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PLA Basic

General-Purpose Polylactic Acid

Best for: Concept models; Fit-check prototypes; Patterns and light-duty parts

Easy-printing general-purpose PLA with a smooth finish and reliable dimensional behavior. Best suited to concept models, visual prototypes, fit checks, patterns and light-duty parts where elevated heat resistance is not required.

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Common colors: Wide color range

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Tough+

High-Toughness Polylactic Acid

Best for: Durable tools; Clips and connectors; Impact-resistant prototypes

Impact-focused PLA engineered for substantially greater toughness and layer adhesion than standard PLA while retaining easy printing. Useful for durable tools, clips, connectors, RC components and functional prototypes where PLA processing simplicity is desired.

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Common colors: Black; White; Gray; Silver; Yellow; Orange; Cyan

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Matte

Matte-Finish Polylactic Acid

Best for: Presentation models; Visual prototypes; Low-gloss housings

Easy-printing PLA formulated for a low-gloss, fine-grained surface that visually suppresses layer lines. Useful for presentation models, housings, mockups and fixtures where appearance matters more than elevated service temperature.

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Common colors: Wide matte color range

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Basic Gradient

Gradient-Color Polylactic Acid

Best for: Display models; Branded prototypes; Demonstration parts

General-purpose PLA with gradual color transitions for display parts, demonstrators and branded prototypes while retaining straightforward PLA processing.

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Common colors: Multi-color gradient combinations

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Silk+

High-Gloss Silk Polylactic Acid

Best for: Display parts; Decorative covers; Customer-facing prototypes

Silk-finish PLA developed for glossy decorative surfaces and strong visual presentation. Appropriate for covers, display components, prototypes and customer-facing models.

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Common colors: Multiple silk colors

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Silk Multi-Color

Multi-Color Silk Polylactic Acid

Best for: Show models; Decorative prototypes; Multi-color displays

Silk PLA with dynamic multi-color transitions for high-visibility display models and presentation components.

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Common colors: Multi-color silk combinations

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Metal

Metallic-Finish Polylactic Acid

Best for: Metal-look prototypes; Display housings; Decorative components

PLA formulated to mimic a metallic surface appearance without actual metal-particle loading. Provides a professional visual finish while retaining normal PLA-style processing.

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Common colors: Gold; Copper; Green metallic; Blue metallic; Iron gray

Typical temperature capability: approx. 60–65 °C (140–149 °F)

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Steel-Filled PLA

Real Steel-Powder Metal Composite PLA

Best for: Weighted knobs and handles; Metal-look fixtures; Display and specialty components

Direct-print PLA composite loaded with real steel powder for dense, cast-metal-looking parts. The printed part is usable as printed; brushing, sanding, polishing or patina work are optional cosmetic finishes and are not required to complete the part.

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Common colors: Natural steel / gray; specialty colors may vary

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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Iron-Filled PLA

Real Iron-Powder Magnetic Metal Composite PLA

Best for: Magnet-responsive parts; Weighted fixtures; Specialty hardware and demonstrators

Direct-print PLA composite containing real iron powder. It produces a heavier cast-metal feel and is ferromagnetic, allowing magnets to attract the finished printed part without any required secondary processing.

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Common colors: Dark iron / gray

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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Copper-Filled HTPLA

Real Copper-Powder Metal Composite HTPLA

Best for: Weighted specialty parts; Decorative hardware; Thermal-response demonstrators

Direct-print HTPLA composite containing real copper powder for dense parts with authentic metallic weight and surface character. Parts are usable as printed; polishing or patina is optional.

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Common colors: Copper

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F) as printed; up to 150–175 °C (302–347 °F) after validated heat treatment

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Bronze-Filled HTPLA

Real Bronze-Powder Metal Composite HTPLA

Best for: Weighted components; Legacy-part replicas; Decorative fixtures and hardware

Direct-print HTPLA composite with real bronze powder for high-density, metal-like printed parts. The finished print can be used as printed, while brushing, polishing and patina are optional appearance treatments.

