ESSENTIUM TPU 95A-Z

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,

ESD Protection,

Flexible,

Good Abrasion Resistance,

Good Elongation,

High Tensile Strength,

Impact Resistance,

Low Friction,

Low Temperature Flexibility,

Mar Resistant,

Oil Resistant,

Ozone Resistant,

Solvent Resistant,

Tear Resistance,

Vibration Damping,

Wear Resistant

KEY FEATURES

• ESD safe
• Flexible
• Best-in-class tensile strength
• Exceptional elongation at break
• Excellent abrasion, tear and wear resistance
• High impact
• Excellent vibration damping
• Low temperature flexibility
• Excellent chemical, solvent, oil and ozone resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Tooling & Moldmaking

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Bushings,

Exhaust Duct Systems,

Flexible Grips,

Grommets,

Hoses,

Molds/Dies/Tools,

Protective Coverings

APPLICATIONS INCLUDE

• Electronics manufacturing ESD safe jigs and fixtures
• Vibration dampening feet
• Grommets
• Bushings
• Protective case inserts
• Automotive vibration isolation
• Overmolded soft grips
• Flexible hose and ducting

Properties

Physical Form

Filament

Material Specific Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Abrasion Loss	25	mm3	ISO 4649
Hardness	95	Shore A	ISO 868
Compression (70˚C)	45	—	ISO 815
Compression RT	30	—	ISO 815
Specific Gravity	1.15	g/cm3	ISO 1183
Surface Resistance	10^6 – 10^8	Ohms	ANSI/ESD STM11.11
Tear Strength	100	kN/m	ISO 34-1

Regulatory & Compliance

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

 

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®

 

Test Data

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

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Property	Test Method	Print Orientation
		XY	YX	ZX
Tensile Strength, MPa	ASTM D638	34	22	7
Elongation at Break, %	ASTM D638	639	435	48