Scrubber Dryer Squeegee Rubber SMITH J45 – Absorbent Rubber Strips

Squeegee rubber strips for the J45

These are the squeegee rubber strips for the J45 floor scrubber: both the front and rear strips fit the squeegee and collect water after the brush, allowing the suction motor to remove it from the floor.

The front strip is 850 × 47 × 3.2 mm, the rear strip is 900 × 50 × 4.2 mm, both made for the 800 mm squeegee on the machine.

These strips are essential for leaving the floor dry behind the machine. If a strip is worn or soiled, the 500 W suction motor will pull in air rather than water, leaving the surface damp and potentially hazardous.

Each strip is secured to the squeegee with a steel plate and buckle, so it can be replaced easily without the need for special tools.

Where the J45 squeegee strips are used

J45 squeegee rubber strips are used in industrial and commercial cleaning where floors must be left dry and safe after scrubbing. Typical environments include warehouses, production facilities, logistics hubs, retail outlets, healthcare sites, schools and any premises with regular machine floor cleaning. The strips are suitable for both in-house cleaning teams and contractors working across multiple sites.

Technical specifications

What the strips do

• Dries the floor in a single pass. The strips channel water directly to the suction point, leaving the surface dry.
• Designed for the J45. Cut to fit the 800 mm squeegee on the J45, both front and rear positions.
• Improves floor safety. Wet floors are slippery; a well-sealed squeegee ensures the area is dry and safe to walk on.
• Easy to replace. Simply undo the buckle, remove the steel plate, fit the new strip and secure it again.
• Both strips included. The set allows you to renew both squeegee strips at once.
• Intended as a consumable. The strips wear out like the brush; keeping a spare set ensures your machine continues to dry effectively.

Included in the set

• Absorbent squeegee strips for the J45, front and rear
• Front strip: 850 × 47 × 3.2 mm
• Rear strip: 900 × 50 × 4.2 mm
• Fits the 800 mm J45 squeegee
• Secured by a steel plate and buckle
• Can be changed without special tools
• Consumable part

How to replace the strips

1. Switch off the machine and raise the squeegee.
2. Open buckle 2 for the front strip or buckle 1 for the rear, and remove the steel plate holding the strip in place.
3. Remove the worn strip and fit the replacement.
4. Refit the steel plate and fasten the buckle; if the plate is loose, adjust the nut at the top of the buckle.
5. Lower the squeegee and test it on a damp area: the floor behind should be left dry.

Maintenance and adjustment

• Squeegee height. If the strip presses down too much, the machine is harder to move; if too high, water remains. Adjust the height using the washers beneath the castor supports.
• Level squeegee. If one side is lower, loosen the nut on the squeegee screw, level it, then retighten the nut.
• Keep strips clean. Wipe the strips with a damp cloth; any debris underneath will leave water behind.
• After use. Raise the squeegee and clean away any dirt; clean the squeegee, strips and brush every three days.
• Secure fitting. If a strip is not firmly fixed, air can enter and the machine will not dry the floor properly.
• When to replace. Once the edge is worn and no longer forms a seal, it is time to fit new squeegee rubber strips.

Before you purchase

The price is shown on this page. Squeegee rubber strips are selected for the machine, so please check the following before purchasing:

• The machine. These squeegee rubber strips are designed for the J45. The J25, J85 and J115 require different strips; always order according to your machine model.
• Front and rear. The front squeegee strip measures 850 × 47 × 3.2 mm, while the rear strip is 900 × 50 × 4.2 mm, so they are not interchangeable.
• A spare set. It is advisable to keep an extra set of squeegee rubber strips in stock to avoid downtime when a strip becomes worn.
• The brush too. The brush wears at the same time as the squeegee rubber strips; inspect it when replacing the strips.
• Delivered to your address (DAP) · export price without VAT; export customs clearance at a fixed fee; import VAT and duties are paid by the buyer. Supplied in a box measuring 15 × 15 × 15 cm, weighing approximately 1 kg.