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Common colors: Bronze

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F) as printed; up to 150–175 °C (302–347 °F) after validated heat treatment

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Brass-Filled HTPLA

Real Brass-Powder Metal Composite HTPLA

Best for: Weighted handles; Decorative machine details; Specialty fixtures and display parts

Direct-print HTPLA composite containing real brass powder. It provides a dense metal-like feel and authentic brass surface character while remaining a polymer composite that is complete directly from the printer.

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Common colors: Brass

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F) as printed; up to 150–175 °C (302–347 °F) after validated heat treatment

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PLA Marble

Stone-Look Polylactic Acid

Best for: Architectural models; Display fixtures; Stone-look parts

PLA with a speckled mineral-style appearance for architectural models, fixtures, display components and visual prototypes.

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Common colors: Marble / stone-style tones

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Sparkle

Sparkle-Finish Polylactic Acid

Best for: Premium mockups; Display components; Decorative housings

PLA containing visual-effect particles that create a subtle sparkling surface for premium-looking mockups and display components.

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Common colors: Multiple sparkle colors

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Wood

Wood-Effect Polylactic Acid

Best for: Architectural models; Decorative fixtures; Wood-look prototypes

Wood-effect PLA for visual prototypes, architectural elements and decorative parts where a natural textured appearance is desired.

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Common colors: Wood / natural tones

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Galaxy

Galaxy-Effect Polylactic Acid

Best for: Presentation pieces; Decorative housings; Display prototypes

Visual-effect PLA with a deep, speckled galaxy-style finish for display housings, prototypes and presentation pieces.

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Common colors: Dark visual-effect colors

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Glow

Glow-in-the-Dark Polylactic Acid

Best for: Identification markers; Visibility aids; Display components

Glow-in-the-dark PLA for identification, visibility, markers and novelty or safety-adjacent visual components.

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Common colors: Glow green and specialty glow tones

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA-CF

Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid

Best for: Rigid prototypes; Light-duty fixtures; Dimensionally stable models

Carbon-fiber reinforced PLA with substantially increased stiffness and improved dimensional stability while retaining comparatively easy PLA processing. Useful for rigid prototypes, lightweight fixtures and appearance-sensitive engineering models.

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Common colors: Black; multiple CF-finish colors

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–55 °C (122–131 °F)

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PLA Aero

Lightweight Foaming Polylactic Acid

Best for: RC / aerodynamic parts; Lightweight models; Low-mass structures

Low-density foaming PLA designed for weight-sensitive models and aerodynamic structures where very low mass is prioritized over heat and wear performance.

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Common colors: Limited lightweight color range

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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PLA Translucent

Translucent Polylactic Acid

Best for: Light diffusers; Indicators; Translucent prototypes

Translucent PLA for light-diffusing parts, visual prototypes, indicators and aesthetic components that benefit from partial light transmission.

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Common colors: Multiple translucent colors

Typical temperature capability: approx. 50–60 °C (122–140 °F)

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Nanovia PLA EF 3D850

Endocrine-Disruptor-Free Food-Contact PLA

Best for: Food-contact prototypes; Frequent-contact parts; Indoor fixtures

Bio-sourced PLA formulated for frequent-contact parts and prototypes, with Nanovia documentation for EU plastics food-contact regulation and FDA requirements. Useful when a documented PLA feedstock is preferred for food-contact-adjacent projects.

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Common colors: Natural / grade dependent

Typical temperature capability: approx. 55 °C (131 °F) max

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Nanovia PLA Flax

Flax-Fiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid

Best for: Natural-fiber prototypes; Decorative fixtures; Bio-based display parts

Bio-sourced PLA reinforced with non-abrasive flax fibers for a natural appearance, improved mechanical behavior and reduced PLA warping tendency.

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Common colors: Natural flax / brown tones

Typical temperature capability: approx. 55 °C (131 °F) max

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Nanovia PLA VX

ISO 21702 Antiviral PLA

Best for: Frequently handled fixtures; Demonstrators; Specialty contact surfaces

PLA-based specialty filament with Nanovia antiviral surface technology certified to ISO 21702. Intended for frequently handled non-medical objects where documented antiviral surface activity is requested.

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Common colors: Grade dependent

Typical temperature capability: approx. 55 °C (131 °F) max

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Nanovia PLA Wood

40% Pine-Compound Polylactic Acid

Best for: Wood-look prototypes; Interior displays; Decorative fixtures

PLA composite containing a high fraction of up-cycled pine powder for a realistic wood-like texture that can be stained or varnished after printing.

