Spectrum S-Flex 98A is a filament designed for 3D printing that allows you to create flexible objects much easier than other materials of this type.

Spectrum of S-Flex 98A filament

Flexibility with excellent impact resistance and thermal insulation

Spectrum S-Flex 98A is a filament based on a thermoplastic polyether polyurethane. In the context of additive manufacturing, S-Flex 98A is a material characterized by a relatively simple and error-free 3D printing process. An additional advantage that allows you to achieve a perfect print is the excellent adhesion of the first layer of the printed part to the working space, regardless of whether it is made of glass, steel, plastic or other material.

The low processing shrinkage and high flexibility significantly reduce the risk of so-called edge curling of the produced parts. The distinguishing characteristic in the filament's name - 98A - refers to the hardness of the material on the Shore scale and classifies Spectrum S-Flex 98A in the hard elastomers category. This property - from the point of view of the 3D printing process - reduces the risk of deformation of the filament in the insertion system that leads the material to the print head. This allows for slightly faster printing than other, more compliant elastomers.

Parts made from Spectrum S-Flex 98A are characterized by very high resistance to hydrolysis (a type of degradation caused by the presence of water), good recyclability and excellent resistance to dynamic forces. Thanks to these properties, it is possible to 3D print parts that protect surfaces exposed to impacts (bumpers, sharp edge protectors), sealing and protective elements with high chemical resistance, as well as thermal insulators.

Main features:

• high resistance to hydrolysis
• up to 510% elongation at break
• Shore-A hardness of 98
• high tensile and tear resistance
• low shrinkage
• resistance to many oils and common industrial chemicals
• reduced stringing while the printer is idle

Applications:

• production of gaskets with high chemical resistance
• production of articles to be used as energy absorbers
• functional parts
• all kinds of bumpers, vibration dampers
• guides
• protective cases
• snap-on parts
• sleeves
• hinges
• flexible bumpers and spacers,
• sealing parts with increased rigidity,
• spring damping elements for use in machine manufacturing and modeling,
• high resistance flexible bands,
• covers and housings for various devices,

Packaging

The filament is wound onto the spool neat and transparent. Each spool contains information on the type of material, diameter and recommended printing temperature. The filament is vacuum packaged with a moisture absorber. The entire product is packaged in the original film-lined Spectrum Filaments packaging.