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Flexible FDM

SBS

Styrene Butadiene Styrene

Meet SBS, the sleek, shock-absorbing brawler! Styrene Butadiene Styrene is a remarkable engineering filament that combines the toughness of rigid plastics with the flexibility of rubber. It boasts incredible impact resistance and doesn't snap under sudden stress. Plus, it can be printed completely transparent! It's fantastic for drone parts, RC cars, and anything that needs to take a serious beating. Building parts that need to survive a massive impact? Strike hard with SBS today!

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Print Temp

230°C - 250°C

Bed Temp

70°C - 90°C

Difficulty

Medium

Strengths

  • Excellent impact resistance
  • Flexible but stiff enough for structures
  • Can be printed highly transparent
  • Low odor and low warping

Weaknesses

  • Requires precise temperature control
  • Can be prone to stringing
  • Requires a heated bed
  • Less common, fewer color options

Common Uses

Drone Bumpers
RC Car Parts
Transparent Enclosures
Impact-resistant Housings

Ready to print with SBS?

Our industrial-grade printers are tuned perfectly for SBS. Start your custom manufacturing project with us today and bring your ideas into reality.