Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Filament

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) is a unique 3D printing filament that closely mimics the properties of rubber, offering exceptional flexibility and durability. As a copolymer, TPE combines the elastic properties of rubber with the plastic characteristics of thermoplastics, making it an ideal material for prints that require bending or flexibility.

Key Features:

Rubber-Like Flexibility: TPE stands out for its extreme flexibility, allowing you to create prints that are as soft and elastic as rubber. This makes it an excellent choice for applications that demand elasticity, such as toys, novelty items, belts, caps, and bumpers.
Impressive Layer Adhesion: One of TPE's standout qualities is its impressive layer-to-layer adhesion, which significantly reduces the risk of prints separating after cooling. This ensures that your prints maintain their structural integrity even after extensive use.
Commercial Applications: TPE's versatility has made it a popular choice in a wide range of commercial applications. It is commonly used in the automotive industry for parts that require flexibility, in medical supplies, shoe soles, weather seals for doors and windows, electrical insulation, smartphone covers, and wristbands.
Weather and UV Resistance: TPE offers good resistance to weather, ozone, and UV rays, making it suitable for outdoor applications where durability and longevity are crucial.
Printing Considerations: Due to its flexibility, TPE requires careful handling during the printing process. Printing speeds should be kept slow to prevent the filament from binding to the extruder, and the recommended printing temperature is between 225-235°C. While TPE is not soluble, it provides excellent results for parts that need to maintain their shape while allowing for movement.

Overall, TPE filament is an excellent choice for creating flexible, durable parts with the soft, elastic properties of rubber. Whether you're prototyping bendable components or producing end-use products that require flexibility, TPE delivers reliable and versatile performance.

Geko H.

I purchased this after I ran into problems with another filament not adhering and clogging up my nozzle. This filament was a relief and I had little to no issues.

Ilija J.

This stuff is amazing. Prints great and is super durable and strong. Only sticks to a bed with packing tape applied to it though.

Marc C.

Hard to print on my stock Ender3, but it's workes with small pieces on blue tape on bed. Very very strong material!!!

JEANLUC S.

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Daniel J.

I had a great experience with this tpe product. it is very durable and strong. It is difficult for those beginners. I strongly advise you to put a blue paint tape on the bed so that it adheres better to the tape with good heat.

Russ B.

It turned out great. I printed a bench out of it. There was a little bit of stringing as to be expected with tpe. I printed a grip for the upper part of my hockey stick. I used the fuzzy skin setting on cura to increase grip. It works super well. Tips: Print at max temp(helps not clog up) Use a brim Get magigoo TPE(It saves the hassle of getting it to stick.)

Cory

I concur with Dale's experiences. This is the softest, closest to rubber filament I have yet used, but it does not stick very well and required glue stick 60ish degrees bed temp (I think as to keep the glue from detaching as it does with higher temps) and a brim. Outside of that though, that I was able to print the tire shown in the image on a bowden style, unmodified CR-6 is pretty cool. Most other TPUs make poor tires because they aren't soft or grippy enough, but this legitimately feels like a lego tire or even softer. It has excellent grip on carpet. Its filaments like these at reasonable prices which are this sites selling point. Like this or soft pla.

Dale P.

This product is strong and durable. The only thing I didn't like about it is that it was pure torcher to get it to stick to the glass bed. I tried everything under the kitchen sink and then some. The only solution was what I read in the blogs and was my last resort. A white paper held down with blue masking tape. Go figure. It absorbs the oils in the TPE. What a relief.

Brand: 3D Printing Canada / 8 Reviews

Black - Standard TPE85A Filament - 1.75mm, 0.5kg

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