Filament Atlas

PPSU

Beyond H2C capability. Kept for reference, never a candidate: it needs more heat than the H2C gives.

4 products from 4 makers. Most documented first. Select a column to sort, a product to see its values, print settings and documents.

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3D4Makers PPSUData sheet shared with iSANMATE PPSU and FormFutura PPSUStrength XY, MPa69.6Modulus XY, GPa2.34HDT 0.45, °C207HDT 1.8, °C207Nozzle, °C360–400Bed, °C≥ 140Chamber, °C90Drying, °C, hdry first

3D4Makers PPSU3D4Makers

Data sheet shared with iSANMATE PPSU and FormFutura PPSU: their values are one table, recorded once.

Published values

PropertyAs publishedConditionsOn the Overview
3D4Makers, Technical data sheet 3D printing filament PPSU Filament13 values
Tensile modulus orientation not stated2340 MPap. 1: Tensile modulus 3.18 mm ASTM D638
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: 3.18 mm ASTM D638
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Tensile strength (yield or break not stated) orientation not stated69.6 MPap. 1: Tensile Strength 3.18 mm ASTM D638
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: 3.18 mm ASTM D638
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Elongation at break orientation not stated60 to 120 %p. 1: Tensile Elongation ASTM D638 Break 3.18 mm 60 to
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: 3.18 mm ASTM D638
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Elongation at yield orientation not stated7.2 %p. 1: Tensile Elongation ASTM D638 Yield 3.18 mm
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: 3.18 mm ASTM D638
listed under other properties
Flexural modulus orientation not stated2410 MPap. 1: Flexural Modulus 3.18 mm ASTM D790
ASTM D790As the sheet prints it: 3.18 mm ASTM D790
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Flexural strength orientation not stated91.0 MPap. 1: Flexural Strength 5.0 % Strain, 3.18 mm ASTM D790
ASTM D790As the sheet prints it: 5.0 % Strain 3.18 mm ASTM D790
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Izod impact strength690 J/mp. 1: Notched Izod Impact 3.18 mm ASTM D256
ASTM D256As the sheet prints it: 3.18 mm ASTM D256
not in the median: in J/m
Tensile impact strength399 kJ/m2p. 1: IMPACT Tensile Impact Strength 3.18 mm ASTM D1822 THERMAL
ASTM D1822As the sheet prints it: 3.18 mm THERMAL ASTM D1822
HDT at 1.8 MPa207 °Cp. 1: Heat Deflection Temperature 1.8 MPa, Unannealed, 3.18 ASTM D648
ASTM D648As the sheet prints it: 1.8 MPa Unannealed 3.18 ASTM D648
as printedUnannealed
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Glass transition temperature220 °Cp. 1: Glass Transition Temperature ASTM E1356
ASTM E1356As the sheet prints it: E1356
in the median
Density1.29 g/cm3p. 1: Density ASTM D792ASTM D792
Water absorption0.37 %p. 1: Water Absorption 24 h ASTM D570
ASTM D570As the sheet prints it: 24 h ASTM D570
Mould shrinkage orientation not stated0.70 %p. 1: Molding Shrinkage-Flow 3,18 ASTM D955
ASTM D955As the sheet prints it: 3 18 ASTM D955

Print settings

Nozzle
360–400 °Cown data sheet
Bed
at least 140 °Cown data sheet
Heated chamber
90 °CFormFutura PPSU's data sheet, shared
Drying
required, schedule not statedFormFutura PPSU's data sheet, shared
Hardened nozzle
not stated
Its print profile, in the documents' words
What the maker says (5)
FormFutura PPSUData sheet shared with iSANMATE PPSU and 3D4Makers PPSUStrength XY, MPa69.6Modulus XY, GPa2.34HDT 0.45, °C207HDT 1.8, °C207Nozzle, °C360–400Bed, °C≥ 120Chamber, °C90Drying, °C, hdry first

FormFutura PPSUFormFutura

Data sheet shared with iSANMATE PPSU and 3D4Makers PPSU: their values are one table, recorded once.

