Zortrax Z-SEMIFLEX

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

Abrasion Resistant,

Chemical Resistant,

High Elasticity,

High Strength,

High Temperature Resistance,

Highly Flexible

Features

• Elasticity and strength

Z-SEMIFLEX filament combines two features important on the production line: flexibility and endurance. Utilize them to 3D print ever-reliable parts, tools, and prototypes.

• Industrial grade

The 3D printing material has been designed for demanding industrial applications. Its chemical and physical properties make it suitable for all branches of manufacturing.

• Chemical resistance

Take advantage of the broad chemical resistance of Z-SEMIFLEX. Use it to 3D print parts and prototypes meant to work with greases, light acids, and alkalis.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Industrial

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts,

Tooling & Moldmaking

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Implants & Prosthetics,

Medical Devices & Assemblies,

Other Medical Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Aerospace & Aviation,

Marine

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Aircraft Interiors,

Automotive Components,

Automotive Interior Parts,

Body Implants,

Industrial Parts,

Medical Devices,

Medical/Healthcare Applications,

Modeling Material,

Tooling

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

3D Printing

Properties

Physical Form

Filament

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation (Break)	543.46	%	ISO 527:1998
Tensile Strength	30.44	MPa	ISO 527:1998
Breaking Stress	3.18	MPa	ISO 527:1998
Elongation (Max Tensile Stress)	524	%	ISO 527:1998
Bending Stress	5.7	MPa	ISO 178:2011
Flexural Modulus	95.09	MPa	ISO 178:2011
Izod Impact (Notched)	38.88	kJ/m2	ISO 180:2004

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting point	180.16	°C	ISO 11357-3:2014
Hardness	45	Shore D	ISO 868:1998
Melt Flow Rate (Load 2.16 kg Temperature 225°C)	172.4	g/10 min	ISO 1133:2006
Specific Density	1.176	g/cm³	ISO 1183-3:2003

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatible With

Compatible With	Layer Thickness Range
ZORTRAX INVENTURE	0.09 mm	0.0035 in
	0.14 mm	0.0055 in
	0.19 mm	0.0075 in
	0.29 mm	0.0114 in

Test Data

Samples of Z-SEMIFLEX used to carry out the tests were built on Zortrax INVENTURE. The general print parameters utilized are noted below:

• Z-SUITE: v2.3.1.0
• Layer thickness: 0.19 mm;
• Quality: High;
• Seam: Normal;
• Infill: Solid,
• Fan Speed: Auto;
• Surface Layers:

1.  Top: 7 (default);
2.  Bottom: 4 (default);

Packaging & Availability

Available Colours

Black