ESSENTIUM TPU 80A LOW FRICTION

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyurethanes (PU),

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU)

Polymer Name

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (unspecified)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — 3D Printing Polymers

Thermoplastic Filament

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Excellent Flexibility,

Excellent Toughness,

Good Abrasion Resistance,

Good Printability,

Low Friction,

Mar Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Consumer Goods,

Industrial

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Consumer Goods — Footwear

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Boots,

Automotive Bumpers,

Constant Velocity Joint Boots,

Electrical Seals,

Flexible Grips,

Footwear,

Front Spoiler,

Gaskets,

Handbrake Mechanism Seal,

Pipe Seals,

Plugs,

Side Spoiler,

Suspension Jounce Bumpers,

Suspension Rebound Bumpers

Properties

Physical Form

Filament

Material Specific Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Abrasion Loss	30	mm3	ISO 4649
Hardness	80	Shore A	ISO 868
Compression (70˚C)	45	—	ISO 815
Compression RT	25	—	ISO 815
Specific Gravity	1.11	g/cm3	ISO 1183
Tear Strength	55	kN/m	ISO 34-1

Technical Details & Test Data

RECOMMENDED PRINT SETTINGS

 

Nozzle Temperature, ºC	230 – 250
Bed Temperature, ºC	50 – 80
Print Speed, mm/s	20 – 40
First Layer Speed, mm/s	15 – 20
Ex. Multiplier (Flow)	1.03
Fan Speed, %	0 – 20
Retraction Speed, mm/s	Standard
Retraction Distance, mm	Standard

 

PRINT PARAMETERS

Nozzle Temperature, ºC	240
Bed Temperature, ºC	80
Print Speed, mm/s	25
Layer Height, mm	0.2
Ex. Multiplier (Flow)	1.05
Fan Speed, %	0
Machine	Ultimaker 3
Nozzle Size, mm	0.8

 

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Property	Test Method	Print Orientation
		XY	YX	ZX
Tensile Strength, MPa	ASTM D638	22	18	17
Elongation at Break, %	ASTM D638	640	517	471