Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 (TPU, MJF)
Forward AM · MJF powder
A rubber-like TPU combining elasticity, rebound, fatigue resistance, and shock absorption for durable flexible parts.
Forward AM datasheet values, printed parts
Other TPU grades and fills
Compare the TPU products and conditions in the library; see the grade overview at TPU.
- Sinterit Flexa Gray
- EOS TPU 1301
- Formlabs TPU 90A
- Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01
- Sinterit Flexa Bright
- Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A
- Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M95A
- Shore D 60
- As Printed
- Shore A 70
- FR V-0
- ESD
- Aliphatic
- Ether
- Shore A 85
- Shore A 60 to Shore D 80
- Ester
- GF20
- Shore A 95
Compare all 19 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SLS powder | — | — | 4 | 136 | 70 Shore A |
SLS powder | — | — | 7 | 250 | 86 Shore A |
Formlabs TPU 90A Powder · SLS powder | A tough, skin-safe TPU elastomer for flexible parts requiring high elongation, tear resistance, and everyday durability. | — | 9 | 310 | 90 Shore A |
Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01This page MJF powder | A rubber-like TPU combining elasticity, rebound, fatigue resistance, and shock absorption for durable flexible parts. | — | 9 | 280 | 88 Shore A |
SLS powder | — | — | 10 | 318 | 79 Shore A |
MJF powder | A soft, durable TPU for complex flexible production parts and lattice structures with straightforward cold unpacking. | — | 15 | 440 | 88 Shore A |
MJF powder | A durable polyether TPU with high elasticity, abrasion resistance, energy rebound, and skin-contact suitability. | — | 17 | 400 | 93 Shore A |
Rigid engineering TPU | Choose for stiff snap-fit housings, wheel cores, chain guides and cable strain relief that must still absorb impact at low temperature. | 25 | 55 | 320 | 60 Shore D |
FDM/FFF printed TPU filament (typ. 95A) | Use for printed flexible prototypes, gaskets and shoe midsoles; expect 60–80 % of injection-moulded strength and Z-direction weakness. | — | 28 | 380 | 45 Shore D |
Soft TPU | Pick for soft-touch overmoulds, flexible tubing, bellows and low-durometer seals. | — | 28 | 680 | 70 Shore A |
Halogen-free flame-retardant TPU | Specify for cable jackets, connectors and enclosures needing UL 94 V-0 at 1.5–3 mm; some loss of tear strength and elongation. | — | 28 | 400 | 40 Shore D |
ESD / antistatic conductive TPU | Use for antistatic hoses, conveyor parts and ESD-safe flexible components in electronics handling. | — | 30 | 350 | 42 Shore D |
Aliphatic (HDI/H12MDI) optically clear, non-yellowing TPU | Use for clear films, paint-protection film, safety-glass interlayers and light guides where non-yellowing UV stability is required. | — | 35 | 500 | 35 Shore D |
Polyether-based TPU | Choose for wet, humid or microbe-exposed service and for good low-temperature flexibility; slightly lower abrasion/oil performance than ester. | — | 38 | 600 | 34 Shore D |
Shore A 85Default Medium-soft general purpose TPU | Default all-round hardness for seals, cable jackets, wheels, grips and flexible parts. | — | 40 | 550 | 33 Shore D |
Shore A 60 | Use when the design tolerates any TPU hardness and the exact grade is chosen later by the moulder. | — | 40 | 500 | 40 Shore D |
Polyester-based TPU | Best abrasion, tear, oil and fuel resistance at lowest cost — avoid continuous hot/humid or immersed service (hydrolysis). | — | 45 | 520 | 38 Shore D |
20 % glass-fibre reinforced TPU | Use where a semi-rigid, dimensionally stable structural part with TPU toughness is needed (housings, wheel hubs, sports hardware). | — | 45 | 25 | 70 Shore D |
Hard elastomeric TPU | Pick for load-bearing rollers, couplings, ski boots, hose and abrasion-critical parts needing stiffness with flexibility. | — | 50 | 480 | 45 Shore D |
What is Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01?
Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 is Forward AM's TPU powder for Multi Jet Fusion on HP Jet Fusion 5600, 5200 and 5000 series — a rubber-like TPU combining elasticity, rebound, fatigue resistance, and shock absorption for durable flexible parts. Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 has a tensile strength of 9 MPa (1.31 ksi), weaker than 79% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 280% and the elastic modulus is 0.085 GPa (0.0123 Msi). Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 has a density of 1.1 g/cm³ (0.0397 lb/in³), lighter than 66% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is -48°C (-54 °F). Pick Forward AM in the Powder row when quoting TPU and the part is printed from this powder.
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 280%, better than 80% of polymer grades
About this powder
“Produce flexible, durable parts with excellent elasticity and impact resistance.” — Forward AM, product description
- Manufacturer
- Forward AM
- Product
- Ultrasint TPU01
- Base polymer
- TPU
- Process
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
- Printers
- HP Jet Fusion 5600, 5200 and 5000 series
- As-printed colour
- Gray
- Build envelope
- 380 × 284 × 380 mm. Usable part size depends on orientation, spacing and process allowances.
- Build atmosphere
- No mandatory inert atmosphere recorded; follow the selected printer/material profile.
- Powder refresh
- 20 % fresh powder in the recorded recipe. Follow the manufacturer’s build and powder-management conditions.
- Reported material classifications
- Skin-contact compatibility. Scope and test conditions apply; these do not certify the finished part or assembly.
- Manufacturer data source
- Forward AM source reference (Version 3.2, revised 08/2021)
- FabDigit material reference
- Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with Forward AM data and source attribution.
- Ordering
- Select it in the Powder row when quoting TPU. The quote confirms the selected material and process.
Forward AM positions it for cushioning and protection, footwear, sports gear, industrial seals and grips, automotive interiors and seat components, healthcare and lattice-optimised lightweight parts.
Choosing Ultrasint TPU01
An HP Multi Jet Fusion TPU for detailed elastomeric parts that need shock absorption, repeat flexing and a published MJF process route.
- Consider it for
- Footwear and sports components · Industrial seals and damping parts · Flexible jigs and fixtures
- Tradeoffs
- This is specific to HP MJF, and its data are conditioned values at the supplier's recommended 20% fresh-powder refresh. It should not be generalized to SLS TPU builds.
- Design and validation
- Use a prototype to tune wall thickness, lattice and compression response. Keep X/Z tensile and tear-direction differences in the design review for a stressed flexible feature.
- Finishing
- Confirm the printed colour for the selected MJF system; raw powder colour alone does not establish the finished appearance. Qualify dye or surface treatments for friction, rebound and repeated flexing.
- Before choosing
- Does the project require HP MJF specifically? Are compression set, tear strength or abrasion more important than nominal tensile strength?
Selection notes based on Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 TDS, v3.2 · HP MJF materials portfolio. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 properties
Typical values for Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 (Version 3.2, revised 08/2021); review each property’s test condition. Only this product’s reported properties are shown; unreported properties are omitted. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical3
Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 has a density of 1.1 g/cm³ (0.0397 lb/in³), lighter than 66% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is -48°C (-54 °F).
per DIN EN ISO 1183-1; Printed-part density
per ISO 11357; 20 K/min
per ISO 11357; Melting range 120–150°C at 20 K/min
Mechanical7
Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 has a tensile strength of 9 MPa (1.31 ksi), weaker than 79% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 280% and the elastic modulus is 0.085 GPa (0.0123 Msi).
per DIN 53504, S2; X 9 / Z 7
per ISO 527-2, 1A; X 0.085 / Z 0.085 GPa
per DIN 53504, S2; X 280 / Z 150
per DIN EN ISO 178; X 0.075 / Z 0.075 GPa
per DIN ISO 7619-1; X and Z range 88–90
per DIN ISO 34-1, A; Propagation tear: X 21 / Z 18
per DIN ISO 815-1; 23°C, 72 h: X 23 / Z 24
Manufacturability2
per ISO 13320; D50 range 70–90 µm
per DIN EN ISO 60
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 — frequently asked
What is Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 used for?
An HP Multi Jet Fusion TPU for detailed elastomeric parts that need shock absorption, repeat flexing and a published MJF process route. Consider it for footwear and sports components, industrial seals and damping parts and flexible jigs and fixtures. This is specific to HP MJF, and its data are conditioned values at the supplier's recommended 20% fresh-powder refresh. It should not be generalized to SLS TPU builds.
What should I validate before using Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01?
Use a prototype to tune wall thickness, lattice and compression response. Keep X/Z tensile and tear-direction differences in the design review for a stressed flexible feature. Does the project require HP MJF specifically? Are compression set, tear strength or abrasion more important than nominal tensile strength?
How can Forward AM Ultrasint TPU01 be finished?
Confirm the printed colour for the selected MJF system; raw powder colour alone does not establish the finished appearance. Qualify dye or surface treatments for friction, rebound and repeated flexing.
Sources
Product values come from the selected manufacturer source and are normalised for comparison. Confirm the quoted process, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation for the finished part.