TPU Filament AnyCubic IPHTPCR-102 Transparent Red 1 kg, Flexible 3D Printing Material

AnyCubic TPU Filament IPHTPCR-102 in transparent red is a 1 kg spool of flexible thermoplastic polyurethane for FDM 3D printing. The filament combines rubber-like elasticity with high tensile strength and wear resistance, making it suitable for prints that need to bend, absorb impacts or resist abrasion while retaining vivid color.

Advantages

The material offers very high elongation at break (≈697%), good tensile strength and a soft, pleasant surface. It resists abrasion and oils, prints stably without excessive clumping, and produces durable, elastic parts. Pre-made printer profiles simplify setup for flexible printing.

Suitable for

• Wearable parts such as wristbands and straps
• Phone cases and protective covers
• Vibration dampers and flexible mounts
• Toy wheels and components requiring elasticity
• Functional prototypes and gaskets that demand flexibility

When it may not be suitable

This TPU may not be the best choice for very rigid structural parts or applications requiring high heat resistance above its deformation temperature. Flexible filaments can be more challenging to feed and print on some direct-drive or Bowden systems without proper settings and hardware for flexible materials.

Key specifications

• Color: transparent red
• Spool weight: 1 kg
• Printing temperature: 195–230 °C
• Build plate temperature: 50–60 °C
• Recommended print speed: 50–150 mm/s
• Recommended pre-drying/curing: 70–80 °C for 8 h
• Density: 1.23 g/cm³
• Melt flow (material flow rate): 25 g/10 min
• Heat deformation temperature: 52 °C
• Moisture absorption: 1.08%
• Hardness: 95A
• Material stiffness: 50.2 MPa
• Tensile strength: 34.4 MPa
• Elongation at break: 697%
• Flexural stiffness: 87.6 MPa
• Flexural strength: 4.26 MPa

How to use

Load the filament on a printer configured for flexible materials and select a TPU profile close to the recommended temperatures. Use a heated bed set between 50–60 °C and print at moderate speeds to reduce stringing; 50–150 mm/s is the suggested range depending on printer capability. For best results dry the filament before printing (recommended curing at 70–80 °C for ~8 hours) to reduce moisture-related bubbles and improve extrusion stability. Use retraction and cooling settings tuned for TPU and consider a direct-drive extruder or a well-tuned Bowden setup with reduced filament path distance.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify your printer’s compatibility with flexible filaments (extruder type and filament path)
• Ensure you can reach and control the recommended printing temperatures
• Plan for pre-drying and storage in a dry environment to prevent moisture uptake
• Expect different tuning for retraction and print speed compared with PLA/ABS

Usage recommendations

For reliable prints with AnyCubic TPU, use a direct-drive or properly tuned Bowden extruder, dry the filament before printing, keep moderate print speeds, and enable TPU-specific slicer profiles to reduce stringing and improve layer adhesion.