One of the most common ways to apply solder paste to an SMT Stencil Printer is with a Squeegee Blade. DEK SQA304 Metal Squeegee Blades are specially designed to fit the DEK series of Stencil Printers. DEK SQA304 Squeegee Holders match the original equipment manufacturers specifications and are available in the standard lengths offered by the OEM, and also are available in custom lengths to suit the individual customer’s needs. Each Squeegee Blade Holder is made from precision machined aluminum, and come with the mounting knobs. Blades comes in various sizes from 170mm to 610mm. Sold in sets of 2 and comes with the Blade.
DEK SQA304 Metal Squeegees eliminate pumping and scavenging improving solder paste deposit quality. The smooth lubricated edge reduces stencil pulling and stretching, improving pad registration and stencil life. Furthermore, the long life of DEK SQA304 Blades reduces wasteful material maintenance and down-time cycles.
- Lightweight, low profile holders reduce paste sticking and handling damage
- Spring steel base metal assures many thousands of flexures without failure
- Accurate blade referencing insures your setup quality
When have you last changed your Squeegee Blade? Many forget to make that a basic part of preventive maintenance, therefor it might be time to change your Squeegee Blade.