Plastic/filament for 3D printer

FLEX/TPU filament features:

• Demonstrates both softness and hardness - Flexible FLEX/TPU can have different levels of rigidity, depending on the brand of material and printing settings mentioned on original packing. This allows you to create products with varying softness or hardness.
• Wear resistant - FLEX/TPU models have good wear resistance, making FLEX suitable for printing parts that are subject to abrasion and wear.
• Resistant to sunlight and ultraviolet radiation.
• Hygroscopic.
• Flexible.
• No toxic odors during printing and use.
• Does not lose physical properties with temperature changes - range fr om -40°C to +110°C.
• Resistant to acids, alkalis, oils. Not resistant to some organic solvents, chlorine and hot steam.
  

  Before planning and printing your model, take into account, that parts of FLEX/TPU are difficult to glue together or securely stick them to something else. It is almost impossible to prime, paint, or polish it with a top cover.

FLEX/TPU filament is suitable for modeling of:

• covers for gadgets;
• masks and toys;
• seals for windows and doors;
• medical prostheses;
• components for plumbing - corrugations, cuffs and gaskets;
• machine parts;
• sporting goods and footwear.

Application of FLEX/TPU can be varied and depends on the specific requirements of the project. Due to its flexibility, softness, strength, wear and temperature resistance, this material is used in different branches, where a combination of flexibility and strength is required.

FLEX/TPU filament specifications

FLEX/TPU properties
Vicat softening temperature	95°C
Operating temperature	-40°C to +80°C
Elastic modulus	15.3 MPa
Elongation at break	550%
Tensile strength	50 MPa
Density	1.21 g/cm3
Melt flow rate	3-6 g/10 min
3D printer settings for printing with FLEX
Nozzle temperature	200°C-240°C
Platform temperature	0°C-60°C
Nozzle diameter	0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.4mm
Enclosed printer	not required
Chamber temperature (if enclosed)	45°C
Printing speed	20-30 mm/s
Fan	Recommended
Rollback speed	20 mm/s
Rollback distance	1 mm
Dry FLEX/TPU filament
Drying temperature	80°C
Drying time	1–2 hours

To succeed with 3D-printing TPU, you need to remember the following rules:

• Keep filament in vacuum container to prevent it from absorbing moisture from the air;
• Use enclosed 3D printer to contribute to the slow cooling of the model, which prevents deformation and shrinkage of the material during printing.

Purchase FLEX/TPU filament

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