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Screen Printing Squeegee(Plain Squeegees)-UNITEX MARATHON

Extremely low chemical absorption from modern ink systems

• Eliminates/significantly slows down the risk of squeegee deformation

• Longer print runs and less downtime

• Ultra sharp printing edge that provides exceptional print quality and accuracy

• Consistently sharp printing edge which is capable of depositing printed layers accurately between 70µm and 10µm (microns)

• Reduce ink usage and screen breakages

• Unrivalled quality and industry leading tight dimensional tolerances - every squeegee is physically and mechanically tested

• Consistent quality ennsures the squeegees are fit for purpose every time

• Drastically reduces aadditional printing set-up time that can result from poor quality squeegees

• Exceptional abrasion resistance

• Significantly reducees high squeegee usage and additional downtime that can result from low cost squeegees

• Very cost effective - long predictable squeegee life/significant reduction in scrap

Brilliant printing quality and accuracy

• Unitex Squeegees can offer up to a 47% cost saving on your ink usage

• Independent tests carried out – report available on request

• Cost Versus Benefit

The Unitex squeegees range covers the full breadth of screen printing applications including:

• Electronics

• Graphics

• Textiles

• Glass

• Bottles/Containers

• Solar cells

UNITEX - Specialist squeegees for screen printing professionals

• Ideal for decorative/personalised printing applications such as textiles, graphics, bottles and containers
• It is made from MDI (Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate) technology. Designed to give superior resistance to degradation by commonly used inks, solvents and monomers used in modern printing processes.
• Low swelling characteristics to solvent cleaners and inks
• Ideal for UV ink systems
• Long squeegee life – good abrasion resistance
• Does not wear screens
• Consistent product quality and tight dimensional tolerances

All screen printing applications covered

■ Glass

Automotive - Architectural

• A high value finished product demands a high quality squeegee for perfect results and reduced product defects

• Unitex Ulon HP Composite 500/1 (55-60º Shore A) hardness is ideal when a large amount of ink is required onto the substrate with good tip control

• Unitex® Ulon HP 500/4 (70-75º Shore A) hardness when the definition detail is fine

■ Bottles and Containers

Plastic - Glass Packaging

• Unitex Marathon S-Cut and D-Cut squeegees play an important role in meeting the increasing demands on the bottle printer. S-Cut and D-Cut profiles provide the benefit of a sharper edge for an accurate ink deposit, in addition to maximum definition

• For greater tip control use S-Cut and D-Cut profiles with Lan Land indicates a flat tip which is normally 1mm

■ Graphics

Plastic - PVC - Decals - Vinyl - Paper - Packaging Labels

• For printing graphics the squeegee must have the right amount of flexing to transfer ink correctly through the screen and have good solvent/UV ink resistance. Also, it must be free from surface imperfections and irregularities, especially for high quality graphics

• Typically for high resolution graphics a 75º Shore A (or harder) squeegee is used

• Many printers use the Unitex Marathon Triple 75º Shore A or higher when high print pressure is required to ensure fine detail. As it is a multi purpose squeegee can be used on many different types of machines which cuts down on inventory

• Generally lower hardness squeegees are used for larger

■ CD/DVD

Screen Printing 

• The CD/DVD industry require squeegees with high durability, close tolerances and a wide range of sizes

• The print quality must be high with maximum definition and machine set up times kept to a minimum

• Unitex Ulon HP and Unitex Marathon are available in a range of sizes, from length 100mm to 3600mm and  width 50mm

• They are both ideal for high speed printing applications and one to five colour processes

■ Textiles

Most Substrates - Decorative/Personalised Printi

• Screen printing can cope with intricate designs on silk through to durable bold prints on a wide range of fabric based substrates. Inks range from water or solvent based pigments and dyes to plastisol types

• Textiles such as T-shirts often require a large amount of ink deposited, so a softer squeegee is required such as Unitex Marathon 60 and 65 Shore A

• For finer meshes, increase the hardness of the squeegee to reduce ink deposited and increase detail

A history of Trelleborg

Unitex screen printing squeegees is an established brand within Trelleborg Applied Technologies product portfolio.

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. The Trelleborg Group has local presence in over 40 countries around the world.

Trelleborg Applied Technologies is part of the Trelleborg Group. At our manufacturing facility in the UK we produce high quality engineering polymers within polyurethanes and synthetic rubbers, as well as a range of innovative energy control materials. We have over 55 years manufacturing experience and are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Member of：

Federation of European Screen Printers Associations

Speciality Graphic Imaging Association

China Speciality Graphic Imaging Association

We supply our products worldwide, through our experienced sales team and distributor partners. Our success comes from us providing technical solutions, being flexible, offering free technical advice as well as first class after-sales support.

We supply Trelleborg's products worldwide, through their experienced sales team and distributor partners. Our success comes from them providing technical solutions, being flexible, offering free technical advice as well as first class after-sales support. Unitex screen printing squeegees is an established brand within Trelleborg Applied Technologies product portfolio. It has earned a deserved reputation for providing industry leading performance and exceptional quality. As part of an ongoing development programme, Unitex remains at the forefront in squeegee technology. The Unitex squeegee range covers the full breadth of screen printing applications. Unitex, Ulon and Marathon are all trademarks of Trelleborg.