PPGF30

PPGF30

PPGF30

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Polypropylene (PP) is a widely used thermoplastic, particularly in the automotive industry. The document discusses PP GF30, a polypropylene variant reinforced with glass fibers, designed for filament making and 3D printing. This material is noted for its UV resistance and suitability for environments exposed to sunlight, offering lower moisture uptake compared to polyamide (PA).
Material Specifications
  • Melt Temperature: ~167 °C (ASTM D3418)
  • Density: 0.94 g/cm3 (ASTM D1505)
  • Odor: Odorless
  • Water Solubility: Insoluble
Technical Information
  • Nozzle Temperature: 240 ± 10 °C
  • Bed Temperature: 30 ± 10 °C
  • Bed Modification: Fiber reinforced PP strapping tape
  • Active Cooling Fan: 50%
  • Layer Height: ≥ 0.2 mm
  • Shell Thickness: 1.2 mm
  • Print Speed: 30 – 80 mm/s
  • Recommended Nozzle: Hardened or Ruby, diameter ≥ 0.6 mm
Mechanical Properties
  • Tensile Strength: 14.6 - 35.8 MPa
  • Force at Break: 14.4 - 33.0 MPa
  • Elongation at Max Force: 0.9 - 3.9%
  • Elongation at Break: 0.9 - 4.4%
  • Emodulus: 1980 - 3000 MPa
  • Impact Strength: 23.2 - 19.8 kJ/m2
  • Impact Energy: 983.3 - 811.2 mJ
  • Flexural Modulus: 2450 - 4130 MPa
  • Maximum Force: 62.5 - 89.2 MPa
  • Deformation: 5.5 - 3.9%
Conclusion
PP GF30 is ideal for applications requiring extreme stiffness and UV resistance in humid environments. It combines features that were previously difficult to achieve, making it a preferred choice for demanding 3D printing applications.
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Catalog excerpts

PPGF30-1

Polypropylene is one of the most preferred thermoplastics in different industries, especially in the automotive sector. However, high level of reinforcement was always a problem in filament making. PP GF30 contains special glass fibers that are designed for filament making and 3D printing. This will ensure the printed objects are functionally working, under certain temperature and mechanical loads. Thanks to its UV-resistance, it is more suitable than any other PP based filament for applications that are directly exposed to sunlight. PP inherently uptake lower moisture than PA. In combination with high level of glass fiber reinforcement, PP GF30 is a filament of selection for exceptional working environments. PP GF30 combines great features that couldn’t be combined before: printing stiffer parts with UV resistance is now possible. PP GF30 is ideal when extreme stiffness is required in humid environments.

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PPGF30-2

PPGF30 - Technical information including: GUIDELINE FOR PRINT SETTINGS Nozzle temperature Fiber reinforced PP strapping tape (e.g. Scotch Extreme) Layer height Shell thickness Print speed Additional information Hardened or Ruby nozzle, diameter ≥ 0.6 recommended Settings are based on a 0.6 mm nozzle MATERIAL PROPERTIES Test Method Melt temperature Glass transition temperature Water solubility Mechanical Properties / TENSILE TEST / IMPACT TEST / FLEXURAL TEST Infill

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