Saati Duralife 60/90/60 Triple Durometer Urethane Squeegee Blade – Versatile Screen Printing Squeegee Material
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Saati Duralife 60/90/60 Triple Durometer Urethane Squeegee Blade — three-layer urethane blade with 60 duro outer printing surfaces and a 90 duro rigid core. Maximum Ink Deposit with Rigidity — Triple Durometer Roll for Heavy Printing. The soft outer layers (60 shore A) deliver maximum fabric conformance and ink deposit. The hard center core (90 shore A) resists bowing across wide screens for consistent pressure end-to-end. Saati Duralife urethane — chemical resistant, sharpenable. $190.08 (144″ roll).
✓Triple Durometer: 60/90/60
✓Outer 60 Duro — Flexible Print Edge
✓Core 90 Duro — Rigid, Anti-Bow
✓Saati Duralife Urethane — Not Rubber
✓Chemical & Solvent Resistant
✓Sharpenable Urethane Edge
💰 Best price per inch: Select the full 144″ roll option for the lowest cost per inch — same Saati Duralife triple durometer blade material, best value for shops replacing multiple blades or stocking up.
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$190.08
Description
Saati Duralife 60/90/60 Triple Durometer — Anti-Bow Urethane Squeegee Blade
The 60/90/60 triple combines the maximum ink deposit of a 60 durometer outer surface with the rigidity and consistency of a 90 durometer center core. It is the highest-deposit triple durometer option — the blade for shops that need heavy plastisol underbase printing, simulated process thick deposits, puff inks, and other applications where maximum ink volume through the mesh is the priority, but blade bowing across wide screens is a problem. Sold as a 144-inch roll for shops that cut their own blades to size.
How Triple Durometer Works
Outer Layers: 60 Duro
60 duro outer layers — the softest standard printing edge. Maximum conformance to mesh and substrate, maximum ink deposit per stroke.
Center Core: 90 Duro
90 duro core — prevents the bowing that a soft single-durometer 60 blade would exhibit across wide screens, delivering consistent deposit from edge to edge.
Key Features
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Saati Duralife Urethane
All three layers are urethane — chemical resistant, longer-lasting, consistently hardened, and sharpenable. Not rubber.
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Anti-Bow Rigidity
The 90 duro core resists the bowing that single-durometer soft blades exhibit across wide screens — delivering consistent ink deposit from edge to edge on large format prints.
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Flexible Print Edge
The 60 duro outer layer contacts the mesh and fabric — providing good ink transfer and fabric conformance without requiring a heavy-handed stroke.
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Chemical Resistant
Resists plastisol solvents, water-based chemistry, discharge activators, and screen cleaning chemicals across all three layers.
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Sharpenable
Sharpen the outer urethane edge with any standard squeegee sharpener to maintain a clean print edge across the blade’s service life.
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Per-Inch from 144″ Roll
Sold as 144-inch roll — economical for shops cutting multiple blades.
✅ Best for: Heavy plastisol underbase printing, simulated process work with thick ink deposit requirements, specialty inks, low mesh printing on wide format screens. Shops that cut their own blades from roll stock.
See It in Action: Understanding Squeegee Durometer
📐 Understanding Squeegee Durometer
Durometer is the Shore A hardness rating of the squeegee blade — a standardized measurement of how stiff or flexible the blade material is. It directly determines how much ink passes through the mesh and the sharpness of the printed edge.
↑ Softer (60)
More flexible → more pressure on mesh → more ink deposit → heavier prints
⚖️ Medium (70)
Balanced → versatile across inks, mesh counts, and substrates → the shop standard
↓ Harder (80)
More rigid → less flex → less ink deposit → sharper edges → fine detail
Full Durometer Selection Guide
| Durometer | Feel | Best For | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Soft | Textile printing: thick inks, heavy garment textures, low mesh counts (60–110). Simulated process printing on textured surfaces. Maximum ink deposit. | 60 Duro Blade |
| 70 | Medium | General garment printing: plastisol and water-based on flat textiles, standard mesh (110–200). The most versatile durometer — the starting point for most shops. | 70 Duro Blade |
| 80 | Hard | High mesh / fine detail: halftones, process printing, 4-color process, fine line work, high mesh counts (200–305+). Less ink deposit, sharper edge definition. | 80 Duro Blade |
| 70/90/70 | Triple | Best of both worlds: soft outer layers (70) grip the fabric and conform to the mesh — hard center core (90) provides rigidity without fatigue. Most popular triple for general garment printing. | 70/90/70 Triple |
| 60/90/60 ← This Product | Triple | Maximum ink deposit with rigidity: softest outer layers (60) for maximum conformance and ink transfer — hard center (90) for blade stability. Heavy ink deposit jobs, thick plastisol, specialty inks. | This product |
🔬 Why Urethane? Saati Duralife vs. Standard Rubber
Saati Duralife Urethane
- Resistant to plastisol, water-based, and discharge inks
- Resistant to solvents and screen cleaning chemicals
- Maintains consistent durometer across the blade lifespan
- Holds a sharper edge longer between sharpenings
- Lower abrasion wear on emulsion stencils
Standard Rubber Blades
- Can swell or soften when exposed to solvents
- Durometer drifts over time as rubber degrades
- Loses edge sharpness faster
- Lower cost upfront, but higher replacement frequency
🔧 Squeegee Blade Care & Sharpening
- Clean blades immediately after printing — dried ink hardens on urethane and requires more aggressive cleaning, which accelerates edge wear.
