Overview
Z-FLEX is a thermoplastic polyester elastomer that can be 3D printed at a relatively fast rate of 45mm/s. The filament has great interlayer adhesion and dimensional tolerance falling below +/- 0,02 mm. Z-FLEX is elastic, can bend without breaking, and is resistant to various chemicals including gasoline, ethyl alcohol, butane, and carbon monoxide.
Compared to Z-SEMIFLEX, this filament is a little more elastic and has more rubber-like texture. Besides being able to withstand temperatures as high as 70°C, it can maintain its integrity in low temperatures reaching -40°C. Z-FLEX is perfect for 3D printing parts intended to be bent frequently like tires, elastic hinges, or gaskets.
Applications
- Elastic hinges
- Gaskets
- Rubber-like figurines
- Prototypes of tires
- Bands
- Bracelets
- Phone cases
A shock absorber dust cover.A shock absorber dust cover 3D printed with Z-FLEX to obtain both flexibility and high chemical resistance of the part.
Fast extrusion
Z-FLEX can 3D print at a relatively high rate of 45mm/s. This makes this filament faster to 3D print with than most flexible materials.
Low temperature resistance
Z-FLEX can maintain its integrity in temperatures as low as -40°C. It's perfect for models intended for very cold environments.
Chemical resistance
Z-FLEX is resistant to various chemicals including gasoline, ethyl alcohol, butane, and carbon monoxide. It's great meant to work in industrial settings.
Basic Data Printing ParameterFilament Typ | Flex |
Diameter | 1,75 mm |
Tolerance | 0,05 mm |
Weight | 0,8 kg |
Lenght | 280 m |
General | |
Specific gravity | 1,186 g/cm3 ISO 1183-3:2003 |
Tensile | |
Tensile strength | 9,94 MPa ISO 527:1998 |
Elongation | |
Elongation at yield | 3120,74 % ISO 527:1998 |
Elongation at break | 3319,12 % ISO 527:1998 |
Flexural | |
Flexural Strenght | 3,6 MPa ISO 178:2011 |
Flexural Modulus | 53,86 MPa ISO 178:2011 |
Other | |
Impact Strength | 14,61 KJ/m2 ISO 180:2004 |
Shore D Hardness | 31 D ISO 868:1998 |
Zortrax Z-FLEX Filament - 1.75mm - 800g - Black