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Rudy Press attachment mounted on a 20 x 24 in screen

The Rudy Press Squeegee/Flood Bar Attachment

The Rudy Press is a squeegee and flood bar attachment for manual screen printing presses. It clamps to your screen and guides every flood and print stroke along the same path, at a steady angle and pressure. You get the consistency of an automatic press and keep the control of a manual one.

For manual presses with back clamps.


Why shops use it

  • The same print from the first shirt to the last. Every stroke runs on a guided path, and the flood bar loads the same amount of ink into the mesh before each pull.
  • Better opacity on whites. A steady angle and pressure make it easier to hit the right ink deposit every time, even with thick white ink.
  • Less strain on long runs. It takes on much of the physical work of the squeegee pull, so you stay fresh through the whole run.
  • New printers get up to speed faster. They don't need to learn the feel of the squeegee angle before their prints match yours.
  • More shirts per hour. Repeatable strokes help you keep a steady pace and take on bigger orders.

Who it's for

  • Busy manual shops that want automatic press consistency without buying an automatic press
  • Printers who want to reduce the strain of pulling by hand
  • Shops, studios and schools training new printers

Easy to set up

Clamp it to your screen, load your ink and start printing.

Two sizes

  • 20x24in: for 51 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in) frames
  • 23x31in: for 58 x 79 cm (23 x 31 in) frames

Measure your frames before buying.

What it fits

  • Manual presses with back (rear) clamps holding 20 x 24 in or 23 x 31 in screens
  • Not compatible with side-clamp presses or Eco Frames

If you're unsure about your press, send a photo of the clamps to info@amspresswerks.com and we'll tell you whether it fits.

Specs: 20x24in

  • For frames: 51 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in)
  • Print area: 30 x 36 cm (12 x 14 in)
  • Unit size: 56 x 62 x 19 cm (22 x 24.5 x 7.5 in)
  • Weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
  • Included: 30 cm (12 in) squeegee, 70 durometer, and 30 cm (12 in) winged flood bar

Specs: 23x31in

  • For frames: 58 x 79 cm (23 x 31 in)
  • Print area: 41 x 53 cm (16 x 21 in)
  • Unit size: 64 x 80 x 19 cm (25 x 31.5 x 7.5 in)
  • Weight: 6 kg (13.2 lb)
  • Included: 41 cm (16 in) squeegee, 70 durometer, and 41 cm (16 in) winged flood bar

Made by Ryonet, Vancouver, Washington, USA.

Common questions

Will the Rudy Press fit my press?

It fits manual presses with back clamps holding 51 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in) or 58 x 79 cm (23 x 31 in) screens. It does not fit side-clamp presses or Eco Frames. If you're unsure, send a photo of your clamps to info@amspresswerks.com and we'll tell you whether it fits.

Which size do I need?

Choose the size that matches your screens. The 20x24in takes 51 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in) frames and has a 30 x 36 cm (12 x 14 in) print area. The 23x31in takes 58 x 79 cm (23 x 31 in) frames and has a 41 x 53 cm (16 x 21 in) print area. Measure your frames before buying.

Do I still print by hand?

Yes. You pull every print yourself. The Rudy Press guides the squeegee and flood bar along the same path at a steady angle, so each stroke matches the one before.

How does it attach?

It clamps directly to your screen frame, not to the press. Adjust it with a 5/32 in Allen key.

What's included?

The 20x24in comes with a 30 cm (12 in) squeegee, 70 durometer, and a 30 cm (12 in) winged flood bar. The 23x31in comes with a 41 cm (16 in) squeegee, 70 durometer, and a 41 cm (16 in) winged flood bar.

Who makes the Rudy Press?

Ryonet, in Vancouver, Washington, USA.

Where can I buy the Rudy Press in Europe?

From AMS PressWerks. Join the waitlist on this page to hear when stock arrives.