RS PRO 1.75mm Translucent Black PET-G 3D Printer Filament, 1kg

Introducing PETG (or PET-G) 3D printing filament from RS PRO, an adaptable filament that is ideal for use with most common 3D printers. PET-G is an easy to print plastic filament for 3D printing that offers excellent durability with high clarity, temperature resistance and a neutral odour. PET-G also offers high impact strength, excellent flexibility and practically no shrinkage, making it a highly versatile material that combines the advantages of both ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PLA (polylactic acid) plastics. PETG is also a hydrophobic filament meaning it does not absorb water. In short, PET-G has a wide range of beneficial features and is the perfect addition to any filament assortment. This 3D printer filament is ideal for use with most common FDM (fused deposition modelling) or FFF (fused filament fabrication) technology 3D printers.

• High clarity material with significant chemical resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance and durability
• Strong & flexible to suit a variety of applications
• Almost no “warping”
• Hydrophobic (does not absorb water)
• Odour neutral printing
• Available in a range of colours
• Available as a 500g spool or a 1kg spool

PET-G is a type of filament that combines benefits of both ABS and PLA plastics that is suitable for use with most common 3D printers. PET-G is a highly versatile plastic material that offers high heat, corrosion and chemical resistance as well as being flexible yet durable. As a result PET-G can be used to make a wide range of objects with a 3D printer and is used in a variety of applications including:

• Medical
• Catering
• Packaging
• Signage

PET-G is a highly versatile and cost effective type of plastic material that can be used in a wide range of applications, as well as being fully recyclable. It offers excellent durability, corrosion and chemical resistance and is odour neutral.

Whilst they both offer similar benefits and compositions, PET and PET-G have some very distinct differences. PET-G includes "glycol", allowing the plastic material to remain clear without hazing or crystallising during the heating process, that can often occur when PET is treated. The addition of this chemical compound also ensures that the material can remain flexible yet highly durable. Furthermore PET-G is also suitable for lab use as it can withstand harsh sterilisation processes.

The recommended temperature for heated bed is ± 60-80˚C.