Ultrasint® TPU 88A is a multipurpose thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) powder, ideal for the production of parts requiring shock absorption, energy return or flexibility.

Characteristics :

• High elasticity, rebound and resistance
• Excellent surface quality and level of detail
• High process stability and ease of printing on any PBF equipment
• BASF Supports Design Optimization with Ultrasim
• High recycling rate of 80%
• White color

Ultrasint TPU 88A

This multipurpose material is designed to be very easy and stable to process on any PBF equipment, with little or no smoke emissions during printing. Parts printed with Ultrasint® TPU 88A offer strong, flexible and durable performance, combined with excellent surface quality and level of detail. Parts have a stable white color, which allows for easy finishing by sanding, dyeing and coating. Typical applications include sports protective equipment, footwear, orthopedic models, automotive interior components and various industrial tools such as hoses and pliers.

Typical applications are:

• Sports protective equipment
• Footwear
• Orthopedic models
• Car Interior Components
• Tools, pliers and pipes

Delivery and storage module

Ultrasint TPU® 88A should be stored at 15 – 35°C in its originally sealed packaging in a clean, dry environment.

Product safety

Mandatory and recommended industrial hygiene procedures and associated industrial safety precautions must be followed whenever this product is handled and processed. The product is sensitive to humid environmental conditions. For further information, please consult the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheets.

Material properties

• Shore hardness: 88-90 A
• Tensile strength: 8MPa
• Young's modulus: 75 MPa
• Elongation at break: 270%
• Charpy Impact (notched, 23°): no fracture
• Rebound Resilience: 63%