SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) filament is a type of thermoplastic elastomer commonly used in 3D printing. It combines the rigidity of polystyrene with the flexibility and durability of butadiene rubber, making it a versatile material for a variety of applications.
Characteristics:
Flexible and Durable: SBS is known for its flexibility and impact resistance, which makes it suitable for producing parts that need to endure stress or bending.
Smooth Surface Finish: Prints made with SBS typically have a smooth surface finish, which is often sought after in applications like packaging or consumer products.
Transparent: SBS filament can be translucent, and when used in thin layers, it can produce transparent or semi-transparent objects.
Easy to Print: It has relatively low printing temperatures and easy extrusion, making it easier to work with compared to some other flexible filaments like TPU.
Low Odor: SBS emits less odor during printing compared to materials like ABS, making it more pleasant to work with in indoor environments.
Smooth able: As SBS is Styrene based it can be smoothed using Acetone vapor or applying D-Limonene to your prints.
Comparison with Other Filaments:
SBS vs. ABS: While ABS is more rigid and heat-resistant, SBS offers more flexibility and is easier to print due to lower warping.
SBS vs. TPU: TPU is more flexible than SBS, but SBS is easier to print and has better transparency. If you're considering using SBS filament, it's a good choice for projects where flexibility, transparency, and a smooth finish are important.
Applications:
Prototyping: Its durability and ease of printing make it ideal for creating prototypes that need to be both flexible and strong.
Wearable Devices: Due to its flexibility, SBS is sometimes used for printing wearable items like custom wristbands or grips.
Difficulty printing
Heat resistance
UV resistance
Impact resistance
Biodegradability
Printing Speed
Print Temperature: 210 — 240°C, dependent on printer model
Heat Bed temperature: 60 — 80°C
Fan speed / Cooling: 0 - 100%
Printing Speed: 50 - 500mm/s
1Kg net weight - 420m per roll
1.5Kg Total shipping weight
Accurate diameter of 1.75mm with a tolerance of ± 0.05mm
Spool Size: diameter 200mm, inner hub 58mm & Width 55mm
Vacuum bagged and packaged in cardboard box
