Impact-Resistant ABS 3D Printer Filaments
Bumps, scrapes, and falls won’t damage these tough ABS filaments. Known for their durability, they absorb impact without cracking or breaking, and won’t degrade when heated. Use them to print tool handles, storage cases, and other parts that are handled or dropped frequently. These filaments are a good place to start if you’re experimenting with printing impact-resistant parts.
Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. These filaments have a high melting point and must be printed onto a heated bed. Without it, parts will cool too quickly and warp. These filaments also release fumes as they are printed, so use an enclosed printer or a fume exhauster to ventilate them. For heavy impact, use polycarbonate ABS filaments. The polycarbonate adds strength to printed parts.
Filaments rated UL 94 V-0 meet strict flammability standards. Use them to create holders, guards, housings, and other parts that protect sensitive, flammable equipment and machinery.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
ABS Plastic—UL 94 V-0 | |||||||||||
1.75 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 6,520 psi (Good) | 95° C 203° F | 0.4 | 200 | 75 | 750 | Black | 00000000 | 000000 |
2.85 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 6,520 psi (Good) | 95° C 203° F | 0.4 | 200 | 75 | 750 | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
Polycarbonate ABS Plastic—UL 94 V-0 | |||||||||||
1.75 | 265° to 285° C 509° to 545° F | 110° to 120° C 230° to 248° F | 8,700 psi (Good) | 125° C 257° F | 0.4 | 200 | 75 | 750 | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
High-Strength Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate 3D Printer Filaments
Create strong, durable parts that carry heavy loads and absorb blows and other impact without cracking or breaking. Made of polycarbonate, these filaments are stronger and resist heat better than other impact-resistant filaments, such as those made from ABS or ASA.
Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. These filaments have a high melting point and must be printed onto a heated bed. Without it, parts will cool too quickly and warp. These filaments also release fumes as they are printed, so use an enclosed printer or a fume exhauster to ventilate them. Fiberglass-filled polycarbonate filaments make parts that are less likely to warp or shrink than parts made from polycarbonate filaments without a filler. Both carbon-fiber- and fiberglass-filled filaments are abrasive, so you should use them with an abrasion-resistant nozzle.
UL 94 V-0 rated filaments meet strict flammability standards. Use them to create holders, guards, housings, and other parts that protect sensitive, flammable equipment and machinery.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Hardness | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
Fiberglass-Filled Polycarbonate Plastic—UL 94 V-0 | ||||||||||||
1.75 | 280° to 330° C 536° to 626° F | 80° to 100° C 176° to 212° F | 5,300 psi (Good) | Not Rated | 124° C 255° F | 0.6 | 200 | 55 | 700 | Black | 0000000 | 0000000 |
2.85 | 280° to 330° C 536° to 626° F | 80° to 100° C 176° to 212° F | 5,300 psi (Good) | Not Rated | 124° C 255° F | 0.6 | 200 | 55 | 700 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wear-Resistant Flexible PCTPE 3D Printer Filaments
With nylon as an additive, PCTPE filaments are flexible, slippery, and wear resistant. They’re good for making sturdy components that move and rub against other objects. Since they're UL rated 94 HB and 94 V-2, they prevent the spread of flames both horizontally and vertically.
Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Because they’re flexible, they require a slow feed rate so they don’t jam. Store them in a sealed container with a desiccant, or use a dehumidifying cabinet, since moisture in the air can degrade their printing quality.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | Specifications Met | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
PCTPE Plastic | ||||||||||||
1.75 | 235° to 242° C 455° to 468° F | 50° C 122° F | 5,040 psi (Good) | 74° C 165° F | UL 94 HB, UL 94 V-2 | 0.2 | 200 | 70 | 1,000 | 00000000 | 000000 | |
2.85 | 235° to 242° C 455° to 468° F | 50° C 122° F | 5,040 psi (Good) | 74° C 165° F | UL 94 HB, UL 94 V-2 | 0.2 | 200 | 70 | 1,000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Chemical-Resistant PPS 3D Printer Filaments
Fabricate custom bottles, packaging, and other parts for chemical processing. Made of PPS, these filaments won’t break down even after prolonged exposure to virtually any acid, base, or solvent. They also stand up to oil and fuel, so they’re sometimes made into automotive parts. Because they have a low density and won’t transfer electricity, they make parts that are lightweight and protect components from electric currents. These filaments are easy to store too, since they resist absorbing water. Rated UL 94 V-0, they meet flammability standards.
Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Due to its high melting point, PPS is more difficult to print than most other materials. You need an all-metal extruder and a heated printer bed to reach its minimum printing temperature. After printing, anneal your part in an oven for 2 to 4 hours to reach its maximum strength, temperature, and ability to resist chemicals.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament’s overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it’s the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Annealing Temp. | Max. Exposure Temp. | Specifications Met | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Each | |
PPS Plastic | ||||||||||||
Off-White | ||||||||||||
1.75 | 315° to 345° C 599° to 653° F | 120° to 160° C 248° to 320° F | 7,250 psi (Good) | 80° to 130° C 176° to 266° F | 85° C 185° F | UL 94 V-0 | 0.4 | 200 | 40 | 500 | 000000 | 0000000 |