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ESSENTIUM TPU 80A-Z

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Essentium TPU 80A-Z is the lowest durometer filament in Essentium’s electrostatically dissipative (ESD) portfolio. With non-marring surface properties, you don’t have to worry about latent failures in electronics. These materials are the only industrially proven, safe material for ESD sensitive applications. Currently, Essentium TPU 80A-Z is the softest 3D printing material that can be printed on any open-source printer. It has excellent elongation at break and impact strength and has a low friction surface that allows for easier feeding while printing.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (unspecified)

End Uses: Automotive Boots, Automotive Bumpers, Constant Velocity Joint Boots, Electrical Seals, Flexible Grips, Footwear, Front Spoiler, Gaskets, Handbrake Mechanism Seal, Molds/Dies/Tools, Pipe Seals, Plugs, Side Spoiler, Suspension Jounce Bumpers, Suspension Rebound Bumpers

Density: 1110.0 - 1110.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

PARTS PRINTED IN THREE MAJOR AXES AND COMMON INFILL PATTERNS

ESSENTIUM TPU 80A-Z - Parts Printed in Three Major Axes And Common Infill Patterns

YX: Traces aligned perpendicular to major length
ZX: Traces aligned orthogonal to major length
XY: Traces aligned parallel to major length
45/45: Common Infill: +-45, 2 outlines

KEY FEATURES

• ESD safe
• Soft-touch
• Ultra-flexible
• Best-in-class elongation at break
• Excellent abrasion and wear resistance
• Excellent vibration damping
• Low temperature flexibility
• Excellent chemical, solvent, oil and ozone resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets
APPLICATIONS INCLUDE

• Electronics manufacturing ESD safe jigs and fixtures
• Non-marring grippers
• Print-in-place soft springs
• Bumpers, vibration absorbers, isolation mounts
• Seals, gaskets, suction cups, boots, plugs
• Parts catchers, shoe straps

Properties

Physical Form
Material Specific Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Abrasion Loss30mm3ISO 4649
Hardness80Shore AISO 868
Compression (70˚C)45ISO 815
Compression RT25ISO 815
Specific Gravity1.11g/cm3ISO 1183
Surface Resistance10^6 – 10^8OhmsANSI/ESD STM11.11
Tear Strength55kN/mISO 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) 1.05
Fan Speed, % 0 – 20
Bed Material Glass
Bed Adhesion Method Dimafix®

 

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Property Test Method Print Orientation
XY YX ZX
Tensile Strength, MPa ASTM D638 22 8 6
Elongation at Break, % ASTM D638 729 234 109

 

PRINT PARAMETERS
Nozzle Temperature, ºC 240
Bed Temperature, ºC 80
Print Speed, mm/s 40
Layer Height, mm 0.35
Ex. Multiplier (Flow) 1.05
Fan Speed, % 0
Machine Ultimaker 3
Nozzle Size, mm 0.8