PolyFlex™ TPU95
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PolyFlex™ TPU95 is a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based filament specifically engineered to work on most desktop 3D printers. It has a shore hardness of 95A and can stretch more than 3 times its original length.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density
ISO1183, GB/T1033
1.20-1.24 g/cm3 at 23 °C
Melt index
210°C, 1.2 kg
3-6 g/10min
Light transmission
N/A
N/A
Flame retardancy
N/A
N/A
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA
Effect of weak acids
Fair
Effect of strong acids
Poor
Effect of weak alkalis
Fair
Effect of strong alkalis
Poor
Effect of oils and grease
Good
Note:
Good: Material may get minor attack after long periods of storage with chemical at ambient temperature
Fair: Material can be used for short time contact with chemical at ambient temperature
Poor: Material becomes unstable on contact with chemical at ambient temperature
MOISTURE ABSORPTION CURVE
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Stress at 100% strain (X-Y)
ISO 37, GB/T 528
11.1 ± 0.3 MPa
Stress at 200% strain (X-Y)
ISO 37, GB/T 528
15.0 ± 0.6 MPa
Stress at 300% strain (X-Y)
ISO 37, GB/T 528
21.0 ± 0.7 MPa
Stress at 400% strain (X-Y)
ISO 37, GB/T 528
25.8 ± 0.4 MPa
Young’s modulus (X-Y)
ISO 37, GB/T 528
33.6 ± 0.9 MPa
Elongation at break (X-Y)
ISO 37, GB/T 528
551.2 ± 23.5%
Shore hardness
ISO 7619-1, GB/T 531.1
95A
RECOMMENDED PRINTING CONDITIONS
Nozzle temperature
210 – 230 (℃)
Build surface treatment
PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)
Build plate temperature
25 - 60 (˚C)
Cooling fan
ON
Printing speed
30 – 50 (mm/s)
Retraction distance
3 - 6 (mm)
Retraction speed
40 - 60 (mm/s)
Closure Chamber
No Needed
Recommended support material
PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1
Drying setting
70˚C for 8h
Annealing setting
-
Based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters
ISO 37, GB/T 528
HOW TO MAKE SPECIMENS
Bed temperature
50 °C
Shell
2
Top & bottom layer
3
Infill
100%
Environmental temperature
Ambient temperature
Cooling fan
ON
The typical values presented in this data sheet are intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. Actual values may vary significantly with printing conditions. End- use performance of printed parts depends not only on materials, but also on part design, environmental conditions, printing conditions, etc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Each user is responsible for determining the safety, lawfulness, technical suitability, and disposal/ recycling practices of Polymaker materials for the intended application. Polymaker makes no warranty of any kind, unless announced separately, to the fitness for any use or application. Polymaker shall not be made liable for any damage, injury or loss induced from the use of Polymaker materials in any application.