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Common colors: Natural wood / light brown

Typical temperature capability: approx. 45–55 °C (113–131 °F)

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Nanovia PLA XRS

X-Ray-Shielding Polylactic Acid

Best for: X-ray-visible tools; Surgical-guide prototypes; Radiation-shielding demonstrators

Specialty PLA enriched with a nonferrous radiopaque shielding material for X-ray-visible tools, guides and shielding components. Shielding effect can be tuned through geometry, thickness and infill.

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Common colors: Specialty grade / manufacturer dependent

Typical temperature capability: approx. 55 °C (131 °F) max

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ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Best for: Functional housings; Fixtures and guards; General mechanical parts

Tough, economical engineering plastic with good impact resistance and easy post-processing. A strong default for indoor housings, fixtures and functional prototypes.

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Common colors: Black; White; Gray; Red; Orange; Yellow; Green; Bambu Gree..; Blue; Navy Blue; Azure; Purple

Typical temperature capability: approx. 80–90 °C (176–194 °F)

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ABS-GF

Glass-Fiber Reinforced ABS

Best for: Rigid fixtures; Machine brackets; Dimensional tooling

Glass fiber increases stiffness, dimensional stability and heat performance while preserving much of the practicality of ABS. Good for rigid tooling and fixtures.

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Common colors: Black; White; Gray; Red; Orange; Yellow; Green; Blue

Typical temperature capability: approx. 90–100 °C (194–212 °F)

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ASA

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate

Best for: Outdoor enclosures; Vehicle accessories; Weather-exposed brackets

UV- and weather-resistant engineering polymer for parts that live outdoors. It offers ABS-like toughness with substantially better resistance to sunlight and exposure.

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Common colors: Black; White; Gray; Red; Green; Blue

Typical temperature capability: approx. 95–105 °C (203–221 °F)

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ASA-CF

Carbon-Fiber Reinforced ASA

Best for: Outdoor structural parts; Camera and antenna mounts; Rigid lightweight brackets

Carbon fiber adds stiffness, lower shrinkage and a professional matte surface to weather-resistant ASA. Well suited to outdoor structural mounts and lightweight fixtures.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 100–110 °C (212–230 °F)

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PC

Polycarbonate

Best for: Impact-resistant guards; High-heat housings; Structural brackets

High-impact, heat-resistant material for tough parts that need more temperature capability than ABS or ASA. Useful for guards, housings and load-bearing components.

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Common colors: Black; White; Clear Black; Transparent

Typical temperature capability: approx. 110–120 °C (230–248 °F)

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PC-FR

Flame-Retardant Polycarbonate

Best for: Electrical enclosures; Battery / power housings; Industrial electronics

Flame-retardant polycarbonate for electrical and industrial housings where heat, impact and fire behavior matter. Grade-specific certification should be confirmed per job.

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Common colors: Black; Gray; White

Typical temperature capability: approx. 105–115 °C (221–239 °F)

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PC-ABS

Polycarbonate / ABS Alloy

Best for: Instrument housings; Automotive interiors; Durable prototypes

A balanced PC/ABS alloy combining high impact and heat performance with improved processability and surface quality. Excellent for durable production housings.

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Common colors: Black; White

Typical temperature capability: approx. 105–112 °C (221–234 °F)

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PC-CF

Carbon-Fiber Polycarbonate

Best for: High-heat fixtures; Structural mounts; Rigid tooling

High-stiffness carbon composite based on polycarbonate. Offers excellent heat performance and rigidity for demanding tooling and structural machine components.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 115–120 °C (239–248 °F) HDT/light-load benchmark

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TPU 95A HF

Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Best for: Gaskets and bumpers; Protective boots; Flexible couplers

Tough flexible elastomer for impact absorption, grip and repeated flexing. Shore 95A is firm enough for functional parts while retaining rubber-like compliance.

