blade made from high-quality natural rubber material, designed for reliable ink transfer and smooth printing performance. It is widely used in various manual and automatic screen printing applications due to its flexibility, affordability, and stable printing results.

Compared to polyurethane squeegees, natural rubber squeegees offer a softer and more economical solution, making them ideal for general-purpose printing tasks where high precision is not the primary requirement.

Key Features

Cost-Effective Solution: Ideal for large-volume printing operations.

Good Flexibility: Adapts well to different printing surfaces.

Stable Ink Transfer: Ensures consistent printing results.

Easy to Use: Suitable for manual and automatic systems.

Good Abrasion Resistance: Supports medium-duty printing cycles.

Compatible with Various Inks: Works with common screen printing inks.

Technical Specifications

Item	Specification
Material	Natural Rubber
Type	Screen Printing Squeegee
Hardness	60 – 85 Shore A
Width	Custom
Thickness	Custom
Length	Custom
Color	Natural / Black
Application	Screen Printing

Applications

Natural rubber squeegees are widely used in:

Textile printing
Packaging printing
Advertising printing
Poster and graphic printing
General industrial screen printing

They are ideal for standard and high-volume printing operations.

Natural Rubber vs Polyurethane Squeegee

Feature	Natural Rubber	PU Squeegee
Cost	Lower	Higher
Durability	Medium	High
Precision	Standard	High
Application	General printing	High-end printing

Natural rubber is best for economical and general-purpose use.

Hardness Guide

Soft (60–70 Shore A)

More ink deposition
Suitable for textured surfaces

Medium (70–80 Shore A)

Balanced performance
Most common choice

Hard (80–85 Shore A)

Less ink, sharper print edges
Faster printing cycles

Types of Natural Rubber Squeegees

Straight Edge Squeegee

General printing use

Beveled Edge Squeegee

Better ink control

Round Edge Squeegee

Softer printing effect

Custom Cut Squeegee Strips

OEM applications

Custom Natural Rubber Squeegee Solutions

We provide custom rubber squeegees:

Custom hardness selection
Custom width and length
Pre-cut strips or rolls
OEM packaging options

FAQ

What is a natural rubber squeegee used for?

It is used for ink transfer in screen printing applications.

Is it better than polyurethane?

It depends—rubber is more economical, PU is more durable.

Can hardness be customized?

Yes, multiple Shore A options are available.

What industries use it most?

Textile and general printing industries.

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