Published values

PropertyAs publishedConditionsOn the Overview
FormFutura, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PPSU14 values
Tensile modulus orientation not stated2340 MPap. 1: Tensile modulus (3.18mm)
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: 3.18mm ASTM D638
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Tensile strength (yield or break not stated) orientation not stated69.6 MPap. 1: Tensile strength (3.18mm)
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: 3.18mm ASTM D638
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Elongation at break orientation not stated120 %p. 1: Tensile Elongation @Break (3.18mm) 60 to
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: Break 3.18mm 60 to ASTM D638
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Elongation at yield orientation not stated7.2 %p. 1: Tensile Elongation @Yield (3.18mm)
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: Yield 3.18mm ASTM D638
listed under other properties
Flexural modulus orientation not stated2410 MPap. 1: Flexural Modulus (3.18mm)
ASTM D790As the sheet prints it: 3.18mm ASTM D790
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Flexural strength orientation not stated91 MPap. 1: Flexural Strength (5.0 % Strain, 3.18 mm)
ASTM D790As the sheet prints it: 5.0 % Strain 3.18 mm ASTM D790
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Izod impact strength690 J/mp. 1: Notched Izod Impact Strength (3.18mm)
ASTM D256As the sheet prints it: 3.18mm ASTM D256
not in the median: in J/m
HDT207 °Cp. 1: Heat Deflection TemperatureASTM D648not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Glass transition temperature220 °Cp. 1: Glass Transition Temperature
ASTM E1356As the sheet prints it: E1356
in the median
Density1.29 g/cm3p. 1: DensityASTM D792
Water absorption0.37 %p. 1: Water Absorption (24h)
ASTM D570As the sheet prints it: 24h ASTM D570
Mould shrinkage orientation not stated0.70 %p. 1: Molding Shrinkage-Flow (3.18)
ASTM D955As the sheet prints it: 3.18 ASTM D955
Dielectric strength200 kV/mmp. 1: Dielectric Strength (0.0254 mm)
ASTM D149As the sheet prints it: 0.0254 mm ASTM D149
Dielectric strength15 kV/mmp. 1: Dielectric Strength (3.19 mm)
ASTM D149As the sheet prints it: 3.19 mm ASTM D149

Print settings

Nozzle
360–400 °Cown data sheet
Bed
at least 120 °Cown data sheet
Heated chamber
90 °Cown data sheet
Drying
required, schedule not statedown data sheet
Hardened nozzle
not stated
Its 2 print profiles, in the documents' words
  • Drying it is recommended to dry the material prior to usage and to 3D print it directly from a dry box.FormFutura, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PPSUp. 2: Storage and handling
  • Nozzle ± 360 – 400° C; Bed ≥ 120° C; Chamber 90°C heated chamber; Drying +4 hours at max.110°CFormFutura, PPSU - FormFuturap. 1: General printing guidelines (Drying); p. 1: General printing guidelines (Print temp); p. 1: General printing guidelines (Heat bed); p. 1: General printing guidelines (Enclosure needed)
What the maker says (10)
iSANMATE PPSUData sheet shared with 3D4Makers PPSU and FormFutura PPSUStrength XY, MPa69.6Modulus XY, GPa2.34HDT 0.45, °C207HDT 1.8, °C207Nozzle, °C360–400Bed, °C140–160Chamber, °C90–150Drying, °C, hdry first

iSANMATE PPSUiSANMATE

Data sheet shared with 3D4Makers PPSU and FormFutura PPSU: their values are one table, recorded once.

Published values

PropertyAs publishedConditionsOn the Overview
iSANMATE, PPSU12 values
Tensile modulus orientation not stated2340 Mpap. 1: Tensile modulus 3.18 mmASTM D638not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Tensile strength (yield or break not stated) orientation not stated69.6 Mpap. 1: Tensile Strength 3.18 mmASTM D638not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Elongation at break orientation not stated60 to 120 %p. 1: Tensile Elongation, Break 3.18 mm
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: ASTM D638, 3.18 mm
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Elongation at yield orientation not stated7.20%p. 1: Tensile Elongation, Yield 3.18 mm
ASTM D638As the sheet prints it: ASTM D638, 3.18 mm
listed under other properties
Flexural modulus orientation not stated2410 Mpap. 1: Flexural Modulus 3.18 mmASTM D790not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Flexural strength orientation not stated91.0 Mpap. 1: Flexural Strength 50% Strain, 3.18ASTM D790not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Izod impact strength690 J/mp. 1: Notched
ASTM D256As the sheet prints it: ASTM D256, 3.18 mm
not in the median: in J/m
HDT at 1.8 MPa207ºC °Cp. 2: Heat Deflection Temperature
ASTM D648As the sheet prints it: ASTM D648, 1.8 MPa, unannealed, 3.18 mm
as printedUnannealed
not in the median: set apart (never used to pass), test bar not described as printed
Glass transition temperature220ºC °Cp. 2: Glass Transition TemperatureASTM E1356in the median
Density1.29 g/Cm3p. 1: DensityASTM D792
Water absorption0.37 %p. 1: Water Absorption 24 h
ASTM D570As the sheet prints it: 24 h ASTM D570
Melt mass-flow rate14 to 20 g/10 minp. 1: Melt volume-flow rate, 365 °C / 5.0 kg
ASTM D1238As the sheet prints it: ASTM D1238; 365 °C, 5.0 kg