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Common colors: Black; White; Gray; Red; Yellow; Blue

Typical temperature capability: approx. 60–80 °C (140–176 °F)

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PETG

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-Modified

Best for: General functional parts; Covers and guards; Fluid-adjacent fixtures

General-purpose PETG for durable functional parts with good toughness, chemical and moisture resistance, and straightforward processing. A strong default when carbon-fiber reinforcement is not needed.

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Common colors: Black; White; Gray; Clear / Translucent; Multiple colors

Typical temperature capability: approx. 65–75 °C (149–167 °F)

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PETG-ESD

Electrostatic-Dissipative PETG

Best for: PCB assembly fixtures; ESD trays; Electronics housings

Carbon-nanotube modified PETG engineered to dissipate static charge for electronics handling, housings, trays and production fixtures. This is the dedicated electrical / ESD option when extreme heat or flame resistance is not required.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 65–80 °C (149–176 °F)

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Food-Contact PETG

Food-Contact Co-Polyester / PETG-Type

Best for: Food guides; Packaging fixtures; Wash-down-friendly change parts

Documented food-contact-capable (often called food-grade) PETG / co-polyester grade for functional parts that benefit from toughness, moisture resistance and relatively easy printing. The finished printed article is not automatically certified by the raw-material rating.

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Common colors: Clear / Natural; Black; White; Gray; Blue (grade dependent)

Typical temperature capability: approx. 65–75 °C (149–167 °F)

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PETG-CF

Carbon-Fiber Reinforced PETG

Best for: Jigs and fixtures; Mounts; Dimensionally stable prototypes

Easy-processing carbon composite with improved rigidity, lower gloss and better dimensional stability than standard PETG. A useful entry point for functional composite parts.

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Common colors: Black; Titan Gray; Brick Red; Malachite Gr..; Indigo Blue; Violet Purple

Typical temperature capability: approx. 70–75 °C (158–167 °F) HDT/light-load benchmark

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PET-CF

Carbon-Fiber Reinforced PET

Best for: Precision fixtures; Structural tooling; Machine brackets

Stiff, dimensionally stable carbon composite with excellent resistance to creep and heat. Strong choice for precision tooling, fixtures and structural brackets.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 180–205 °C (356–401 °F)

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Nylon 6 (PA6)

Unfilled Polyamide 6

Best for: Gears and wear parts; Snap fits; Functional mechanisms

Tough, fatigue-resistant nylon with excellent wear and chemical resistance. It is a classic engineering choice for gears, latches and mechanical components.

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Common colors: Black; Natural

Typical temperature capability: approx. 80–100 °C (176–212 °F)

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Nylon 12 (PA12)

Unfilled Polyamide 12

Best for: Fluid-system components; Durable clips; Chemical-resistant parts

Lower-moisture nylon with strong impact, chemical resistance and dimensional stability. Useful where PA6 toughness is desired with less sensitivity to humidity.

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Common colors: Black; Natural

Typical temperature capability: approx. 90–110 °C (194–230 °F)

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Nylon 6/66

Polyamide 6/66 Copolymer

Best for: Bushings and guides; Fittings; Mechanical housings

Wear-resistant engineering nylon balancing toughness, printability and chemical resistance. Suitable for functional mechanisms, fittings and production-grade components.

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Common colors: Black; Natural

Typical temperature capability: approx. 90–100 °C (194–212 °F)

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PA612-ESD

Carbon-Fiber / CNT ESD Nylon 6/12

Best for: ESD jigs and fixtures; PCB handling nests; Cleanroom production tooling

ESD-safe carbon-fiber / carbon-nanotube nylon for production tooling that needs static dissipation, stiffness, dimensional control, heat capability and improved wear durability. It is wear-capable but is not a self-lubricating bearing polymer.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 150–160 °C (302–320 °F) HDT/light-load benchmark

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Nanovia PA FI

Nanovia PA Food Industry — Metal-Detectable Polyamide

Best for: Food-processing grippers; Guides and wheels; Wash-down change parts

Metal-detector-visible polyamide developed for food-processing environments. Nanovia documents EU and FDA food-contact compliance, chemical resistance to cleaning/disinfection agents and temperature capability above 100°C.

