Ultrasint® TPU 88A black is a multi-purpose thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) powder that enables TPU for desktop machines. High shock absorption, energy return and flexibility are just some of the benefits of this material.

This multi-purpose material is designed to enable TPUs in desktop machines while also assuring a very easy and stable process on any PBF equipment. Parts printed with Ultrasint® TPU 88A black offer strong, flexible and durable performance, combined with an excellent surface quality and level of detail. Parts have a stable black color, allowing easy finishing through smoothing. The high recyclability of this material, of up to 80%, makes it a key player for any user aiming for sustainability. Typical applications include sports protection equipment, footwear, car interior components and various industrial tools like pipes and grippers.

Benefits at a Glance

• Also suitable for desktop machines

• High elasticity, rebound, and resistance to fatigue

• UV and fatigue resistant

• Easy finishing incl. smoothing, Ultracur3D Coating

• High recycling rate of 80%

• Color: black

Example Applications

• Sports protection equipment

• Footwear

• Car interior components

• Tools, grippers and pipes

Material Properties*

• Hardness shore: 86-88 A

• Tensile strength: 8.0 MPa

• Young’s modulus: 85 MPa

• Elongation at break: 360 %

• Charpy Impact (notched, 23°): no break

• Rebound resilience: 63 %

*Specimen printed in x-direction while using a refresh rate of 20% fresh + 80% recycled powder.