Lubrizol to feature bio-based TPU for 3D printing at Plastteknik 2019

Lubrizol Engineered Polymers together with its Nordics distributor Bjørn Thorsen A/S will be highlighting the Bio TPU portfolio at the upcoming Plastteknik fair in Malmö in Sweden.

Estane 3D TPU can be offered in either pellet form for filament extrusion purposes or powder TPU (Source: Lubrizol)

Pearlthane Eco solutions, part of Lubrizol’s Bio TPU portfolio for moulding and extrusion applications, show good results in transparency, durability and flexibility, as well as very good hydrolysis resistance. The Bio TPU offering was recently expanded with a new aliphatic TPU development that is colour-stable and highly resistant to staining and UV, and a grade for 3D printing commercialised under the name Estane 3D F95A-030 BR ECO TPU. This new 3D ECO TPU is said to have a broad printing window, is compatible with standard support materials and produces highly transparent 3D printed parts.

David Pascual, Global 3DP marketing manager states that: „Focused on a sustainable future, Lubrizol is pleased to offer a new 3DP material for fused filament fabrication based on renewable sources and market demand. Without compromising performance, our 3DP portfolio is expanding quickly and delivering value in diverse applications and meeting the requirements for new and advanced.

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Lubrizol at Plastteknik
Malmö, Sweden, 8-9 May 2019
Stands C.06 and C.07