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Common colors: Blue

Typical temperature capability: approx. 100–110 °C (212–230 °F)

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PA6-CF

Carbon-Fiber Nylon 6

Best for: Robotic tooling; Structural arms; Production fixtures

High-strength carbon-filled nylon for rigid structural components. It combines nylon toughness with much higher stiffness and reduced warping for production tooling.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 180–200 °C (356–392 °F)

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PA6-GF

Glass-Fiber Nylon 6

Best for: Heavy-duty fixtures; Pump brackets; Automotive components

Glass-fiber nylon for high stiffness, heat resistance and dimensional stability. It is well suited to rugged fixtures and under-hood style mechanical components.

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Common colors: Black; White; Gray; Orange; Yellow; Blue; Brown; Lime

Typical temperature capability: approx. 155–190 °C (311–374 °F)

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PA12-CF

Carbon-Fiber Nylon 12

Best for: Production brackets; Chemical-resistant tooling; Lightweight structures

Low-moisture carbon nylon combining PA12 chemical resistance and dimensional stability with increased stiffness. Strong option for lightweight production parts.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 120 °C (248 °F) continuous use; HDT about 130–150 °C (266–302 °F), grade dependent

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PA12-GF

Glass-Fiber Nylon 12

Best for: Precision fixtures; Industrial housings; Heat-resistant brackets

Glass-filled PA12 with excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance and low moisture sensitivity. Ideal for reproducible fixtures and industrial parts.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 120 °C (248 °F) continuous use; HDT about 150 °C (302 °F)

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PAHT-CF

High-Temperature Carbon-Fiber Nylon

Best for: Machining fixtures; Robotics tooling; Heat-exposed brackets

Low-moisture, high-temperature carbon nylon designed for accurate, stiff parts with strong layer adhesion. Excellent for functional tooling and demanding mechanical assemblies.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 180–195 °C (356–383 °F)

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PPA-CF

Carbon-Fiber Polyphthalamide

Best for: Under-hood components; High-temp tooling; Precision structural parts

High-temperature carbon-filled PPA with strong dimensional stability, stiffness and moisture resistance. Built for demanding parts beyond conventional nylon performance.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 210–227 °C (410–441 °F)

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HTN-CF

High-Temperature Nylon + Carbon Fiber

Best for: High-temp fixtures; Industrial tooling; Structural end-use parts

Industrial carbon-filled high-temperature nylon offering exceptional stiffness and heat capability. Designed for structural tooling and parts exposed to elevated service temperatures.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 190–200 °C (374–392 °F) HDT/light-load benchmark

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PPE/PS

Polyphenylene Ether / Polystyrene Alloy

Best for: Electrical bobbins; Precision housings; Heat-resistant fixtures

Low-moisture engineering alloy with strong thermal, electrical and dimensional properties. Useful for precision electrical components and heat-exposed housings.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 120 °C (248 °F) HDT/light-load benchmark

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POM / Acetal

Polyoxymethylene

Best for: Bushings; Gears; Sliding wear components

Low-friction, wear-resistant acetal for sliding and rotating components. Its self-lubricating feel makes it attractive for bushings, gears and guides.

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Common colors: Black; White

Typical temperature capability: approx. 100 °C (212 °F) long-term; up to 140 °C (284 °F) short-term

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iglide i190 PF

PTFE-Free Self-Lubricating Wear Tribofilament

Best for: Bushings; Wear pads; Guides and small gears

Purpose-built dry-running tribofilament for sliding and rotating wear parts. Solid lubricants provide low friction and high abrasion resistance, making it a stronger dedicated wear choice than general-purpose PETG or conventional structural filaments.

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Common colors: Beige; Black (grade dependent)

Typical temperature capability: approx. 90 °C (194 °F) maximum application temperature after component tempering

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iglide i151

Food-Contact Self-Lubricating Wear Tribofilament

Best for: Food conveyor guides; Bushings; Packaging change parts

Blue detectable food-contact / food-grade wear filament with embedded solid lubricants for low- to medium-speed sliding components. It is the closest FDM option in this catalog to UHMW-style dry-running wear and low-friction duty, while remaining a different polymer with its own service limits.