Print settings

Nozzle
360–400 °Cown data sheet
Bed
140–160 °Cown data sheet
Heated chamber
90–150 °Cown data sheet
Drying
required, schedule not statedFormFutura PPSU's data sheet, shared
Hardened nozzle
not stated
Its print profile, in the documents' words
  • Nozzle 360 -400 ºC; Bed 140 - 160 ºC; Chamber 90- 150 °CiSANMATE, PPSURecommended printing settings
What the maker says (4)
  • Good forSince PPSU has excellent resistance in heat and chemical, which is suitable to demanding applications such as aerospace, automotive, chemical, and medical industries.iSANMATE, PPSUp. 1
  • BenefitsPPSU can be used under a high temperature of 180 ºC, PPSU has an excellent hydrolysis resistance and able to resist common acid and bases over a broad temperature range.iSANMATE, PPSUp. 1
  • BenefitsPPSU also offers superior high heat deflection temperature, able to withstand repeated steam sterilization, good electrical properties, and resistance to environmental stress cracking.iSANMATE, PPSUp. 1
  • Warping and shrinkageMolding Shrinkage-Flow 3, 18 ASTM D955 0.70%iSANMATE, PPSUp. 1
3DXTECH THERMAX PPSUStrength XY, MPa55Modulus XY, GPa2.31HDT 0.45, °C190HDT 1.8, °C—Nozzle, °C360–390Bed, °C140–160Chamber, °C—Drying, °C, h1204 h

3DXTECH THERMAX PPSU3DXTECH

Published values

PropertyAs publishedConditionsOn the Overview
3DXTECH, THERMAX PPSU8 valuesUnless a row says otherwise: printed specimen
print settingsPrinted Specimen Conditions Printer: Open Source FDM/FFF Nozzle: 0.4mm Layer Height: 0.25mm Infill: 100%, +/- 45° Extrusion Temp: 390-410°C Bed Temp: 130-150°C Specimen Orientation: XY Flat
Tensile modulus XY2310 MPap. 1: Tensile ModulusISO 527in the median
Tensile strength (yield or break not stated) XY55 MPap. 1: Tensile StrengthISO 527in the median
Elongation at break XY3 %p. 1: Tensile ElongationISO 527in the median
Flexural modulus XY2215 MPap. 1: Flexural ModulusISO 178in the median
Flexural strength XY110 MPap. 1: Flexural StrengthISO 178in the median
HDT at 0.45 MPa190 °Cp. 1: Deflection Temperature at 0.45
ISO 75As the sheet prints it: 0.45 ISO 75
in the median
Glass transition temperature230 °Cp. 1: Glass Transition TemperatureDSCin the median
Density1.28 g/ccp. 1: DensityISO 1183

Print settings

Nozzle
360–390 °Cown data sheet
Bed
140–160 °Cown data sheet
Heated chamber
not stated
Drying
120 °C for 4 hown data sheet
Hardened nozzle
not neededown data sheet
Its 2 print profiles, in the documents' words
  • No temperature stated3DXTECH, THERMAX PPSUp. 1: Printed Specimen Conditions, which are not printing guidance
  • Nozzle 360-390C; Bed 140-160C; Chamber Recommended; Drying 120C for 4 hours3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUPrint Recommendations
What the maker says (9)
  • BenefitsHigh Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR)3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1
  • BenefitsVery high thermal properties superior to Ultem 10103DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1
  • BenefitsInherently flame retardant with low smoke evolution and low smoke toxicity3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1
  • BenefitsSterilization capable, including EtO gas, radiation, steam autoclaving, plasma, dry heat and cold sterilization3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1
  • BenefitsExceptional strength and modulus, even at elevated temperatures3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1
  • BenefitsResists most common automotive fluids including gasoline, antifreeze, transmission fluids, motor oils, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid (ESCR, 24 hrs, 100C)3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1
  • BenefitsHighly resistant to even large (10 Mrd) doses of gamma radiation3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1
  • Warping and shrinkageExcellent dimensional stability with low creep sensitivity, low and uniform coefficient of thermal expansion, and highly reproducible part-to-part dimensions.3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1
  • Good forPPSU has excellent thermal and chemical resistance, making it well suited for demanding applications in automotive, aerospace, electronics, defense, industrial, medical, semi-con applications.3DXTECH, THERMAX™ PPSUp. 1

Not published by any product: tensile strength (Z), notched impact and price.

Values are for the colour each sheet tested; pigment can change them.