Selective laser sintering (SLS) material: iglide® i230

The iglide i230 laser sintering powder stands out as another all-rounder material among the iglide SLS materials. Unlike iglide i3, however, it is designed for higher application temperatures and withstands long-term temperatures of up to 110°C (230°F). Moreover, the material is 80% more wear-resistant than PA12. Of all iglide SLS materials, iglide i230 has the highest flexural strength. In addition, it is electrostatically dissipative and free of PFAS.

When to use it?

• When a PFAS-free material is required
• If the application temperature is above 80 °C in the long term and at a maximum of 110°C (230°F)
• If components with high mechanical strength (also structural components) are required
• If components with ESD properties are required up to 110°C (230°F) application temperature

When not to use it?

• If components with higher wear resistance at max. 80°C (176°F) application temperature are required (→ iglidur i3)
• If components with ESD properties up to 80°C (176°F) application temperature are required (→ iglidur i8-ESD)
• For worm wheel applications (→ iglidur i6)
• If the application requires a food-safe material (→ iglidur i6 or iglidur i6-BLUE )
• When components with higher elasticity are required
• If the application temperature is higher than 110°C (230°F) in the long term (→ iglidur A350 or iglide® RW370-PF)