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Common colors: Blue

Typical temperature capability: approx. 65 °C (149 °F) maximum permanent application temperature

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PP

Polypropylene

Best for: Living hinges; Chemical-service parts; Lightweight fluid components

Lightweight semi-flexible polyolefin with extremely low moisture uptake, excellent chemical resistance, good fatigue life and useful wear behavior. A strong option for living hinges, fluid-service parts and resilient lightweight components.

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Common colors: Natural; White; Black; grade dependent

Typical temperature capability: approx. 90–100 °C (194–212 °F)

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Food-Contact PP

Food-Contact Polypropylene

Best for: Food fixtures; Living-hinge parts; Chemical-resistant guides and containers

Low-density food-contact-capable (often called food-grade) polypropylene with excellent chemical resistance and fatigue durability. It provides a useful UHMW-like polyolefin option for chemical resistance, resilience and relatively low-friction service, but should not be represented as a direct UHMWPE abrasion replacement.

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Common colors: Natural / Translucent

Typical temperature capability: approx. 90–100 °C (194–212 °F)

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PP-CF

Carbon-Fiber Polypropylene

Best for: Chemical fixtures; Lightweight brackets; Fluid-system parts

Lightweight, chemically resistant polypropylene reinforced with carbon fiber for greater stiffness and lower shrinkage. Useful for fluid and chemical-service fixtures.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 100–120 °C (212–248 °F)

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PPS

Polyphenylene Sulfide

Best for: Chemical-service components; Electrical parts; High-temperature mechanisms

High-temperature crystalline polymer with outstanding chemical resistance, low moisture absorption and inherent flame resistance. A workhorse for harsh industrial environments.

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Common colors: Natural; Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 200–230 °C (392–446 °F)

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PPS-CF

Carbon-Fiber Polyphenylene Sulfide

Best for: Chemical-service tooling; High-heat fixtures; Electrical / pump components

High-temperature, chemically resistant carbon composite with low moisture uptake and excellent dimensional stability. Intended for severe industrial environments.

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Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: above 200 °C (392 °F) continuous use; HDT up to 264 °C (507 °F) under 0.45 MPa

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PVDF

Polyvinylidene Fluoride

Best for: Chemical processing; Fluid-handling parts; UV-exposed components

Fluoropolymer with exceptional chemical, UV and radiation resistance plus very low moisture uptake. Excellent for aggressive fluid and outdoor process environments.

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Common colors: Natural; White

Typical temperature capability: approx. 130 °C (266 °F) continuous use

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PVDF-GF

Glass-Fiber PVDF

Best for: Chemical fixtures; Precision fluid components; Electrical components

Glass-reinforced PVDF for increased stiffness and dimensional accuracy while retaining outstanding chemical and radiation resistance.

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Common colors: Natural

Typical temperature capability: approx. 130 °C (266 °F) continuous use

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PSU

Polysulfone

Best for: Hot-fluid components; Sterilizable fixtures; Aerospace / industrial housings

High-temperature amorphous polymer with excellent hydrolytic, dimensional and impact performance. Suitable for repeated heat exposure and sterilization workflows.

Material Cost$$$$

Common colors: Natural / Amber

Typical temperature capability: approx. 160 °C (320 °F) long-term; up to 180 °C (356 °F) short-term

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PES / PESU

Polyethersulfone

Best for: Sterilizable fixtures; High-heat housings; Precision tooling

High-temperature sulfone polymer with excellent dimensional stability, creep resistance and flame behavior. Strong choice for hot fixtures and precision components.

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Common colors: Natural / Amber

Typical temperature capability: approx. 180 °C (356 °F) long-term; up to 220 °C (428 °F) short-term

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PPSU

Polyphenylsulfone

Best for: Steam-sterilizable tooling; Fluid-system parts; Impact-resistant high-heat parts

Very tough high-temperature sulfone polymer with excellent hydrolysis and sterilization resistance. Used for demanding industrial, medical-tooling and fluid applications.

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Common colors: Natural / Amber

Typical temperature capability: approx. 170 °C (338 °F) long-term; up to 190 °C (374 °F) short-term

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PEI 1010 / ULTEM 1010

Polyetherimide

Best for: Aerospace tooling; High-temp electrical parts; Production fixtures

Ultra-performance amorphous polymer offering high heat resistance, flame resistance and dimensional stability. Suited to aerospace, electrical and demanding production tooling.

