TPU Filament Australia: Full Shore Hardness Range in Stock
TPU hardness range in stock
| Hardness | Feel | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| TPU 85A | Soft rubber band | Gaskets, soft grips, watch bands |
| TPU 90A | Soft | Phone cases, wearables |
| TPU 95A | Medium flex (most common) | Wheels, straps, hinges, drone tyres |
| TPU 95A HF | High flow 95A | Faster prints, same flex |
| TPU 98A | Firm flex | Semi-rigid hinges, shoe inserts |
| TPU 64D | Semi-rigid | Snap covers, living hinges |
| TPU 70D / 75D | Rigid with slight flex | Tough functional parts |
| Silk TPU 95A | 95A with silk finish | Decorative flex pieces |
TPU brands in stock
- Siddament TPU across the hardness range
- CTRL V TPU 95A V5
- CTRL V Silk TPU 95A V5
Print at a glance
- Nozzle: 220 to 240 C
- Bed: 40 to 60 C with glue stick or PEI
- Speed: 15 to 30 mm/s for soft TPU, up to 40 to 60 mm/s for HF variants
- Retraction: low (0.5 to 2 mm direct drive, zero is sometimes best)
- Extruder: direct drive strongly preferred for soft TPU
- Drying: dry the spool before printing (TPU absorbs moisture quickly)
Best uses for TPU
- Phone cases and wearables
- Drone tyres, RC bumpers and skid pads
- Gaskets, seals and grommets
- Living hinges and snap-fit covers
- Prosthetic sockets and contact surfaces
- Anti-vibration mounts
Sydney 24/7 pickup
Sydney customers can collect at any hour from the 24/7 self-serve pickup locker at the Siddament warehouse, 90 Victoria Road, North Parramatta NSW 2151. Order online, pick up at 2 am if you need to.