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BigRep TPU

BigRep TPU is the material complies with the compositional requirements of the European Regulation on Plastic Food Contact Materials and with the requirements of LFGB.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (unspecified)

End Uses: Sporting Goods

Density: 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Flexible (Shore 98 A)
  • Temperature resistance up to 100°C
  • Very high-impact strength
  • UV resistant
  • Durable, with excellent damping behavior
  • Dynamic properties
  • Chemical resistant (for wide range of chemicals)
Benefits
  • BigRep TPU is a filament enabling companies to explore a broader range of manufacturing opportunities using 3D printing technologyv For the automotive industry, it enables prototyping for gear knobs, door handles, cable sheathing and more. In the sporting goods industry, there is potential for rapid prototyping of skateboard wheels, sporting shoe shells, ski tips and ends. This filament is based on a medium kind of TPU, with BigRep having mastered the difficult process of extruding the material in a stable manner.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Diameter2.85mm
Filament Net Weight2Kg
MaterialTPU
Density1.2g/cm³
Print Temperature Guideline195 - 230°C
Heating Bed0 – 60°C
Vicat Softening Point115°CISO 306
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength40MPaISO 527
Tear Strenght175kN/mISO 34-1B
Ultimate Elongation470%ISO 527

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • Store at around room temperature and protect from direct heat or sunlight. Keep sealed in an air tight container, away from humidity.