Elastomer 3D Printing

Choose from multiple 3D printing elastomeric materials that range in shore A hardnesses from 30A to 95A 

Elastomer 3D printing can open up a range of design possibilities and provide a cost-effective solution for prototyping elastomeric parts, including multi-material overmoulding designs.

We offer the following elastomeric 3D printing materials:

Elastomer 3D Printing Material Properties

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Property Value
Shore-A Hardness 35 65
Tensile Strength 0.5 - 0.8 MPa 2.0 - 2.5 MPa
Elongation at Break 160 160
Tear Strength 3.1 kg/cm 9 kg/cm
Heat resistance 200 °C 150 °C
Cured density  1.03 g/cm ³   1.03 g/cm ³ 
Water absorption < 0.4 < 0.4

 

Material Colour Tensile Strength Tensile Modulus Elongation
TPU 88A Black
20 +/- 5 MPa
 72 +/- 16 MPa
520 +/- 50%
Ultrasint™ TPU 01 88A Black
9 +/- 2 MPa
75 MPa
>220%

 

Material Tensile Tear Strength Tensile Strength Elongation
30A 0.59 MPa 2.75 MPa 245%
40A 0.69 MPa 3.5 MPa 200%
50A 0.79 MPa 3.5 MPa 190%
60A 0.83 Mpa 4.0 Mpa 160%
70A 1.28 Mpa 5.0 Mpa 130%
85A 2.35 Mpa 7.5 Mpa 80%
95A 2.74 Mpa 12.0 Mpa 60%
Rigid n/a 60.0 Mpa 17.5%

 

Compare Elastomer Manufacturing Options

Manufacturing Technology Material Colour Durometers* Max Part Size Surface Finish Cost Applications
Polyjet Silicone
  • White
 35A and 65A 297 mm x 210 mm x 200 mm Smooth texture and absence of visible layers £££
  • Prototyping moulded silicone parts
  • Seals and gaskets
  • Wearables
  • Buttons
Polyjet Photopolymer
  • Black
  • Clear/translucent
  • White
 30A to 95A 490 mm x 390 mm x 200 mm Smooth texture ££
  • Overmoulding prototypes
SLS TPU
  • Black
 88A 330 mm x 280 mm x 440 mm Rough, grainy texture ££
  • Grips, hoses
  • Applications where resistance under dynamic loading is required
MJF TPU
  • Black
 88A 284 mm x 380 mm x 280 mm (*suggested max 200 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm)

Rough, grainy texture (unfinished); Smoother, semi-matte texture (bead blasted)

 £
  • Manufacturing functional prototypes
  • Production of end-use parts
  • Flexible print models like footwear, jigs, fixtures, and production aids

*Shore A Hardness

Applications for 3D-Printed Elastomers

Elastomeric 3D printing enables the production of complex elastomeric parts and can be a cost-effective prototyping solution for parts that will eventually be injection moulded.

  • Custom, patient- or customer-specific parts
  • Seals, gaskets, and grommets
  • Hoses
  • Handles with grip
  • Keypads and buttons
  • Surgical models
  • Overmoulding prototypes
  • Wearables



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