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RKS stabilized squeegee systems are built to hold geometry, printing angle and edge condition more consistently through demanding production runs. Deco Tech supplies RKS blades for industrial flatbed, container, rotary and precision screen printing applications throughout North America.
The 2026 range is led by the new RKS Carbon BW, alongside Carbon S, the proven RKS System family, rotary blades and conventional RKS HT1 and Printan materials.
Instead of choosing a blade by durometer alone, start with the print process and the behavior you need from the carrier and printing edge.
Choose Carbon BW when process repeatability, stable geometry, very fine detail and controlled deposit are the priority.
Explore Carbon BW 02Carbon S combines a carbon carrier with original Vulkollan® quality for flexibility, chemical resistance and potential static reduction.
Explore Carbon S 03The RKS System uses a fiberglass-reinforced carrier to keep the printing edge plane-parallel and the process repeatable.
Explore RKS System 04RKS also manufactures rotary RS families, HT1 polyurethane and Printan blades for specialized screen printing requirements.
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Carbon BW is a multi-component hybrid blade with a next-generation carbon carrier and an RKS HT printing edge that is thermally moulded into the blade rather than glued. RKS supplies it with a defined, plane-parallel, pre-ground edge so it arrives ready for printing.
RKS Carbon S uses original Vulkollan® quality produced without added softeners, giving the printing edge strong chemical and abrasion resistance. The carbon carrier improves bending elasticity and recovery stability, which allows RKS to produce thinner, more flexible stabilized blades.
The original RKS System combines a fiberglass-reinforced carrier with an elastomer printing edge. The rigid carrier is designed to retain its form and keep the edge parallel to the printing plane instead of allowing the blade geometry to shift unpredictably during a run.
The three stabilized families share the goal of repeatable screen printing, but the carrier construction and printing-edge materials give each family a different operating window.
| Specification | Carbon BW New | Carbon S | RKS System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier concept | Next-generation carbon hybrid | Carbon-fiber stabilized carrier | Fiberglass-reinforced carrier |
| Printing edge | Pre-ground RKS HT material, thermally moulded | Original Vulkollan® quality | Elastomer edge bonded to GRP carrier |
| Carrier thickness | 1.2 / 1.7 / 2.5 mm | 1.2 / 1.7 / 2.5 mm | 1.7 / 2.5 mm Type 00; graded 2.5 → 1.4 mm Type 32 |
| PU thickness | 3 / 6 / 8 mm | 3 / 6 / 8 mm | 6 / 8 mm |
| Shore hardness | 55° / 65° / 75° / 85° | 55° / 65° / 75° / 85° | 55° / 65° / 70° / 75° / 80° |
| Typical fit | Fine detail, controlled deposit, high-speed serial production | Flexible flatbed work, chemical resistance, static-sensitive conditions | Standardized industrial screen printing with proven GRP stability |
| Max. listed length | Approx. 2800 mm | Approx. 2800 mm | Up to 2800 mm depending on type |
A conventional unsupported polyurethane blade can change shape as pressure, heat and solvents affect the material. RKS stabilizes the printing edge with a carbon- or fiberglass-reinforced carrier so flex, edge alignment and print angle can be controlled more predictably.
Send Us Your Print ParametersThe 2026 RKS catalog also covers dedicated rotary blades and conventional polyurethane materials for applications that do not require the same stabilized flatbed geometry.
Dedicated rotary blades for narrow-web and high-end industrial rotary screen printing. RS CC adds a color-coded RKS HT edge for easy Shore identification.
Ask about rotary blades
Modified polyurethane developed for demanding UV and solvent-ink service, with strong swelling, abrasion, wear and heat resistance. Offered in 65°, 75° and 85° Shore.
Ask about RKS HT1
Universal color-coded squeegee material available in common dimensions, hardnesses and profiles, including Monoflex, Biflex and Triflex configurations.
Ask about PrintanRKS produces many combinations of height, carrier thickness, PU thickness, Shore hardness and edge geometry. Send Deco Tech the details below and we can narrow the configuration before quoting.
Instead of relying on unsupported polyurethane for the full blade body, stabilized RKS families use a reinforced carrier joined to the printing edge. The carrier is designed to keep the blade geometry and edge alignment more consistent during the print stroke and across production runs.
RKS states that Carbon BW can support line fineness below 30 µm depending on the selected carrier, hardness and chamfer. Final blade selection still depends on the mesh, stencil, ink or paste, press setup and required deposit.
RKS states that, under certain production conditions, the carbon structure in Carbon S can reduce or divert static build-up during the print run. The overall machine setup and grounding still matter.
The stabilized families include multiple standard blade heights and carrier thicknesses, with production lengths reaching approximately 2800 mm on many configurations. RKS also notes that additional dimensions can be produced on request.
Yes. In addition to RKS HT1 and Printan materials, Deco Tech also offers Pleiger polyurethane squeegee blades for customers who need a conventional unsupported blade rather than a stabilized RKS system.
Tell us what you are printing, your press type, ink system, blade dimensions and the result you need. Deco Tech can help narrow the RKS configuration for your application.
Call 714-639-DECO or email sales@decotechgroup.com to order custom squeegees or get expert recommendations based on your substrate and ink requirements.
