Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A (TPU, MJF)
Lubrizol · MJF powder
A soft, durable TPU for complex flexible production parts and lattice structures with straightforward cold unpacking.
Lubrizol datasheet values, printed parts
Other TPU grades and fills
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- 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 |
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 |
Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88AThis page 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 Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A?
Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A is Lubrizol's TPU powder for Multi Jet Fusion on HP Jet Fusion 4200 / 5200 / 5600 series — a soft, durable TPU for complex flexible production parts and lattice structures with straightforward cold unpacking. Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A has a tensile strength of 15 MPa (2.18 ksi), weaker than 74% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 440%.
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 440%, better than 88% of polymer grades
About this powder
- Manufacturer
- Lubrizol
- Product
- ESTANE 3D TPU M88A
- Base polymer
- TPU
- Process
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
- Printers
- HP Jet Fusion 4200 / 5200 / 5600 series
- As-printed colour
- White
- 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
- ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity · ISO 10993-10 skin sensitization. Scope and test conditions apply; these do not certify the finished part or assembly.
- Manufacturer data source
- Lubrizol source reference (2023-01-31)
- FabDigit material reference
- Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with Lubrizol data and source attribution.
- Ordering
- Specify this powder in your quote notes for an availability review.
Lubrizol positions it for complex flexible geometries, lattice structures, footwear, cushioning components and skin-contact production parts.
Choosing ESTANE 3D TPU M88A
A softer polyether TPU for HP MJF flexible parts and cushioning lattices that need a Shore 88A-class response.
- Consider it for
- Cushioning and energy-absorbing lattices · Flexible footwear and wearable components · Complex compliant parts suited to cold unpacking
- Tradeoffs
- The manufacturer reports much lower Z elongation and strength than X-direction results. The typical data came from a specific 5200 full-bed balanced-mode build and are not universal specifications.
- Design and validation
- Tune lattice cell size, wall thickness and orientation with representative cycle and compression testing. Preserve powder blend and print-mode details when comparing builds.
- Finishing
- Reclaimed powder can become more yellow over successive cycles. Approve the acceptable colour range and test any coating or cleaning process on the soft surface.
- Before choosing
- Is the softer M88A response necessary, or would M95A better support the load? Can the geometry keep its critical strain out of the weaker build direction?
Selection notes based on Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A technical data sheet. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A properties
Typical values for Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A (2023-01-31); 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.
Mechanical4
Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A has a tensile strength of 15 MPa (2.18 ksi), weaker than 74% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 440%.
per DIN 53504 / ISO 37; Fresh powder: X 15 / Z 8
per DIN 53504 / ISO 37; Fresh powder: X 440 / Z 125
per ASTM D2240; 88 ± 3, X and Z
Fresh powder, X direction
Electrical1
per ANSI/ESD STM 11.11; Surface resistance
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A — frequently asked
What is Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A used for?
A softer polyether TPU for HP MJF flexible parts and cushioning lattices that need a Shore 88A-class response. Consider it for cushioning and energy-absorbing lattices, flexible footwear and wearable components and complex compliant parts suited to cold unpacking. The manufacturer reports much lower Z elongation and strength than X-direction results. The typical data came from a specific 5200 full-bed balanced-mode build and are not universal specifications.
What should I validate before using Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A?
Tune lattice cell size, wall thickness and orientation with representative cycle and compression testing. Preserve powder blend and print-mode details when comparing builds. Is the softer M88A response necessary, or would M95A better support the load? Can the geometry keep its critical strain out of the weaker build direction?
How can Lubrizol ESTANE 3D TPU M88A be finished?
Reclaimed powder can become more yellow over successive cycles. Approve the acceptable colour range and test any coating or cleaning process on the soft surface.
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.