S-Flex 85A™

Flexibility with excellent impact resistance and thermal insulation

Spectrum S-Flex 85A is a thermoplastic polyether polyurethane-based filament. In the context of additive manufacturing, S-Flex 85A is a material characterized by a relatively easy and error-free 3D printing process. An additional advantage that enables perfect printing is the excellent adhesion of the first layer of the printed part to the workspace, regardless of whether it is made of glass, steel, plastic or other material.

The low processing shrinkage and high flexibility significantly reduce the risk of so-called edge curling of produced parts. The distinguishing feature of the 85A filament name refers to the hardness of the material on the Shore scale and classifies Spectrum S-Flex 85A in the category of hard elastomers. This property, from the perspective of the 3D printing process, reduces the risk of filament deformation in the insertion system that brings the material to the print head. This allows for slightly faster printing than other more compact elastomers.

Parts made with Spectrum S-Flex 85A feature very high resistance to hydrolysis (a type of degradation caused by the presence of water), good recyclability, and excellent resistance to dynamic forces. Thanks to these properties, it is possible to 3D print parts that protect surfaces exposed to impacts (bumpers, sharp edge protectors), sealing and protective elements with high chemical resistance, as well as thermal insulators.

Technical data

Material:
Flex
Available diameter:
1.75 [mm]
Diameter tolerance:
+/- 0.03 [mm]
Density:
1.11 g/cm3
Thermal resistance:
HDT B - 72°C
Surface finish:
shiny
Verify your spool:
YES (course of diameter online graph - on the entire length of the spool, mean diameter, ovality, standard deviation individually for each manufactured spool)

How to use

Nozzle temperature:
200-230°C
Bed temperature:
50-70°C
Recommended printing speed:
20-70 mm/s
Recommended shell thickness:
0.40 - 2.70mm
Recommended layer height:
0.05 - 0.30mm
Cooling:
up to 100%
Closed chamber for printing:
not necessary
Dry box recommended:
no
Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended:
no
Adhesive:
not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)

Material characteristics

  • high resistance to hydrolysis
  • up to 650% elongation at break
  • Shore-A hardness of 85
  • high tensile and tear strength
  • low shrinkage
  • resistance to many common oils and industrial chemicals
  • reduced stringing when the printer is idle

Applications

  • production of gaskets with high chemical resistance
  • production of items to be used as energy adsorbents
  • functional parts
  • all types of bumpers, vibration dampers
  • guides
  • protective housings
  • snap-on parts
  • sleeves
  • hinges
  • flexible bumpers and spacers,
  • sealing parts with increased rigidity,
  • spring damping elements for use in machine manufacturing and modeling,
  • high-strength flexible tapes,
  • covers and housings for various devices,
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A wide range of products

Wide portfolio consisting of over 50 filaments with a versatile range of properties and applications, divided into three segments: desktop easy-to-use, industrial grade and high performance.

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