FDM TPU 92A
Production-grade Elastomer
FDM® TPU 92A is a thermoplastic polyurethane with a Shore A value of 92. The material exhibits high elongation, superior toughness, durability and abrasion resistance.
FDM TPU 92A brings the benefits of elastomers to FDM 3D printing and offers the capability to quickly produce large and complex elastomer parts. Typical applications include flexible hoses, tubes, air ducts, seals, protective covers and vibration dampeners.
FDM TPU 92A Material Profile
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FDM TPU 92A is an elastomer material that is ideal for prototyping highly functional, large, durable, complex elastomer parts.
Typical applications include flexible hoses, tubes, air ducts, seals, protective covers and vibration dampeners.
Main Uses
FDM TPU 92A is an elastomer material that is ideal for prototyping highly functional, large, durable, complex elastomer parts.
FDM TPU 92A Material Applications
FDM TPU 92A Material Specification
Properties and testing results for the 3D printing material
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XY Orientation | XZ Orientation | ||
| Shore Hardness (molded) | ASTM D2240 | 92 Shore A | 92 Shore A |
| Tensile Strength, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D412 | 15.6 Mpa (2,265 psi) | 16.1 Mpa (2,332 psi) |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D412 | 16.8 Mpa (2,432 psi) | 17.4 Mpa (2,519 psi) |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D412 | 15.3 Mpa (2,212 psi) | 20.7 Mpa (3,000 psi) |
| Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D412 | 552% | 482% |
| Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D412 | 466% | 385% |
| Tensile Stress at 100% Elongation (PSI) | ASTM D412 | 6.9 Mpa (999 psi) | 7.6 Mpa (1,096 psi) |
| Tensile Stress at 300% Elongation (PSI) | ASTM D412 | 11.0 Mpa (1,598 psi) | 11.9 Mpa (1,722 psi) |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 1.8 Mpa (255 psi) | 2.4 Mpa (351 psi) |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 25.6 Mpa (3,719 psi) | 36.9 Mpa (5,349 psi) |
| Flexural Strain at Break (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | No break | No break |
| Tear Strength – Stamped | ASTM D624-C | 84.6 N/mm (483 lbF/in) | NA |
| Compressive Strength, Yield (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D695 | 2.6 Mpa (384 psi) | 2.6 Mpa (384 psi) |
| Compressive Strength, Ultimate (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D695 | 2.6 Mpa (384 psi) | 2.6 Mpa (384 psi) |
| Compressive Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D695 | 16.9 Mpa (2,457 psi) | 16.9 Mpa (2,457 psi) |
| Compression Set at 22 Hours @ 23 ºC | ASTM D395 | 21% | NA |
| Compression Set at 22 Hours @ 70 ºC | ASTM D395 | 44% | NA |
| Thermal Properties | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi | ASTM D648 | 38 ºC (100.4 ºF) |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 15 psi | NA | 56 ºC (132.8 ºF) |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) | ASTM D1525 | 95 ºC (203 ºF) |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | DMA (SSYS) | -42 ºC (-43.6 ºF) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (x-direction) | ASTM E831 | 139 µm/(m∙ºC) (7.72E-05 in/(in∙ºF)) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (y-direction) | ASTM E831 | 159 µm/(m∙ºC) (8.83E-05 in/(in∙ºF)) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (z-direction) | ASTM E831 | 176 µm/(m∙ºC) (9.78E-05 in/(in∙ºF)) |
| Electrical Properties | Test Method | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XY Orientation | XZ Orientation | ||
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 6.09E+10 ohm-cm | 7.17E+13 ohm-cm |
| Other | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.13502 |
| Flame Classification | UL94 | HB* and V2** |
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