Material Cost$$$

Common colors: Natural / Amber; Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 170–180 °C (338–356 °F)

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PEI 9085 / ULTEM 9085

Polyetherimide Blend

Best for: Aerospace brackets; Ducting hardware; Transportation components

Aerospace-proven PEI blend balancing high heat capability, toughness, flame behavior and reduced weight. Common for ducts, brackets and transportation applications.

Material Cost$$$$

Common colors: Natural / Amber; Black; Red

Typical temperature capability: approx. 150 °C (302 °F) long-term; up to 170 °C (338 °F) short-term

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PEI-CF

Carbon-Fiber PEI / ULTEM 9085

Best for: Avionics fixtures; High-temp structural brackets; Precision tooling

Carbon-reinforced PEI for substantially increased stiffness and dimensional stability while retaining very high thermal performance.

Material Cost$$$$

Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 150 °C (302 °F) long-term; about 165–170 °C (329–338 °F) short-term/light-load

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PEI-GF

Glass-Fiber PEI / ULTEM 1010

Best for: Precision high-temp fixtures; Electrical tooling; Structural housings

Glass-reinforced PEI for high stiffness, dimensional control and elevated-temperature performance. Ideal for repeatable production fixtures and electrical tooling.

Material Cost$$$$

Common colors: Natural

Typical temperature capability: approx. 170–190 °C (338–374 °F)

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PEKK-A

Amorphous PEKK

Best for: Aerospace end-use parts; Chemical-service components; Extreme-temperature tooling

Ultra-performance PAEK-family polymer with exceptional thermal, chemical and mechanical properties. PEKK-A offers a wider processing window than conventional PEEK.

Material Cost$$$$$

Common colors: Natural; Tan

Typical temperature capability: approx. 230–260 °C (446–500 °F)

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PEKK-A-CF

Carbon-Fiber PEKK-A

Best for: Metal-replacement brackets; Aerospace tooling; High-load fixtures

Carbon-reinforced PEKK combines ultra-high thermal and chemical resistance with much greater stiffness. Intended for high-value metal-replacement and aerospace applications.

Material Cost$$$$

Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 150 °C (302 °F) HDT/light-load benchmark; higher service requires validated crystallinity and print process

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PAEK AM200

Victrex AM200 PAEK

Best for: Critical aerospace parts; Advanced medical tooling; Severe industrial service

Victrex additive-manufacturing PAEK designed to broaden the processing window relative to conventional PEEK while preserving exceptional heat and chemical performance.

Material Cost$$$$$

Common colors: Natural; Beige

Typical temperature capability: approx. 150 °C (302 °F) as a conservative direct-print screen; higher capability depends on validated crystallinity and print process

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PEEK

Polyetheretherketone

Best for: Metal replacement; Oil and gas components; Aerospace end-use parts

Flagship ultra-performance thermoplastic with exceptional fatigue, chemical and high-temperature resistance. Used when conventional engineering polymers are not sufficient.

Material Cost$$$$$

Common colors: Beige; Natural

Typical temperature capability: approx. 250–260 °C (482–500 °F)

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PEEK-CF

Carbon-Fiber PEEK

Best for: Compressor brackets; Aerospace structures; High-load metal replacement

Carbon-fiber PEEK increases stiffness and strength for severe structural service while retaining PEEK chemical and thermal performance.

Material Cost$$$$$

Common colors: Black

Typical temperature capability: approx. 250–260 °C (482–500 °F)

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PEEK-GF

Glass-Fiber PEEK

Best for: Valve components; Electrical fixtures; Pump and process parts

Glass-reinforced PEEK for excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance and chemical durability. Valuable where stiffness and electrical insulation are important.

Material Cost$$$$$

Common colors: Natural; Tan

Typical temperature capability: approx. 250–260 °C (482–500 °F)

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TPI

Thermoplastic Polyimide

Best for: Extreme-temperature insulators; Aerospace components; High-heat electrical parts

One of the highest-temperature melt-processable polymer families in the catalog. TPI is reserved for extreme thermal, electrical and aerospace applications.

Material Cost$$$$

Common colors: Natural / Amber

Typical temperature capability: approx. 220–230 °C (428–446 °F)

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