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=Chart Converting all the Hardness Scales=
'''There are several scales for measuring rubber hardness. Here is a comparison:'''
https://www.apstpe.com/media/pdf/Shore-Hardness-Scales.pdf


=3D Printing Filaments=
=3D Printing Filaments=
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*O-rings are 70-80A [https://www.echosupply.com/blog/basics-of-rubber-shore-hardness/#:~:text=What%20is%20Shore%20Hardness%3F,the%20hardness%20of%20the%20rubber.]
*O-rings are 70-80A [https://www.echosupply.com/blog/basics-of-rubber-shore-hardness/#:~:text=What%20is%20Shore%20Hardness%3F,the%20hardness%20of%20the%20rubber.]


=TPU Sources=
=PVC=
*Only 2% strain to break? [https://tools.celanese.com/products/datasheet/SI/CELSTRAN%C2%AE%20TPU-GF30-01%20AD3002%20Black]
*Flexible PVC is Shore A - 70 - [https://www.intekplastics.com/materials-guide/flexible-pvc/]
*Rigid is 79 Shore D - [https://www.intekplastics.com/materials-guide/rigid-pvc/]
 
=TPE vs TPU=
*Article - [https://www.fastradius.com/resources/know-your-materials-tpe-vs-tpu/]


=Communications=
=Communications=
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=https://scrapo.com/p/21860/tpu-pellets#=
=https://scrapo.com/p/21860/tpu-pellets#=
=Sources=
*Innovo Plastics, USA, TN - [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=innovo+plastics+usa&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5#btnK=Google%20Search]
*Rauh Plastics - [https://www.rauhpolymers.com/contact-us] - TPU regrind
*Ameplasts Dallas - [https://www.ameplasts.com/other-plastics.html]
*GPN - [https://globalpolymernetwork.com/contact-us]. Texin - [https://solutions.covestro.com/en/brands/texin]
*Tarun Bhatia - rolls of TPU -Falcon Papers and Plastics [https://www.falconpapers.com/]
*Upcycle Polymers - [https://www.upcyclepoly.com/materials-for-sale/]

Latest revision as of 20:29, 20 November 2023


Chart Converting all the Hardness Scales

There are several scales for measuring rubber hardness. Here is a comparison:

https://www.apstpe.com/media/pdf/Shore-Hardness-Scales.pdf

3D Printing Filaments

  • Shore A hardnes of 90-95 - [1]. Strain to failure [2] of 400%.
  • Ninjaflex 85A [3] and 660% elongation at break
  • Softest on the market - Shore 60A [4]

Metrics

  • 80-100 Shore A is hard, like shoe soles or shopping cart wheels [5]
  • More scales for comparing different objects [6]

Uses

  • Car tires are around 70A [7]
  • Door seals are 50-60A [8]
  • O-rings are 70-80A [9]

PVC

  • Flexible PVC is Shore A - 70 - [10]
  • Rigid is 79 Shore D - [11]

TPE vs TPU

Communications

Hi Mid Continent Plastics,

I'm looking for about 1200 lb of TPU regrind, any color, in the Shore A 70-90 range with good elongation and abrasion resistance. This is for 3D printing of rubber tracks for heavy machinery. Do you have something in stock for this purpose? Thanks,Marcin

https://scrapo.com/p/21860/tpu-pellets#

Sources

  • Innovo Plastics, USA, TN - [13]
  • Rauh Plastics - [14] - TPU regrind
  • Ameplasts Dallas - [15]
  • GPN - [16]. Texin - [17]
  • Tarun Bhatia - rolls of TPU -Falcon Papers and Plastics [18]
  • Upcycle Polymers - [19]