Filaments.ca TPU Filament - Transparent - 1.75mm - 1KG

Our Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is a high strength flexible filament. TPU is essentially polyurethane, it belongs to the TPE class of thermoplastics.

Compared to traditional materials such as PLA and ABS, TPU is an elastic and flexible material that is almost odorless when printing. TPU feels similar to a tough rubber.

The shore hardness of our TPU is: 91A
This makes it flexible yet tough as well as easier to print and suitable for almost all FDM 3D printers.

TPU vs TPE:NOTE: Our TPU and TPE filament are NOT the same.

1. The main difference between our TPU and TPE filament is that the density of TPU is approximately thirty percent higher than the density of TPE.
2. If an object is bent//stretched/deformed and then released, TPU will snap back to its original shape while TPE will struggle more going back to the original shape and if overstretched will permanently deform.
3. TPU has a smooth texture, and in filament form it is even glossy, while TPE has a more "rubbery" texture to it and in filament form is matte.
4. Choose TPU when you want the part to be very tough, durable and yet flexible. Choose TPE when you want the part to be softer and have a more rubbery feel to it.
5. TPU is generally considered to be easier to 3D print than TPE.

TPU is resistant to oil, grease and abrasions and has many applications including; automotive, power tools, sporting goods, medical devices, drive belts, footwear, inflatable rafts, profile applications, etc. TPU is also a popular material found in outer cases of mobile electronic devices, such as mobile phones.

Our TPU contains no plasticizers and is allergy-friendly and non-irritating to the skin.

TPU is resistant to hydrolysis and microbes.

TPU has an elongation at yield of about 600%.

Additional features:

• low-temperature performance
• mechanical properties
• tough-rubber-like elasticity
• shear strength
• oil, grease & abrasion resistance

STORAGE: One large resealable bag with slider + an extra desiccant pack are included with every spool. The bag and extra desiccant are a great way to safely store your filament spool when not in use. It keeps your filament bone dry & free from any dust or dirt particles, so it's always ready for your next print.

• Print slow. Please try printing at 30mm/s or even less.
• Set your print bed temperature to approximately 75°C-85°C
• Will stick to most common surfaces such as blue tape etc.
• Cooling fan: On
• Performs best in printers with direct-drive extruders.
• Reduce retraction.
• When switching from another polymer (such as ABS or PLA) purge thoroughly before starting a print.

Shipping in Canada:

We ship Canada wide. We use numerous providers for our shipments. Large shipments, 50kg or more may be shipped by freight. Shipping costs are automatically calculated by the carrier during the checkout process. Any additional shipping charges incurred as a result of incorrect or incomplete address information as well as delivery refusal will be at the customer's expense.

All orders are shipped "Signature not required" unless otherwise requested (additional charges may apply).

All orders are shipped directly from our Kitchener, Ontario warehouse.

Free Shipping:

We offer free shipping within Canada - to select jurisdictions - for orders totalling CAD $115 or more before tax. To take advantage of this offer, please choose the free shipping option during the checkout process.

We reserve the right to choose the most economical shipping method. The shipping fee coverage for the free shipping option is limited to shipping services with charges up to CAD$50.

Free shipping does not apply to bulk or custom orders with discounted pricing.

Local Pickup:

Filaments.ca offers local pickup from our location in Kitchener, Ontario. To take advantage of local pickup, choose 'local pickup' as the shipping method at checkout. 

Please view our Local Pickup page for details. 

Tracking Numbers:

As soon as your order is fulfilled, you will receive an email confirmation including your tracking number. Some shipping options such as envelopes or local deliveries may not have a tracking number.

Failed Deliveries:

Please note that in case of a refused delivery or if a shipment fails to be delivered to you because no one is home or available to receive the package, the courier WILL send the package back to us at OUR expense. When this happens, we will try to contact you and make further arrangements. These additional shipping charges incurred as well as charges to re-ship the package, will be forwarded to you, the customer. Therefore, please ensure that someone is always available to receive the package or pick it up from your local post office/courier facility before the courier ships it back to us.

Processing Time:

We strive to ship out orders as soon as same day for all orders placed by 2pm EST. Although depending on order specifications, it can take between 24 to 48 hours. Unexpected issues may further delay this process and will be communicated accordingly.

Out of Stock & "Sold Out" Products:

The inventory in our online store and the inventory in our warehouse are synced. When you purchase a product on our online store it means the product is already in stock and ready to ship. But on very rare occasions, technical issues might cause this sync to fail, and one or more of the products purchased might be out of stock. IF this happens, we will offer an alternative product or refund you for the out of stock item/s. Your order may be marked as "partially fulfilled", meaning we will immediately ship the items that are in stock and the rest will be shipped as soon as the item/s are back in stock.

Products marked as "Sold Out" or "Unavailable" are normally available again within 1-4 weeks. Feel free to check back or contact us for information about availability of specific products.