Carbon, Inc.

RPU 70

High-strength, functional toughness, and high ductility

High-Strength, Functional Toughness, and High Ductility

RPU 70 is stiff and strong, with ultimate tensile strength of 35 MPa. It is used across a wide range of industries, including consumer products, automotive, and industrial. RPU 70 has a UL 94 HB flame resistance classification. RPU 70 is comparable to ABS.

RPU 70

Carbon, Inc.
  • 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
  • Technical Datasheet

Comparable Thermoplastics

ABS, PMMA / Acrylic, POM

FLAME RATED

RPU 70 has a UL 94 HB flame rating.

BIOCOMPATIBLE

RPU 70 has passed requirements for biocompatibility according to ISO 10993-5 and -10.

CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY

RPU 70 exhibits low mass gain in the presence of many household chemicals and industrial fluids.

Example Applications

These applications combine a need for strength, toughness, and moderate heat resistance, in addition to isotropy, great surface finish, and accuracy.

HOUSINGS

HOUSINGS

Consumer-facing housings require strength, toughness, and moderate heat resistance with great surface finish.

VITAMIX CASE STUDY

From Prototype to Production with RPU 70 & the Carbon DLS Process

See how Vitamix used RPU 70 and Carbon DLS to reimagine what’s possible.

3D Printed Parts in Production

VITAMIX NOZZLE

VITAMIX NOZZLE

A fluidics nozzle for washing commercial Vitamix blenders, made with RPU 70.

Vitamix produces 10x more durable parts at-scale with Carbon

WILSON TOOLS QUICKTAP™ OIL RESERVOIRS

WILSON TOOLS QUICKTAP OIL RESERVOIRS

An oil reservoir for Wilson Tools tapping tools, made with RPU 70.

Wilson Tool International Taps Carbon to Meet Demand for QuickTap Tapping Tools

NXT OUTDOORS™ HOUSING

NXT OUTDOORS HOUSING

A housing for the NXT Outdoors DrawLite sight kit, made with RPU 70.

NXT Outdoors Redefines the Product Design Cycle with Carbon

FINMAN FISHING TOOL

FINMAN FISHING TOOL

A multi-tool for fishing rods, made with RPU 70.

Bringing Unmoldable Designs & Unique Textures to Scalable Production