What Is the Difference in Squeegee Blade Material? Linatex, Gum Rubber, Urethane Etc
Gum Rubber Squeegee Blades
Gum rubber squeegee blades are primarily used in public spaces such as shopping malls, offices, etc. Gum rubber squeegees are best used on tiled floors, leaving them dry and safe for foot traffic. We don't recommend gum rubber squeegee blades for oily environments. Gum rubber absorbs oil, and will eventually make the blades wavy.
- Smooth, even floors with light traffic
- An inexpensive combination of natural material and fillers, usable on smooth, even indoor floors
Premium Rubber Squeegee Blades
Premium Rubber (Linatex, DuraShield) squeegee blades are the All-around best-performing and longest-lasting squeegee blades. Premium Rubber works well with chemicals and won’t swell like gum rubber. Premium Rubber squeegee blades have excellent flexibility for better durability, and pickup. These blades would be the best choice in applications where the floor is not smooth.
- Multi-purpose; provides consistent performance, excellent floor conformance and superior results on a broad range of conditions
- High performing, long lasting material, delivering superior performance in wet abrasion applications
Urethane Squeegee Blades
Oil-resistant urethane squeegees are the best option for oily or rough surfaces. We recommend these urethane squeegee blades for car shops and very rough concrete. Urethane squeegee blades are easy to identify by their typically opaque color.
- Applications that require oil and chemical resistance; very rough surfaces
- Chemical resistant material with long service life; well suited for use with organic and petroleum-based oils