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3D Systems DuraForm® Flex Thermoplastic Elastomer for SLS® Systems
| Category | Polymer , Rapid Prototyping Polymer , Thermoplastic , Elastomer, TPE |
| Manufacturer | 3D Systems Corporation |
| Trade Name | Duraform® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | 3D Systems DuraForm® Flex Thermoplastic Elastomer for SLS® Systems.pdf  |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
Material Notes:
Thermoplastic elastomer material with rubber-like flexibility and functionality. For use with all selective laser sintering SLS® systems.ApplicationsAthletic footwear and equipmentGaskets, hoses and sealsSimulate thermoplastic elastomer, cast urethane, silicone and rubber parts“Soft-touch,” overmolded gripsParts requiring rubber-like flexibility and durabilityForm, fit, or functional prototypesParts that require joining with adhesivesComplex production and prototype plastic partsAppropriate for low- to mid-volume rapid manufacturingAll information provided by 3D Systems.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density | 0.440 g/cc | 0.0159 lb/in³ | tap; ASTM D4164 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Shore A | 45 - 75 @Temperature 23.0 °C |
45 - 75 @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 1.80 MPa | 261 psi | as sintered; ASTM D638 |
| 2.30 MPa | 334 psi | infiltrated with flexseal (8-dip process); ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 110 % | 110 % | ASTM D638 |
| 151 % | 151 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 0.00740 GPa | 1.07 ksi | as sintered; ASTM D638 |
| 0.00920 GPa | 1.33 ksi | infiltrated with flexseal (8-dip process); ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.00590 GPa @Temperature 23.0 °C |
0.856 ksi @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ASTM D790 |
| 0.00780 GPa @Temperature 23.0 °C |
1.13 ksi @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ASTM D790 | |
| Tear Strength | 15.1 kN/m @Temperature 23.0 °C |
86.2 pli @Temperature 73.4 °F |
Die C; initial; as sintered |
| 15.4 kN/m @Temperature 23.0 °C |
87.9 pli @Temperature 73.4 °F |
Die C; initial; infiltrated with flexseal (8-dip process) | |
| Taber Abrasion, mg/1000 Cycles | 83.5 @Load 1.00 kg |
83.5 @Load 2.20 lb |
CS-17 wheel; ASTM D4060 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 192 °C | 378 °F | DSC |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 1.30e+14 ohm-cm | 1.30e+14 ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Surface Resistance | 1.10e+14 ohm | 1.10e+14 ohm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Constant | 1.85 @Frequency 1000 Hz |
1.85 @Frequency 1000 Hz |
ASTM D150 |
| Dielectric Strength | 1.90 kV/mm | 48.3 kV/in | ASTM D149 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.0030 @Frequency 1000 Hz |
0.0030 @Frequency 1000 Hz |
ASTM D150 |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Bursting Strength, Straight (MPa) | 0 | 23ºC, 25mm ID x 2mm thick x 300mm long hose; No Infiltration |
| 0.076 | 23ºC, 25mm ID x 2mm thick x 300mm long hose; FlexSeal Infiltration | |
| 0.21 | 23ºC, 25mm ID x 2mm thick x 300mm long hose; Two-Part Polyurethane Infiltration |
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