TECAFIL PPSU filaments are based on the amorphous base polymer polyphenylene sulfone. The PPSU filament is particularly resistant to hydrolysis and, like the 3D printed applications made from it, is suitable for repeated hot steam sterilisation. PPSU filament is considered heat resistant due to its high temperature resistance of up to 220°C (glass transition temperature). It also has low moisture absorption and high dimensional stability.
These properties make PPSU filaments ideal for use in demanding applications such as medical technology.
In addition to the universally applicable TECAFIL PPSU natural, we offer PPSU filaments explicitly manufactured for the medical industry. With our medical grade filament portfolio, we offer biocompatible filaments that have been produced according to ISO 13485 and tested resp. evaluated for biocompatibility according to standard ISO 10993-1, -4, -5, -18 and meet the specified requirements for contact of up to 24 hours with skin and tissue and, if applicable, indirect contact with blood. TECAFIL PPSU MT is also available in x-ray detectable variants and different colours.
TECAFIL PPSU filaments are suitable for a wide range of industrial printers, as long as they meet the recommended process parameters. All information on material properties as well as processing parameters can be found on the product detail pages. Our TECAFIL PPSU filaments can also be processed into a 3D printed PPSU part at Ensinger. You can find more information about our 3D printing service here:
