TPUMainstream
Intermediate
Dryer Recommended
SainSmart TPU 95A
Flexible TPU for phone cases, gaskets, and everything that needs to bend. Shore 95A — firm but flexible.
Nozzle Temp
220-240°C
Bed Temp
40-60°C
Max Speed
30 mm/s
Tolerance
±0.05mm
Material
TPU
Diameter
1.75mm
Density
1.21 g/cm³
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best For
Phone cases, gaskets, shock absorbers
Typical price
~$30/kg
Full Specifications
| Material | |
| Type | TPU |
| Brand | SainSmart |
| Density | 1.21 g/cm³ |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.05mm |
| Temperatures | |
| Nozzle Min | 220°C |
| Nozzle Max | 240°C |
| Bed Min | 40°C |
| Bed Max | 60°C |
| Printing | |
| Max Speed | 30 mm/s |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Dryer | Recommended |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Ratings | |
| Ease of Printing | 3/5 |
| Strength | 4/5 |
| Commercial | |
| Typical price (USD/kg) | ~$30 as of Apr 2026 |
| Best For | Phone cases, gaskets, shock absorbers |
Features
What's Good, What Isn't
Pros
- Easy to print as TPU goes
- Good flex recovery
- Affordable
Cons
- Slow print speed
- Direct drive required for best results
Recommended Starting Settings
Nozzle
230°C
Range: 220-240°C
Bed
50°C
Range: 40-60°C
Speed
30 mm/s
Max tested
Fan
30%
Starting point
These are starting points. Dial in retraction, pressure advance, and flow rate for your specific printer. A temp tower is your friend.
Printers That Run SainSmart TPU 95A Well
Filtered to FDM printers in our database rated Good or better for TPU. Cheaper options listed first within each rating tier.
