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3D Printed Carabiner

EPX 82

Carbon, Inc.
High-strength, excellent long-term durability, functional toughness

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    84 MPa 12 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    130 °C 266 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    8 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    45 J/m 0.84 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    2800 MPa 406 ksi
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Comparable Thermoplastics

High-Performance (PEEK, PEI, PSU, PSSU), PBT, Polyamides / Nylons, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene
Cable clip with wires

EPX 86FR

Carbon, Inc.
Flame retardance, functional toughness, and long-term stability
Flammability UL 94 V-0 @ 2 mm

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    94 MPa 14 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    135 °C 275 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    5 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    30 J/m 0.56 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    3300 MPa 479 ksi
  • Technical Datasheet Learn More

Comparable Thermoplastics

High-Performance (PEEK, PEI, PSU, PSSU), PBT, Polyamides / Nylons
EPX 150 Sample Part

EPX 150

Carbon, Inc.
Exceptional temperature and chemical resistance, functional toughness, steam sterilizable
Steam Sterilization Compatible with over 200 cycles

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    76 MPa 11 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    155 °C 311 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    5 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    36 J/m 0.67 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    2700 MPa 392 ksi
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Comparable Thermoplastics

High-Performance (PEEK, PEI, PSU, PSSU), PBT, Polyamides / Nylons, Polycarbonate
3D Printed Crescent Wrench

RPU 70

Carbon, Inc.
High-strength, functional toughness, and high ductility

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    40 MPa 6 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    60 °C 140 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    100 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    15 J/m 0.28 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    1700 MPa 247 ksi
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Comparable Thermoplastics

ABS, PMMA, POM
3D Printed Golf Club Head

RPU 130

Carbon, Inc.
Strong, tough, and highly heat resistant

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    35 MPa 5 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    120 °C 248 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    100 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    75 J/m 1.41 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    900 MPa 131 ksi
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Comparable Thermoplastics

ABS, High-Performance (PEEK, PEI, PSU, PSSU), Polyamides / Nylons, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, POM

LOCTITE® 3843 Matte Black

Henkel
Rigid, tough, smooth surface quality

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    51 MPa 7 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    63 °C 145.4 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    43 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    50 J/m 0.94 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    1800 MPa 261 ksi
  • Technical Datasheet Learn More

Comparable Thermoplastics

ABS, PMMA
Locktite IND147 mould with metal bars

LOCTITE® IND147 Black

Henkel
Temperature resistant, stiff, stable, exceptional surface quality

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    67 MPa 10 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    291 °C 555.8 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    2.4 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    14.6 J/m 0.27 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    3190 MPa 463 ksi
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Comparable Thermoplastics

High-Performance (PEEK, PEI, PSU, PSSU)
Y Shaped 3 Way Connecting Tube

LOCTITE® 3D IND405 Clear

Henkel
Tough, rigid, and clear

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    42 MPa 6 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    53 °C 127.4 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    120 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    50 J/m 0.94 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    1500 MPa 218 ksi
  • Technical Datasheet Learn More

Comparable Thermoplastics

PMMA, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, POM
3D Printed Batch of Medical Grade Devices

MPU 100

Carbon, Inc.
Biocompatible, sterilizable, and chemically resistant
Biocompatibility USP Class VI, ISO 10993-5 -10 and -23
Sterilizable via ethylene oxide, e-beam, and gamma

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    35 MPa 5 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    50 °C 122 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    25 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    30 J/m 0.56 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    1200 MPa 174 ksi
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Comparable Thermoplastics

ABS
3D Printed Cross-member

FPU 50

Carbon, Inc.
Tough and fatigue resistant

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    25 MPa 4 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    70 °C 158 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    200 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    40 J/m 0.75 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    700 MPa 102 ksi
  • Technical Datasheet Learn More

Comparable Thermoplastics

Polypropylene
3D Printed Turbine Blades

UMA 90

Carbon, Inc.
Simple, colorful, and quick to print

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength

    30 MPa 4 ksi

  • Heat Deflection Temperature

    45 °C 113 °F

  • Elongation At Break

    30 %

  • Impact Strength (Notched)

    30 J/m 0.56 ft-lb/in

  • Tensile Modulus

    1400 MPa 203 ksi
  • Technical Datasheet Learn More

Comparable Thermoplastics

ABS, POM