MATERIALS
We stock many plastic materials for 3D printing, and each offers unique qualities suited to specific projects. We help you choose the most appropriate.
PLA
PLA and PLA+are affordable and widely used 3D printing material, known for strength, fine detail, and excellent finish. However, it softens at a relatively low temperature of 55°C and can be somewhat brittle. PLA comes in an impressive range of vibrant colours of which we currently carry 24 (!).
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PETG
PETG is tougher and less brittle than PLA, offering excellent durability for high-quality 3D prints. It has low shrinkage, strong chemical and water resistance, and can withstand temperatures up to 65°C, making it ideal for demanding outdoor and industrial applications. We offer PETG with Carbon Fibre for added stiffness and dimensional stability. We also offer PETG in Transparent form.
PCTG
PCTG is a NEW material in the same polymer family as PETG. PCTG filament is an improvement on PETG due to its increased impact strength, high dimensional stability and low shrinkage. PCTG material has a heat resistance temperature of 76°C, as well as an excellent print surface and higher elasticity. Additional advantages include high chemical resistance.
“FLEX” covers a range of materials including Thermoplastic PolyUrethane (TPU) and PolyEthylene (TPE).
ABS & ASA
ABS is tough, impact-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and can withstand high temperatures to 98C. It’s a good electrical insulator and resists corrosion. ASA shares many of ABS’s qualities and adds strong UV resistance, heat resistance to 93C, and greater strength and rigidity.
POLYPROPYLENE
PP is durable, lightweight, and semi-flexible, making it ideal for creating prototypes with water-tight tolerances. It offers excellent fatigue resistance and high chemical resistance, making it perfect for demanding applications.
Polycarbonate
PC is one of the strongest 3D printing filaments, more durable and impact-resistant than ABS and Nylon. It has a 150°C tolerance, It maintains shape and precision during printing. It’s also more cost-effective than other high-performance materials. We also offer PC with Carbon Fibre, which adds resistance to warping, dimensional stability and stiffness to its qualities.
Nylon is one of the oldest commonly used plastics. It offers flexibility, low friction and strength along with high temperature resistance. It has a broad range of uses.
We currently offer PA6 and PA11 with Carbon Fibre variants, along with special ultra low friction Essentium PA variant.
SPECIAL PURPOSE MATERIALS
We also have materials designed to suit specialist projects. If you have need of special materials for your next project take a look at our Special Materials page.