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=Basics=
=Basics=
*An abreviattion for the plastic Thermoplastic Polyurethane
*An abreviattion for the plastic Thermoplastic Polyurethane
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=Sourcing=
=Sourcing=
==Pellets==
==Sourcing Working Doc==
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[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k2EQuBoKKihJFcRF1oSGzOD3KWZl4CMPcUVIPglJr3U/edit#slide=id.gb328b2d63d_0_9 edit]
 
==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]
*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]
==Filament==
*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


HintLightbulb.png 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

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Pellets & Regrind

  • $1.25/lb - [1]
  • TPU pellets - $2.8/kg -[2]
  • Ebay - $4.5/lb - [3]
  • Ebay $5 [4]
  • $4.6/lb - [5]

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

Links