PP

Strength and flexibility

Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most commonly used polymers in industry. Its high flexibility, incredible durability, low weight and resistance to chemicals have meant that it has found countless applications from medicine, through the automotive industry to the packaging industry. Fiberlogy PP filament has tapped the potential of this incredible material and made it possible to use in 3D printing.

The impressive tensile strength makes polypropylene perfect for producing elements that require durability while maintaining flexibility such as lockable containers, handles, etc. It is successfully used in both advanced engineering projects and at home.
Polypropylene is recyclable, which is why printouts and printer scrap can be segregated with other garbage and recycled, which perfectly reflects the spirit of the idea of “zero-waste”.

APPLICATION IN 3D PRINTING:

  • DAILY USE ITEMS: boxes with closure, hangers, handles, fasteners, watch straps
  • MOTORIZATION: bumpers, bumpers, covers
  • TOYS: figurines, cars and their parts, drones
  • KITCHEN ARTICLES: household appliances containers, dishes
  • MEDICINE: test tubes, laboratory vessels
PP (polypropylene)
Diameter Net weight Colors
1.75 mm 0.75 kg

Polypropylene properties:

  • non-toxic and odorless
  • high resistance to chemicals
  • resistance to mechanical damage
  • very good adhesion between the print layers

How to print Polypropylene?

The following parameters are only suggested print settings for this material. To ensure the best print quality, it is necessary to choose the appropriate settings for a specific printer and printing conditions.

 

 

Nozzle Temperature 220-250°C
Bed Temperature not required when using a packing tape
Closed chamber not required
Fan 0-50%
Flowrate 100-105%
Printing Speed < 45 mm/s
Surface packing tape
Retraction (direct) 2-3 mm
Retraction (bowden) 4-6 mm
Retraction Speed 20-45 mm/s

Properties of PP filament

Fiberlogy PP has been positively assessed in the Open Filament Program (OFP) project run by Raise3D:

Diameter Diameter tol Oval tol Printing temp Table temp
1.75 mm +/- 0.02 mm + 0.01 mm 220-250°C not required

Colors: PP (polypropylene)

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Black

Black

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Natural

Natural

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Light Green

Light Green

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Blue

Blue

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Red

Red

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Orange

Orange

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Yellow

Yellow

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Graphite

Graphite

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) Gray

Gray

Fiberlogy PP (polypropylene) White

White

Fourth dimension
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