Optima is the ORA range of squeegee blades specifically designed and developed for CD printing.
The high-speed process of printing CDs places high demands on the design and manufacture of the squeegee blade component.
Designed and manufactured exclusively for CD printing
Moulded seamless sealed edges or high precision cut edges
Available in renown 7000 series
Also available in new 1000 series
Hardness 75A to 90A
Available in all popular sizes
Compatible with UV systems
The Optima range comprises two distinct types of blade:
MT is a moulded blade with four usable radius edges and is unique in not having a moulded seam.The radius edge offers good in-flow for single colours.
7000MT 1000MT
75A Green 75A Gold
80A White 85A Gold
85A Blue 90A Gold
90A White
CT is a precision cut blade that incorporates our "Edge of Perfection" standards on all four edges enabling the high quality required for the four colour process.
1000CT 7000CT
75A Gold 75A Green
85A Gold 80A White
90A Gold 85A Blue
90A White
Many CD printing processes will require a combination of both MT and CT types of Optima blade on a single machine to optimise both print resolution and consistency.