A Review of the Effects of Squeegees in Continuous Processing Machines

Phil E. Perkins

Squeegees are used to reduce the amount of liquid carried over from one solution tank to the next during continuous film processing. Several types of squeegees are used, such as air, vacuum, wringer sling, wiper blade and rotary buffer squeegees. The general principles of squeegee location are reviewed from the viewpoint of photographic results, replenisher rates, washing efficiency, pollution potential cost savings and machine speeds.

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Published
1970-02
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J10740