TPU 82A
⬡ Chemical Resistant
220–240
°C
Print Temp
30–60
°C
Bed Temp
80
°C
Max Service
Overview
Extremely soft flexible filament — gel-like feel, barely any resistance when squeezed. The softest printable grade. Direct drive only. Print 215-235°C nozzle, 30-45°C bed at 10-20mm/s.
Properties
Difficulty
expert
Flexibility
elastomer
Layer Adhesion
excellent
Enclosure
no
Heated Bed
recommended
Dry Storage
required
Pros
- Gel-like softness unique to 82A
- Excellent energy absorption
- Great for prosthetics and medical props
- Outstanding grip
Cons
- Extremely slow
- Direct drive only
- Constant jam risk
- Very poor overhangs
- Expensive
- Limited brands
Best For
- Prosthetic liners
- medical device prototypes
- ultra-soft grips
- specialty cushioning
- art/design objects
Avoid For
- Anything needing speed
- Bowden printers
- anything structural or dimensional
Storage
Extremely hygroscopic. Use vacuum sealed storage. Dry 10h @ 50°C before printing.
Laser Compatibility
LASER INTERACTION
Safety: CAUTION to AVOID — same hazards as softer durometer TPU variants.
Brands
Recreus Filaflex 60A/82ANinjaflex 85A (close)Polymaker PolyFlex