Flexible Polymers

3D Printing Elastomers - TPU for SLS 3D Printer

Materials of the TPE polymer class have similar properties to elastomers – this means that they are flexible at room temperature but still remain dimensionally stable. When heated, they can be plastically deformed and processed like thermoplastics. Since they are easy to process, they can be used to replace cross-linked elastomers and soft PVC. 

Fields of Application

TPEs can for example be used to make damping elements, bumpers, bellows, soles, handles and hoses.

EOS TPU 1301

Die aus dem weißen TPU 1301 hergestellten Bauteile sind überaus hydrolysebeständig, haben eine hohe Rückstellfähigkeit und gute tribologische Eigenschaften. Das Bauteildesign beeinflusst den Grad der Flexibilität zielgerichtet. 

Highlights

  • Great resilience
  • Good hydrolysis resistance
  • High UV-stability
  • Very good shock absorption
  • Shore hardness 86 A
  • Low refresh rate

Typical Applications

Schutzausrüstung

Dämpfungselemente

Dichtungen und Bälge