TECAFIL PPSU MT XRO blue - 1.75 mm

X-RAY DETECTABLE PPSU FILAMENT FOR MEDICAL 3D PRINTING

The X-ray detectable TECAFIL PPSU MT XRO blue is characterised by very high thermal stability and high resistance to cleaning agents, disinfectants and other solvents. In addition, TECAFIL PPSU MT XRO blue filaments have low moisture absorption, high dimensional stability and excellent hydrolysis resistance, making 3D printed applications suitable for repeated steam sterilization.
The TECAFIL PPSU MT XRO blue developed by Ensinger is X-ray detectable and thus meets the demanding requirements of minimally invasive and image-guided surgery, which contributes to additional safety during surgical procedures. Therefore, this material is ideally suited for trial implants and 3D printing for medical purposes.
Many developers of medical applications find it convenient to have several colours available when selecting materials, e.g. for colour coding. TECAFIL PPSU MT XRO blue is one of five available colour options: red, green, yellow and grey.
This filament has been tested resp. evaluated for biocompatibility according to standard ISO 10993-1, -4, -5, -18 and meets the specified requirements for contact of up to 24 hours with skin and tissue and, if applicable, indirect contact with blood. For the biocompatible plastic materials within the Ensinger MED- / MT-standard-portfolio, a biocompatibility declaration is supplied on an order-related basis. The order-related declaration also serves to provide consistent and for our customers comprehensible traceability of the customer order with regard to the products and the raw materials used.

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Facts

Chemical designation
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
Colour
blue
Density
1.34 g/cm3 (*2)

Main Features

  • x-ray opaque
  • very good sterilisable
  • good chemical resistance
  • high gamma radiation resistance
  • good heat deflection temperature
  • high thermal and mechanical capacity
  • hydrolysis and superheated steam resistant

Target industries

Technical details


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    General material information Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Diameter 1,75 +/- 0,05 mm -
    Spool measurements Ø 52 mm holder -
    Spool measurements 55 mm width -
    Spool measurements Ø 200 mm outer diameter -
    Spool Material Polycarbonate - -
    Filament Load per Spool 500 g -
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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Tensile strength 69,0 MPa 5mm/min, Orientation XY DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 71,2 MPa 5mm/min, Orientation XZ DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 71,2 MPa 5mm/min, Orientation ZX DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    2230,0 MPa 5mm/min, Orientation XY DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    2347,0 MPa 5mm/min, Orientation XZ DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    2336,0 MPa 5mm/min, Orientation ZX DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 45,7 % 5mm/min, Orientation XY DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 69,9 % 5mm/min, Orientation XZ DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 8,0 % 5mm/min, Orientation ZX DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 105,0 MPa 2mm/min, Orientation XY DIN EN ISO 178
    Flexural strength 101,0 MPa 2mm/min, Orientation ZX DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    2300,0 MPa 2mm/min, Orientation XY DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    2130,0 MPa 2mm/min, Orientation ZX DIN EN ISO 178
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 218 C ASTM D 3418
    Melting temperature - C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Deflection temperature 207 C HDT-A ISO-R 75 Method A
    Service temperature 190 C short term -
    Service temperature 170 C long term -
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 5,6 10-5*1/K DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Moisture absorption 0,37 % DIN EN ISO 62
    Melt flow index (MFI) 12 - 17 g/10 min 365°C / 5kg DIN EN ISO 1133
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    Processing parameter Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Nozzle temperature 380 - 420 C -
    Max. melt temperature 450 C -
    Print bed temperature 160 - 230 C -
    Build chamber temperature 160 - 210 C -
    Nozzle diameter 0,4 mm -
    Print speed 30 - 40 mm/s -
    Fan speed 0 % -
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    Predrying Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Drying temperature 120 C -
    Drying time 6 h -