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EPX 82

Carbon, Inc.
3D Printed Carabiner Learn More
High-strength, excellent long-term durability, functional toughness
Specs Specs

  • 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

  • Comparable Thermoplastics

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

EPX 150

Carbon, Inc.
EPX 150 Sample Part Learn More
Exceptional temperature and chemical resistance, functional toughness, steam sterilizable
Steam Sterilization Compatible with over 400 cycles
Specs Specs

  • 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

  • Comparable Thermoplastics

    High-Performance (PEEK, PEI, PSU, PSSU), PBT, Polyamides / Nylons, Polycarbonate

RPU 70

Carbon, Inc.
3D Printed Crescent Wrench Learn More
High-strength, functional toughness, and high ductility
Biobased 32 %
Specs Specs

  • 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

  • Comparable Thermoplastics

    ABS, PMMA, POM

RPU 130

Carbon, Inc.
3D Printed Golf Club Head Learn More
Strong, tough, and highly heat resistant
Biobased 30 %
Specs Specs

  • 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

  • Comparable Thermoplastics

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

LOCTITE® 3843 Matte Black

Henkel
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Rigid, tough, smooth surface quality
Specs Specs

  • 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

  • Comparable Thermoplastics

    ABS, PMMA

MPU 100

Carbon, Inc.
3D Printed Batch of Medical Grade Devices Learn More
Biocompatible, sterilizable, and chemically resistant
Biocompatibility USP Class VI, ISO 10993-5 -10 and -23
Sterilizable via ethylene oxide, e-beam, and gamma
Specs Specs

  • 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

  • Comparable Thermoplastics

    ABS

FPU 50

Carbon, Inc.
3D Printed Cross-member Learn More
Tough and fatigue resistant
Biobased 30 %
Specs Specs

  • 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

  • Comparable Thermoplastics

    Polypropylene

UMA 90

Carbon, Inc.
3D Printed Turbine Blades Learn More
Simple, colorful, and quick to print
Specs Specs

  • 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

  • Comparable Thermoplastics

    ABS, POM