Form pliable parts that divert electrostatic charges in a controlled way, protecting electronic equipment from damage. Made of soft TPU plastic with an added static dissipative compound, these filaments are used to create gaskets, springs, grippers, and snap-fit parts that will be used around sensitive electronics. TPU is durable and withstands stresses that materials such as ABS and PLA cannot. It doesn’t require a heated printer bed, and is less prone to shrinking and warping as it cools.

These filaments are designed for use with fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. They print best at a slow, consistent feed rate because they're flexible. If you use a high feed rate, they could jam. Store these filaments in a dehumidifying cabinet or other sealed container with desiccant inside so they don’t absorb moisture.

All meet ANSI/ESD and IEC standards for manufacturing, packaging, transporting, and storing items that can be damaged from electrostatic discharges.

Use an electrical resistance tester to make sure your part meets proper resistivity levels. In general, the target surface resistivity for static-dissipative parts is 10⁶ to 10⁸ ohms. To adjust the resistivity, change the temperature of your printer's extruder. As the extruder's temperature increases, so will the printed part's resistivity.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.

Parts made with these filaments remain strong and rigid in temperatures that would soften most plastics. They are a lightweight alternative to machined metal parts. Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer to make parts that will be used near ovens, engines, and other hot machinery. These filaments require an all-metal extruder to reach the recommended printing temperatures. Print parts onto a heated bed to keep them from warping as they cool.

PVDF, also known as Kynar, is the most wear-resistant high-temperature material. Parts made from these filaments also hold up when exposed to UV rays.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.