TAGS: Surface Modification
Essentium has partnered with Croda to develop a unique anti-static 3D filament line based on Croda Ionphase™ permanent anti-static additives. Croda’s additives are used to control static electricity in plastics. They are used in end applications where electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is required like electronic housings, consumer appliances, automotive.
New Material Ideal for Sensitive Applications
The new line from Essentium has excellent impact strength, tear strength, and abrasion resistance and is safe for cleanroom and electronics manufacturing applications. Unlike other ESD safe materials, which are only offered in black due to carbon additives, Essentium has developed an exclusive filament line in color.
The new material is ideal for sensitive applications such as space vehicles and satellite manufacturing, where no-fly parts must be both ESD safe and red in color.
The first innovative material development introduced resulting from the collaboration between Essentium and Croda’s Smart Materials market sector, is Essentium TPU 58D-AS, an ESD safe and anti-static thermoplastic polyurethane filament that is available for the first time in color.
Source: Croda