PCTG, also known as polycyclotetramethylene glycol or simply simply PCTG, belongs to the same family of polyester materials as the increasingly popular increasingly popular PET-G. Compared to its more famous counterpart, PCTG offers PCTG offers some impressive advantages, including increased impact strength improved temperature resistance and remarkable clarity. These properties make it an excellent alternative to PET-G.

One notable property of PCTG is its ability to do without a heated print chamber, which means it can also be used in home can also be used in 3D printers for home use. In addition it offers exceptional dimensional stability and minimizes the risk of model of model deformation during the printing process.

PCTG is characterized by a significantly higher impact strength compared to similar materials, including PET-G. This is particularly evident in Izod tests, where PCTG achieved values of impressive values of around 90 kJ/m2, while PET-G is only in the range of 5-8 kJ/m2. In addition, PCTG tolerates higher temperatures and can withstand temperatures of up to 76 °C, which makes it very versatile.

In addition to its technical advantages, it is worth noting that Fiberlogy PCTG is recyclable and approved for contact with food. contact with food. It also meets BPA-free standards, which means that it is safe for use in food contact applications. These features make PCTG an environmentally friendly and health-safe material. safe material.

Properties:

high impact strength (up to 20 times higher than PET-G)
high chemical resistance
high optical clarity
easy printing - dimensional stability and low shrinkage shrinkage
suitable for contact with food - BPA-free.

Printing temperature	250-270°C
Heating bed temperature	90-110°C
Closed chamber	not required
Fan	0-25%
Flow rate	90-100%
Print speed	< 100 mm/s
Surface	Masking tape, PVA adhesive, hairspray
Retraction (direct)	1-2 mm
Retraction (bowden)	4-6 mm
Retraction speed	10-30 mm/s
Drying conditions	60°C / 4h
Caution	Due to the strong adhesion, it is not recommended to print directly onto the surface of the table or glass as this may cause damage. We recommend the use of adhesive tape.

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Fiberlogy PCTG Filament

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