The TPU 95A filament by R3D stands out as an exemplary product within the realm of 3D printing materials. Renowned for its exceptional flexibility (EAB ≥ 450 %) and durability, it offers a unique combination of properties that caters perfectly to industrial needs. This easy to use filament has a Shore hardness of 95 A and boasts remarkable resistance to abrasion, oils, greases, and various solvents. Its robust nature renders it highly favorable in a spectrum of industrial applications, where resilience and adaptability are paramount. With its superior flexibility, durability, and resistance to multiple substances, the R3D TPU 95A filament stands as a top choice, providing reliability and high performance for professionals in various industrial sectors.
Video 1: R3D filaments. Source: R3D.
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) filaments offer a wide array of applications owing to their unique properties. Their exceptional flexibility and durability make them ideal for producing flexible prototypes, such as shoe soles, phone cases, and wearable accessories, ensuring comfort and resilience in everyday use. Additionally, TPU's chemical resistance and elasticity make it a suitable material for manufacturing gaskets, seals, and components in the automotive and engineering industries, enhancing product longevity and performance. Furthermore, TPU filaments find utility in the medical field, enabling the creation of custom prosthetics, braces, and medical models due to their biocompatibility (only medical-grade TPU filaments) and capacity for intricate, patient-specific designs. Overall, the versatility of TPU filaments extends across various sectors, empowering innovation in product design, engineering, and healthcare applications.
Image 1: A flexible housing 3D printed with the R3D TPU 95A filament in white. Source: R3D.
R3D is a brand founded in 2013 and one of the biggest filament manufacturers in the world with a daily output of more than 8000 kg. Their materials are high quality, reliable and environmentally friendly thanks to the spool and box made of recycled material.
General information
Material
TPU/TPE
Format
800 g
Density
1.21 g/cm³
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
Filament tolerance
±0.03 mm
Filament length
(Ø 1.75 mm, 0.8 kg) 274.9 m
Printing properties
Printing temperature
210-230 ºC
Print bed temperature
45-60 ºC
Chamber temperature
-
Cooling fan
-
Recommended printing speed
20-35 mm/s
Mechanical properties
Elongation at break
450 %
Tensile strength
16 MPa
Tensile modulus
- MPa
Flexural strength
- MPa
Flexural modulus
- MPa
Surface hardness
Shore 95 A
Thermal properties
Softening temperature
- ºC
Specific properties
Transparency
-
Chemical resistance
✓
Other
HS Code
3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)
- mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)
- mm
Spool width
- mm
The recommended printing temperature for this TPU filament ranges between 210 and 230 ºC, and the best bed temperature is 45-60 ºC. The recommended printing speed is 20-35 mm/s.
Proper storage of the TPU filament is essential, as processing damp filament can lead to polymer chain degradation, fragility, poor layer adhesion, stringing, and oozing. It's best to store the filament in a sealed bag with desiccant or in a vacuum-sealed filament container.