Forward AM | Ultrafuse® TPU 85A Filament - Natural

Forward AM | Ultrafuse® TPU 85A Filament - Natural

Ultra-soft TPU filament with exceptional flexibility, durability, and abrasion resistance.
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SKU: 50677238
Regular price $34.95 CAD
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$34.95 CAD Regular price $69.00
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Filament Details

Performance ratings are intended as a general comparison guide. Refer to the Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for detailed specifications and certified values.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse TPU 85A Filament (750g) is a professional-grade flexible filament based on BASF's Elastollan® TPU, engineered for applications requiring extreme flexibility and long-lasting durability. With a Shore hardness of 85A, it delivers outstanding elasticity, tear resistance, abrasion resistance, and excellent damping characteristics, while maintaining flexibility even at low temperatures.
Applications
  • Functional flexible parts
  • Footwear, sports and leisure
  • Automotive
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Agriculture
  • Construction

Intermediate Material

See TDS for information

Technical Specs

Overview
Net Weight 750 gr
Material Compatibility
Material Diameter / Thickness 2.85mm | 1.75mm

Notes

Shop3D.ca Test Notes
Forward AM Ultrafuse TPU 85A print bests with direct drive systems like on the Raise3D Pro2 or E2 machines. We've had some success with bowden tube set ups as well. 

Product Highlights

Top Features

Benefits at a Glance

  • High wear and abrasion resistance
  • Very good low-temperature flexibility
  • High tensile strength and outstanding resistance to tear propagation
  • Excellent damping characteristics
  • High resistance to oils, greases, oxygen and ozone
  • Biocompatible

Material Properties

  • Shore A Hardness: 85
  • Abrasion resistance: 82mm3
  • Compression set at 23°C, 72 h: 26%
  • Stress at break: 34 MPa (XY), 10 MPa (ZX)
  • Elongation at Break, Strain at Break: 600% (XY), 320 % (ZX)
  • Tear strength: 80 kN/m (XY), 18 kN/m (XZ), 30 kN/m (ZX)

Printing Guidelines*

  • Nozzle Temperature: 200-220 °C
  • Build Chamber Temperature: -
  • Bed Temperature: 40 °C
  • Bed Material: Glass
  • Nozzle Diameter: ≥ 0.4 mm
  • Print Speed: 15-168 mm / s**

* The product data is provided in good faith and represents typical properties based on our current knowledge and experience; these data are not to be construed as specification limits or mini- mum values. Product properties may be changed without notice. This document does not create any liability, warranty or guarantee of product performance. It is the buyer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of Ultrafuse® products for the intended application.

** To achieve faster printing speeds, it may be necessary to raise the nozzle temperature. The highest speed mentioned has been determined through our latest tests, ensuring optimal surface quality with a 0.4mm nozzle and 0.2mm layer height. Please note that as printing technology and equipment evolve, we anticipate the possibility of achieving even faster speeds in the future.

Print Settings

  • Nozzle Temp: 200 - 220 Celsius
  • Bed Temp: 40 Celsius
  • Bed material: Glass
  • Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm or larger
  • Print speed: 15 - 40 mm/s