- Store blades edge-up or hanging — never lay a squeegee flat with blade down. The edge deforms under the handle weight over time.
- Sharpen regularly — a dull blade requires more pressure to shear ink through the mesh, which increases mesh wear, stencil wear, and wrist fatigue. Sharpen when you notice ink deposit becoming uneven or edges ragged.
- Inspect for nicks and flat spots — a nicked blade leaves streaks and uneven ink deposit. Sharpen past the nick or replace the blade section.
- Use a squeegee sharpener or lap grinder — hand sharpening on sandpaper creates uneven bevels. A dedicated sharpener produces a consistent edge across the full blade length.
All Squeegees & Blades at River City Supply
| Product | Format | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Saati 60 Duro Blade | Blade only — sold per inch from 144″ roll | Soft — max ink deposit, textures |
| Saati 70 Duro Blade | Blade only — sold per inch from 144″ roll | Medium — general purpose |
| Saati 80 Duro Blade | Blade only — sold per inch from 144″ roll | Hard — fine detail, halftones |
| Saati 70/90/70 Triple | Blade only — sold per inch from 144″ roll | Triple — versatile with rigidity |
| Saati 60/90/60 Triple Roll | 144″ roll | Triple — max deposit + rigid core |
| Saati Duralife Roll | 144″ roll | Bulk blade stock |
| Nortech Wood Handle 70 Duro | Complete squeegee | Made in USA, general printing |
| Custom Wood Handle Squeegee | Any size | Custom width + durometer |
| Ergo-Force Handle | Ergonomic handle | Reduces fatigue, precision control |
| Squeegee Rack (8-slot) | Accessory | Stores 8 squeegees, wall-mount |
Need help choosing the right blade selection?
Call us at (512) 454-0505 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Saati Duralife 60/90/60 Triple Durometer Urethane Squeegee Blade |
| Brand | Saati — Duralife Series |
| Durometer | 60/90/60 (Triple Layer: 60 Shore A outer / 90 Shore A core / 60 Shore A outer) |
| Material | Urethane — all three layers (not rubber) |
| Format | 144-inch roll (12 feet) |
| Edge Profile | Square edge — standard screen printing squeegee profile |
| Ink Compatibility | Plastisol, water-based, discharge, UV, solvent-based inks |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to solvents, plastisol, water-based chemistry, screen cleaning chemicals |
| Sharpenable | Yes — sharpen the outer urethane layer with standard squeegee sharpeners |
| Anti-Bow Benefit | Hard 90 duro core resists blade bowing across wide screens — more consistent deposit edge-to-edge |
| Best For | Heavy plastisol underbase printing, simulated process work with thick ink deposit requirements, specialty inks, low mesh printing on wide format screens. Shops that cut their own blades from roll stock. |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why would I choose 60/90/60 over 70/90/70?
60/90/60 gives you more ink deposit — the softer 60 outer layers flex more and push more ink through the mesh per stroke. Use it when ink volume is the priority: thick plastisol, heavy underbase, puff inks, or low mesh large-format printing. 70/90/70 is more versatile across ink types and mesh counts. If you print a lot of underbase-heavy or specialty work, 60/90/60 is the right choice.
Why are single-durometer blades sold per inch from a roll?
The 60/90/60 triple is offered as a 144-inch (12 foot) roll for shops that cut their own blade stock to custom lengths. If you need blade-only material for multiple handles in a specific size, the roll format is more economical. If you only need a few feet, contact us about cutting from roll stock.
Is 60/90/60 appropriate for halftone or process printing?
No — the soft 60 outer layers produce too much ink deposit for halftone and process printing, which require controlled, thinner deposit for dot accuracy. For halftones and fine detail, use 70, 80, or 70/90/70 depending on your specific mesh count and ink type.
How is triple durometer constructed?
Triple durometer blades are co-extruded — all three layers are produced simultaneously as a single bonded urethane unit, not glued or laminated layers. The 60/90/60 construction results in a blade where the outer layers and core behave as one continuous material, maintaining consistent hardness transitions across the full blade profile.
Need help choosing the right blade selection?
Call us at (512) 454-0505 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT
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