{"product_id":"flex-90a-black-1-75mm-600g-200m","title":"FLEX 90A Black 1,75mm 600g\/200m","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlack Flex Filament 1.75 for flexible 3D printing\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack flex filament 1.75\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 600 g (200 m) spool is built for prints that need movement rather than rigidity. When parts have to bend, compress, or absorb impact, a flexible material like this becomes the more practical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompared to standard rigid filaments, flex behaves differently right from the start. It requires a bit more attention during setup, but once dialed in, the printing process becomes stable and predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDesigned for flexibility in real parts\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eblack flex filament 1.75\u003c\/strong\u003e, the key difference shows up in how printed parts behave after printing. Instead of staying rigid, they retain elasticity, which makes them suitable for functional applications where movement or shock absorption matters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn practice, this kind of filament is often used for protective elements, soft-touch components, or parts that need to handle repeated stress without cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eControlled extrusion and steady flow\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlexible materials can be sensitive during extrusion, but \u003cstrong\u003eflex filament 1.75\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to maintain a consistent flow when printing parameters are properly set. The filament feeds smoothly with the right setup, helping reduce common issues like uneven extrusion or material buckling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat consistency is especially important for longer prints. A steady flow helps maintain layer adhesion and keeps the structure uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA practical balance of spool size and usability\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 600 g spool gives you enough material to complete functional parts without being overly large. It works well for projects that require multiple iterations or medium-sized components.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor many makers, this size hits a balance — enough material for real applications, but not so much that it becomes difficult to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA neutral color for functional design\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex filament black\u003c\/strong\u003e is often chosen for parts where appearance is secondary to function, but still important. Black provides a clean, uniform look that works across a wide range of applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn finished parts, the color helps hide minor surface variations, giving prints a more consistent overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFor parts that need to move and last\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack flex filament\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly used for components that need to bend, compress, or handle repeated use. From protective elements to mechanical interfaces, flexibility becomes the defining feature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack flex filament 1.75\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 600 g (200 m) spool is a reliable option when rigidity is not enough. It allows you to produce parts that respond to stress instead of resisting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-style_1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Plexiwire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e FLEX TPU 90A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFilament diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtruder temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 230°C - 250°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlatform temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 50°C - 80°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFilament length:\u003c\/b\u003e 200 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFilament color:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTechnical data of the spool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-style_1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOuter diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e Ø 200 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting hole diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e Ø 55 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpool width:\u003c\/b\u003e 69 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpool material:\u003c\/b\u003e cardboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFLEX filament is used for printing protective flexible elements for machine and mechanism units, as well as oil seals and other types of sealing elements. Naturally, it is also used for prototyping rubber products. Also, any damper and vibration protection elements are printed from FLEX. Given its properties, the filament can be used to print any product, the application of which requires such a property as flexibility. For example, elements of footwear and automotive parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePrinting Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexibility of FLEX plastic requires a special approach when printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, it is not fast plastic. It needs to need print slowly - do not set the filament feed faster than 30 mm \/ s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, if you have a bowden feed printer, it will be much more difficult to print than with a direct feed. Judging by the feedback from our customers, printing on bowden is possible, but we recommend direct feeding, which will help to avoid difficulties in work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird, follow the recommendations for temperature and speed, carefully adapting them to your results, because the FLEX filament is easily deformed in the nozzle. In general, we recommend using a separate nozzle for this filament - the remnants of old filaments of other types can greatly complicate the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourth, FLEX absorbs moisture well, so it is important to observe safe storage conditions. In this case, when printing, it is better to ensure that the filament moves freely without any resistance, so that the feed mechanism does not apply force and start to “pull” the material, which can cause stretching or bending.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plexiwire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48011190993236,"sku":"FLEX-608200","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/2203\/9124\/files\/plexiwire-flex-200-black_c61d26c2-826d-44ce-b2c0-052cd2ef6de9.jpg?v=1767354080","url":"https:\/\/shop.plexiwire.com\/en-gb\/products\/flex-90a-black-1-75mm-600g-200m","provider":"Plexiwire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}