Tier List

Polysulfone

PSU • Polysulfone

B

Weakest super polymer with mechanical properties like PA6 nylon. But glass transition at 187°C - keeps strength almost the whole way there. Can print a nozzle out of PSU and use it to print PLA. Sterilizable like surgical steel.

super polymerEnclosure Required
Print Settings
Print Temp340-380°C
Bed Temp140-160°C
Chamber Temp100-140°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength75
Flexibility15
Heat Resistance94
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Excellent
Chemical Resistance
High
Humidity Sensitivity
Low
Usability
Ease of Printing
(2/5)
Price Tier
$$$(Expensive)
Pros
  • 187°C glass transition
  • Sterilizable
  • Radiation resistant
  • Chemical resistant
  • Water resistant
Cons
  • Weakest super polymer
  • Very high print temps
  • Expensive
  • Limited availability
Use Cases
Medical devicesSterilizable equipmentHigh-temperature applicationsCitizen science

Also known as: polysulfone

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab