Hard shell, soft core - two new TPU materials for maximum flexibility

As a leading 3D printing service provider, Launhardt is expanding its range with two outstanding elastic materials that perfectly fulfil your individual requirements:

TPU Soft A55 – the ultra-flexible material with a Shore hardness of A55, ideal for applications that require high softness and elasticity.

TPU Hard A85 – the robust partner with a Shore hardness of A85, for all those who prioritise resistance and stability.

With these two degrees of hardness - soft or hard - Launhardt offers you flexible solutions for a wide range of applications: from soles and orthoses to machine feet, shock absorbers, seals, bellows and handles.

What is TPU?

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a versatile plastic that is characterised by its high elasticity, transparency and resistance to oil, grease and abrasion. TPU is frequently used in the automotive industry, in the sports sector and in medical technology. Thanks to its thermoplastic properties, it is easy to process and offers an excellent combination of flexibility and durability.

Special properties of TPU materials:

• Biocompatible

• UV-resistant

• Resistant to hydrolysis

• Colourable

• Chemically smoothable

Areas of application for TPU

TPU materials are ideal for a wide range of applications. In the medical sector, they can be used for the production of orthoses and prostheses as they are skin-friendly and flexible. In the automotive industry, they are used in the production of seals, bellows and shock absorbers, where their durability and elasticity are an advantage. TPU also offers the perfect combination of comfort and durability in the sports sector, for example in the manufacture of shoe soles.

The new materials combine technological precision with a wide range of possible applications - exactly what you need for your projects.

Do you have any questions? The Launhardt team is always at your disposal!

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