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MatterHackers 3D Printed Surgical Mask Comfort Strap

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3D Printed Surgical Mask Comfort Strap

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This PPE device is designed to increase tension of worn out mask straps and provide comfort by hooking to the print, rather than over ears. It has been reviewed by the NIH, and is recommended when fabricated as instructed.

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Reviewed by the National Institutes of Health and designed by Davis Becker of VHA Innovation Ecosystem, this strap can provide a longer lifespan for surgical masks by allowing the user to adjust tension as the elastic strap wear down and makes for a more comfortable fit by relieving the user's ears from the elastic bands.

Due to this model's smaller size, it's an excellent option for volunteers that want to help but don't have a printer with a large build volume to handle some of the other 3D models available for supporting healthcare workers.

Print Settings

  • Print at 100% infill
  • Nylon, PLA, or PETG are all suitable materials
  • 100% scale  (Optionally 85% scale for a smaller size)
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Good evening MatterHackers, What is the cut off date to ship Response #21 shipped to your facility? Thank you. JD

— asked by mrdestefani April 24th, 2020 at 8:27PM
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If I start to print these, who do I contact about getting them distributed to the correct places?

— asked by Mr. G April 17th, 2020 at 4:57PM
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Is there any way to purchase any. My grandson was born in Sept 2015 with one ear due to microtia.

— asked by Lori MaciasJuly 22nd, 2020 at 10:06PM
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Would TPU work for the Surgical Mask Comfort Straps?

— asked by PadirusApril 24th, 2020 at 12:42PM
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Started printing Surgical Mask Comfort Straps. Is this still in need?

— asked by oocp April 20th, 2020 at 2:39PM
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What do you think is better? Pretty or Fast? I can crank these out fast with a 1.0mm nozzle. The prints are functional and strong, but not the prettiest.

— asked by GladeCreek April 20th, 2020 at 10:43AM
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Another question about scaling is that since the 85% model ends up 1mm thick in the flexible sections, should we scale the larger size to 85% in the Z direction so that it's flexible sections (well everything in Z) is the same height as the smaller strap? This will make it more flexible in PLA and save overall printing time.

— asked by m2tts April 20th, 2020 at 5:17AM
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I was selected for Response 21 but we only have a mini printer with build plate of 110 x 110 x 120 mm. Will we be able to print these?

— asked by GuestApril 18th, 2020 at 9:54PM
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Hi, I would assume PETG is the preferred filament over PLA due to being more flexible but if my PETG runs out is ABS an acceptable filament to use? I only ask because I can't seem to find any PETG at the moment. Thanks.

— asked by Rob4226 April 18th, 2020 at 6:28PM
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I was selected for Response 21, these straps. Does color matter? Do I print x amount at 100% and x amount at 85%?

— asked by fatboy1271 April 18th, 2020 at 2:28PM
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