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
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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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