FlexibleFlexible Materials Essentium Duratem$175.00 – $575.00Buy Now Essentium TPU 74D$75.00 – $250.00Buy Now ESSENTIUM TPU 58D-AS$95.00Buy Now Essentium TPU 80A Low Friction$75.00 $37.50Buy Now Essentium TPU 95A Low Friction$75.00 $37.50Buy Now Essentium TPU 90A Flame Retardant$110.00Buy NowOverviewEssentium specializes in advanced TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) filaments with top coatings of a unique low-friction feature, thanks to our proprietary MLF (Manufactured Layered Filament) technology. Our product range includes a variety of flexible thermoplastic filaments primarily made out of TPU. TPUs are an innovative class of copolymers known for their ability to blend the hardness and softness in a polymer chain. This results in a material that is easily moldable at high temperatures yet maintains a rubbery, flexible quality at room temperature. A standout in our collection is the Essentium Duratem – a high-temperature flexible filament, offering unparalleled performance in demanding applications.HIGHLIGHTSHardness ranges from 80A to 74D Coax filaments for reduced friction Extraordinary toughness and impact resistance ESD safe versions available Chemically resistant to most solvents and cleanersComparison Chart DURATEM TPU 74D TPU 58D-AS TPU 80A TPU 95A TPU 90A FR Duratem is a unique material made up of polyetherimide or PEI, polycarbonate or PC, and siloxane. Unlike other high-temperature materials on the market, Duratem has an impact strength of about 30 kilojoules per square meter, making it five times as strong as PEI 9085 and nine times as strong as PEKK. The base resin of Duratem meets UL 94V-0 flame testing standards at 1.6 millimeters and passes FAR 25.853 testing for flammability, heat release, smoke density, and toxicity. It also contains a non-halogenated flame retardant for health and safety.APPLICATIONSAerospace Defense Electrical Energy Management Material Handling Rail Components View DetailsEssentium TPU 74D is the highest durometer filament in our broad flexible portfolio. It is a no-warp drop-in replacement for ABS. It has excellent impact strength, tear strength, and abrasion resistance.APPLICATIONSABS replacementAbrasion-resistant coversSnap-fit connectorsHeavy load vibration isolationImpact rated structural componentView DetailsEssentium’s TPU 58D-AS is an industry-first ESD safe and anti-static 58D Shore hardness thermoplastic polyurethane filament that is available in a variety of colors. This cutting-edge material has excellent impact strength, tear strength, and abrasion resistance, and is safe for clean room and electronics manufacturing applications.APPLICATIONSESD safe dust capsAbrasion resistant panel coversESD safe jigs and fixturesNo-fly partsImpact rated components View DetailsEssentium TPU 80A-LF is the most flexible filament on the market and is able to print on any open platform. It is perfect for applications requiring toughness and flexibility. BASF formulated, Essentium produced.APPLICATIONSNon-marring grippersPrint-in-place soft springs, high gripsBumpers, vibration absorbers, isolation mounts View DetailsEssentium TPU 95A-LF is the medium durometer filament in our broad flexible portfolio. It balances high elongation with impressive impact resistance and tensile strength. This filament has a low friction surface that allows for easier feeding while printing latticesAPPLICATIONSVibration damping feetGrommetsBushingsProtective case insertsAutomotive vibration isolationOvermolded soft gripsFlexible hose and ductingSporting protective equipmentFootwear View DetailsEssentium Flame Retardant TPU 90A has been engineered to have the perfect balance of elasticity and toughness. This filament exhibits excellent interlayer adhesion and high strain at break; the base resin is UL94 V0 certified for flame retardancy and printed samples pass FAA FAR 25.853(a) 12 and 60 second vertical flame tests for 1/16” and 1/4” thickness. Our TPU 90A FR filament is perfect for a print that needs inherent flame retardant properties with flexibility, grip, and abrasion resistance. Use this material to make flexible hinges, belts, plugs, gaskets, protective cases, overgrips, wheels, vibration dampeners, energy-absorbing lattices, and so much more.APPLICATIONS Automotive vibration isolationOvermolded soft gripsFlexible hose and ductingSporting protective equipmentFootwear View DetailsApplications Rapid PrototypingThe benefits of using additive manufacturing for prototyping were some of the first to be realized. During that age of Additive 1.0, manufacturers learned that they could skip the lengthy lead times and costly tool changes during initial iterations and accepted it despite its limitations. Additive 2.0 introduced rapid prototyping where manufacturers can use technology like the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE™) 3D Printer to reduce the time to prototype to a few hours instead of days and instead of iterating with ABS or PA, they can design with the end-use material. Find Out More ToolingTraditional manufacturing methods are driven by CNC machines and injection molding machines, both of which require tools to be made, iterated, manufactured, and shipped. This entire process can take months, even with the best suppliers on the planet. With the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE™) 3D Printing Platform, skip over the lead time and tooling costs, and create highly accurate molds, that can be tweaked on the fly. These 3D-printed tools can be printed in a matter of days at a fraction of the cost of traditional tooling and casting methods. Find Out More CastingAvoid the high cost and long lead times of traditional tool creation and print molds on the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE™) 3D Printing Platform. Manufacturers can create prototypes, iterate designs, and print the final part on the same platform and materials which saves time and increases quality. 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