TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is a flexible filament, also known as TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). There are several types of TPE, but the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is the most popular flexible 3D filaments. As the name suggests, this material is elastic, and that's why it can be easily stretched and bent. From all flexible materials, TPU is the easiest to print with, and it's commonly described as the midpoint between hard plastic and silicone. A combination of useful properties of these materials ensures that TPU is flexible but retains its shape, cannot break, attracts dust, and hardly scratches. This material can also be completely transparent. At our store, you will find a wide selection of high-quality TPU filaments from Devil Design manufacturer. We provide different colors of these filaments, such as black, white, gray, red, or natural. If you have any questions or doubts, please contact us. Our customer service will help you to choose the best solution for your needs.
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TPU and Flex filaments
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Try 3D printing materials - set of filaments
Try different materials - the small set is a solution for people who want to check how to work with different types of filaments without having to buy large spools. The set...
Index: ZES-18605
Index: ZES-18605
Filament Fiberlogy FiberFlex 40D 1,75mm 0,5kg - Black
The black colour filter is designed for 3D printers, which are not equipped with protection against filters from external manufacturers. The diameter of the material is...
Index: FLA-16097
Index: FLA-16097
Filament Devil Design TPU 1,75mm 1kg - Beige
Beige TPU filament in the form of a fiber, which is used for 3D printing using the FFF method . It is made of thermoplastic polyurethane with a high degree of...
Index: DEV-23530
Index: DEV-23530
Filament Devil Design TPU 1,75mm 1kg - Black
Filament Devil Design is made of TPU, it is used as a cartridge for 3D-printers and printing pens. The diameter is 1.75 mm. The set includes 1kg of filament in black color.
Index: DEV-14117
Index: DEV-14117
Filament Spectrum S-FLEX 90A 1,75mm 0,5kg - Pacific Blue
Filament S-FLEX 90A is designed for 3D printing, makes it possible to create flexible elements. The diameter is 1.75 mm. The set includes 0.5 kg of filament in the color...
Index: SPC-14149
Index: SPC-14149
Filament Print-Me Flex 20D 1,75mm 0,45kg - Blue
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to...
Index: PRI-17816
Index: PRI-17816
Filament Print-Me Flex 20D 1,75mm 0,45kg - Red
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to...
Index: PRI-17817
Index: PRI-17817
Filament Print-Me Flex 20D 1,75mm 0,45kg - Fresh Green
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to...
Index: PRI-17818
Index: PRI-17818
Filament Print-Me Flex 20D 1,75mm 0,2kg - Red
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to...
Index: PRI-17822
Index: PRI-17822
Filament Print-Me Flex 40D 1,75mm 0,2kg - Blue
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to...
Index: PRI-17832
Index: PRI-17832
Filament Noctuo GRIP (Flex) 1,75mm 0,75kg - Black
GRIP is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing . Thanks to...
Index: NOC-17898
Index: NOC-17898
Filament Spectrum S-Flex 90A 1,75mm 0,5kg - Glow in the Dark green
The filament from Spectrum S-Flex 90A designed for 3D printing, allows the production of flexible parts. The material provides good adhesion not only between layers, but also...
Index: SPC-18721
Index: SPC-18721
Filament Fiberlogy MattFlex 40D 1,75mm 0,85kg - Black
MattFlex 40D filament produced by Fiberlogy belongs to flexible materials. It is designed for 3D printing in FFF/FDM technology. It is distinguished by matt finish. It is...
Index: FLA-20364
Index: FLA-20364
Filament Rosa3D Flex 96A 1,75mm 0,5kg - Blue
Filament Flex 96A is a blue thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) used in 3D printers working in FFF / FDM technology. The filament diameter is 1.75 mm . The material intended...
Index: ROS-21377
Index: ROS-21377
Filament Spectrum S-FLEX 90A 1,75mm 0,5kg - Polar White
Filament S-FLEX 90A is designed for 3D printing, makes it possible to create flexible elements. The diameter is 1.75 mm. The set includes 0.5 kg of filament in the color Polar...
Index: SPC-14150
Index: SPC-14150
Filament Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D 1,75mm 0,85kg - Black
The black colour filter is designed for 3D printers, which are not equipped with protection against filters from external manufacturers. The diameter of the material is 1.75...
Index: FLA-16100
Index: FLA-16100
Filament Print-Me Flex 40D 1,75mm 0,2kg - Fresh Green
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to...
Index: PRI-17834
Index: PRI-17834
Filament Noctuo GRIP (Flex) 1,75mm 0,25kg - Black
Filament from Noctuo characterized by high flexibility and resistance to impact and stretching. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intense color and relative ease of...
