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{{Hint|Combine with [[TPU Sources]]}} | |||
=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*An abreviattion for the plastic Thermoplastic Polyurethane | *An abreviattion for the plastic Thermoplastic Polyurethane | ||
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=Sourcing= | =Sourcing= | ||
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==Pellets & Regrind== | |||
*$1.25/lb - [https://www.recycle.net/cgi-bin/exlist.cgi?wsc=01-140585] | |||
*TPU pellets - $2.8/kg -[https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Engineering-plastic-transparent-TPU-granules-pellets_60814273971.html?spm=a2700.7735675.normal_offer.d_title.3efe8025MBept1&s=p&fullFirstScreen=true] | |||
*Ebay - $4.5/lb - [https://www.ebay.com/i/124322305617?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=124322305617&targetid=1068323851150&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9023315&poi=&campaignid=10454522096&mkgroupid=104612011900&rlsatarget=pla-1068323851150&abcId=2146002&merchantid=101985892&gclid=CjwKCAiAoOz-BRBdEiwAyuvA6we9NCu-tgCsttxcDySZJO6KKLdQJCiPD6lxfZ96amwa0sE0Q4ck9hoCCgIQAvD_BwE] | |||
*Ebay $5 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lubrizol-Pellethane-TPU-2363-90AE-Virgin-Natural-Plastic-Pellets/283806503380?hash=item42142f91d4:g:2FsAAOSwsddeYp42] | |||
*$4.6/lb - [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Huntsman-IROGRAN-A80P4699L-Plastic-Pellets-Resin-TPU-Polyurethane-Nat-50-Lbs/114013576554?hash=item1a8bbd1d6a:g:J3sAAOSwwlJd87ZK] | |||
=Internal Links= | =Internal Links= | ||
*[[Clear TPU 3D Printing]] | *[[Clear TPU 3D Printing]] | ||
=US Companies= | |||
*Good list on Thomas Register - [https://www.thomasnet.com/products/thermoplastic-polyurethane-96191754-1.html] | |||
*Midwest Elastomers [http://www.midwestelastomers.com/scrap-rubber] | |||
*American Poly Film [https://www.americanpolyfilm.com/inflatables--1] | |||
*Kent Elastomer [https://www.kentelastomer.com/thermoplastic-elastomer-tubing] | |||
*Resmart [https://resmart.com/ultra-tpu-80a-es]. $2.60/lb Shore 80A ES in ton quantity. | |||
*Metro Plastics [https://metroplasticsinc.com/quote/BuySellPlastic.htm] | |||
*Lubrizol - [https://www.lubrizol.com/Engineered-Polymers/Products/Pearlcoat] | |||
=Applications= | |||
http://www.apstpe.com/tpu-applications/ | |||
=External Links= | =External Links= | ||
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*https://redwoodplastics.com/polyurethane/polyether-vs-polyester/ | *https://redwoodplastics.com/polyurethane/polyether-vs-polyester/ | ||
=Links= | |||
*[[TPO]] | |||
[[Category: Plastics]] | [[Category: Plastics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:31, 20 November 2023
Hint: Combine with TPU Sources
Basics
- An abreviattion for the plastic Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- The main flexible filament used in FDM 3D Printing
- Can be hard to print due to the flexible filament "spilling out" in the extruder etc
- Also may require tweaking of settings to acheive the desired print quality
Notes
- 4-6,000 PSI tensile strength
- clear form exists
- UV stable forms exist
- Can be mixed with polar plastics such as PVC
Sourcing
Sourcing Working Doc
Pellets & Regrind
Internal Links
US Companies
- Good list on Thomas Register - [6]
- Midwest Elastomers [7]
- American Poly Film [8]
- Kent Elastomer [9]
- Resmart [10]. $2.60/lb Shore 80A ES in ton quantity.
- Metro Plastics [11]
- Lubrizol - [12]
Applications
http://www.apstpe.com/tpu-applications/
External Links
- The Wikipedia Page on TPU
- http://www.huntsman.com/polyurethanes/Media%20Library/global/files/guide_tpu.pdf
- https://redwoodplastics.com/polyurethane/polyether-vs-polyester/