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BASF Ultracur3D EL 4000

BASF-EL-4000-NAT
128.00 € 128.00 €
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Approximate delivery date: Thursday 26 December

BASF is a German manufacturer specialising in the development of chemical products. Its product range includes products for the production of 3D printing materials for FDM, resin and SLS. These products fall under the well-known Ultrafuse, Ultracure and Ultrasint brands.

Forward AM's Ultracur3D®EL 4000 resin is one of the most recent additions to BASF's line of flexible and elastic resins. It stands out primarily for its high Shore 90 A hardness, the highest in the portfolio, as well as its high strength (ideal for printing intricate flexible parts), rebound effect and wear resistance, making it an ideal resin for applications such as:

  • Footwear
  • Bicycle saddles
  • Cushioning pads

Suela

Image 1: Sole made of Ultracur EL 4000 resin. Source: BASF

The material is available in transparent and black.

Like all resins in BASF's Ultracur3D range, this resin offers impeccable print quality as well as an outstanding surface finish. This, together with its excellent price/performance ratio and balanced mechanical properties, makes it an ideal material not only for the production of prototypes but also for functional components and end products.

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General information

Manufacturer BASF
Material Photopolymer
Format 1 kg
Technology SLA / LED-LCD / DLP
Wavelength - nm
Viscosity (@ 25 ºC) Clear: 470 mPas, Black: 460 mPa·s / @ 30 ºC: Clear: 350 mPas , Black: 360 mPas
Density (solid) (ASTM D792): 1.13 g/cm³
Density (liquid) (ASTM D4052-18a): 1.06 g/cm³

Printing properties

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Mechanical properties

Izod impact strength (ASTM D256) NB KJ/m²
Charpy impact strength - KJ/m²
Elongation at break (ASTM D412C) Clear: 170 % / Black: 120 %
Tensile strength (ASTM D412C) 11 MPa
Tensile modulus - MPa
Flexural strength - MPa
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Surface hardness (ASTM D2240) Shore 90 A
Wear resistance (ASTM D624) Clear: 37 N/mm / Black: 49 N/mm
Resilience (ASTM D7121) Clear: 30 % / Black: 26 %
Compression (ASTM D395-A) @ 23 ºC, 72h: Clear: 8 % / Black: 7 % / (ASTM D395-B) @ 23 ºC, 72h: Clear: 60 % / Black: 58 %

Thermal properties

Softening temperature (ASTM D1525) Clear: 83 ºC / Black: 95 ºC

Specific properties

Maximum water absorption (ASTM D570) 24 h: Clear: 2.3 % / Black: 24 h: 2.1 %; >160 h: >5 %

Other

HS Code 2916.1
Lifetime (since manufacturing) 12 M

BASF's Ultracur3D resins are highly sensitive to light and should therefore always be stored in their closed containers and away from light.

Before starting a print, the resin should be shaken well and, if possible, vacuumed to remove any bubbles that may have formed.

Once printed, the pieces should be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. To do this it is advisable to immerse the pieces in a container with isopropyl alcohol and place this container in an ultrasonic cleaner for 4 minutes. It is recommended not to immerse the piece for long periods of time to avoid deformation and softening.

After cleaning, the pieces should be dried for 30 minutes at 40 ºC. Once dry, parts printed with BASF Ultracur3D resins should be cured at room temperature to obtain optimum properties. Curing conditions will depend on the characteristics of the printer used and the curing equipment.

All customers who have purchased any resin from the BASF Ultracur3D range can request the appropriate user guide. This can be done using the contact form by selecting "Technical Support" in the subject line and the order number of the resin.

Featured properties

Technology
SLA / LED-LCD / DLP

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