In this paper, additive manufacturing was used in order to produce hose prototypes for peristaltic linear pneumatic actuators.In order to optimise the endurance of the actuator, we 3D printed different thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers with different shore hardness levels VITAMIN B12 CYANOCOBALAMIN 1000MCG using ARBURG Plastic Freeforming technology.Furthermore, effects of the hose geometries on the lifetime of the actuator were investigated.Experimental evidence showed that the lifetime of the actuator was dependent on the combination of the hose design and on the material used to manufacture Square Cocktail Table the hose.
Moreover, experimental tests showed that the use of the Aurburg-Freeformer 3D printing technology led to a much higher hose endurance than the one reported by using the fused layer manufacturing technique.