Screen Printing Squeegee Maintenance: 5 Essential Tips
To properly clean a screen printing squeegee, first remove excess ink, then clean the blade with a rag and solvent or press wash, and finally dry the blade thoroughly before reattaching it to the handle. Leaving ink on the squeegee can damage the blade, so the number one rule of squeegee care is prompt cleaning.
Standard vs Fine Tagging Gun: Which One Is Right for Your Products?
The right choice depends on the products you sell. If you mainly handle everyday garments such as T-shirts, denim, uniforms, and general retail apparel, a standard tagging gun is usually the better option because it is more versatile and suitable for most regular fabrics. If your products include knitwear, lingerie, baby clothing, silk-like fabrics, or other delicate garments, a fine tagging gun is usually the safer choice because it creates a smaller puncture and helps reduce visible holes and fabric damage.
How to Fix a Tagging Gun
A tagging gun usually fails for a small reason, not a major one. The most common causes are a jammed fastener, a blocked or bent needle, incorrect fasteners, or a feeding problem inside the tool. Manufacturer instructions and troubleshooting guides consistently warn that repeated squeezing during a jam makes the problem worse, and they recommend unloading the tool, checking the needle, and clearing obstructions first.