Index: NOC-23173
Index: NOC-23173
Filament Noctuo GRIP (Flex) 1,75mm 0,75kg - White
Filament from Noctuo characterized by high adhesion and excellent layer coverage. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intense color and relative ease of printing ....
Index: NOC-24178
Index: NOC-24178
Filament Fiberlogy FiberFlex 40D 1,75mm 0,85kg - with reusable spool - White
White Fiberlogy Filament for 3D printers, which are not equipped with security features against third-party filaments. The cartridge is made of flexible Flex material with...
Index: FLA-16098
Index: FLA-16098
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Filament Print-Me Flex 20D 1,75mm 0,45kg - Black
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to...
Index: PRI-17814
Index: PRI-17814
Filament Print-Me Flex 20D 1,75mm 0,2 kg - Blue
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to the...
Index: PRI-17821
Index: PRI-17821
Filament Print-Me Flex 20D 1,75mm 0,2kg - Fresh Green
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to...
Index: PRI-17824
Index: PRI-17824
Filament Print-Me Flex 40D 1,75mm 0,45kg - White
Flex is a material that provides high quality three-dimensional prints. It is distinguished by its versatile use, intensive colour and relative ease of printing. Thanks to the...
Index: PRI-17826
Index: PRI-17826
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See also
- Flexible filaments
- Filaments for 3d pen
- PLA filaments
- Fluorescent filament
- PLA Pro filaments
- Filamenty ABS
- Smart ABS filaments
- PETG filaments
- Other filaments
- Refill filaments
- ASA filaments
- HIPS-X filaments
- PP filaments
- Filament sets
- Silk Filaments
- Filaments PCTG
- Satin filaments
- Nylon filaments
- PVB filaments
TPU and Flex filaments – parameters and their practical implications
The TPU and Flex material is a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer that has the characteristics of rubber, but is superior to it in terms of utility values. Its most important advantages include not only great flexibility, but also excellent chemical resistance to oils, greases and other substances, as well as to weather conditions . Prints made using TPU filaments are resistant to mechanical loads and abrasion , and also perfectly dampen shocks, vibrations and impacts . TPU details can be easily separated from the printer's worktable, while maintaining excellent adhesion between individual print layers. Flexible filament is one of the most interesting types of materials available on the market.
TPU and Flex material - What should you remember?
3D printing using TPU and Flex filaments is quite a demanding task - as in the case of any flexible material. Due to the high capacity for mechanical deformation - which is a highly valued advantage in the final detail - it should be remembered that printers with a Bowden extruder are not suitable for working with TPU filaments. Due to the long path that the filament has to travel in this type of machine (calculated from the point of contact with the extruder knurl to the print head), obtaining appropriate control over the supply of material may be very difficult or impossible. Printers with a direct extruder integrated with the head do not have this difficulty . It is recommended to set the head temperature (210 - 230 °C) and table temperature (20 - 80 °C) quite low, as well as to thoroughly cool the printout and reduce the printing (extrusion) speed. Flexible filament is a very plastic material, but also demanding.
TPU and Flex - Elastic material - Rubber filament
TPU and Flex filaments are perfect for printing details subject to mechanical loads and designed to reduce vibrations and absorb the mechanical energy of collisions . For this reason, it is a very good idea to use TPU in the production of bumpers, elements that dampen mechanical vibrations (e.g. camera vibration isolators or printed circuit boards), bumpers (e.g. for mobile robots) and other elements with a similar range of applications. High chemical resistance allows for 3D printing of unusual seals and elements operating in grease or oil environments . The different colors of the filaments available in our store allow you to choose the appropriate color of the material for details working "in view" - you can choose from white, black, silver (a la aluminum) and red filaments. The TPU material is a kind of filament - rubber, which can be used in many interesting applications.
TPU and Flex filaments (i.e. thermoplastic polyurethane) are used, among others, for printing flexible mechanical elements. TPU and Flex filaments are similar to rubber in terms of flexibility. Once pressed, the prints immediately return to their original shape. The use of TPU and Flex filament includes, among others: medical, automotive and sports industries. Increased abrasion resistance as well as the possibility of safe contact with oils, greases and selected chemicals additionally expands the possibilities of using 3D prints made of TPU and flex.
Basic guidelines for printing with TPU and Flex filaments include setting the heatbed temperature in the range from about 20°C to about 80°C. The nozzle temperature should be set in the range from 210°C to 240°C. 3D printers capable of printing from TPU and Flex materials can be successfully used to print accessories for mobile devices (e.g. cases), toys, and everyday items. In addition, the TPU and Flex thermoplastic material is perfect for printing various types of tools.