Impact-modified PLA with ~3× higher impact strength than standard PLA. RoHS/REACH-compliant per manufacturer datasheet. Economical choice for robust functional parts.
RobustDocumentedEconomical
Heat Deflection~55–60 °C (HDT/A)
Tensile Strength~65–70 MPa (ISO 527)
Economical choice for robust indoor parts with documented RoHS/REACH evidence.
Impact strength ~3× higher than standard PLA (manufacturer datasheet)
RoHS- and REACH-compliant per Polymaker TDS
Limited heat resistance (~55–60 °C HDT/A) – not for high-temperature use
Co-polyester based on Eastman Amphora AM3300. Odorless, impact-resistant, with limited FDA evidence for food contact (steel nozzle required). RoHS/REACH documented.
RobustChemicalFood ContactDocumented
Heat Deflection~80 °C (HDT/A)
Tensile Strength~40–45 MPa (ISO 527)
Recommended for visually high-quality parts with food-contact relevance and documented material basis.
RoHS and REACH documented (colorFabb / RIS)
FDA partially documented: Eastman Amphora AM3300 EU 10/2011 / FDA 21 CFR 177.1240
FDA applies to filament material; steel nozzle, layer quality and final part must be assessed separately
Top recommendation for UV-exposed outdoor parts: ASA combines UV resistance, weather stability and ~100 °C heat resistance. The only economical FFF option for permanent outdoor use.
UV- and weather-resistant – no yellowing, no embrittlement (manufacturer datasheet)
±0.02 mm diameter guarantee – every spool batch-tested and published online
No RoHS/REACH conformity declaration documented by the manufacturer
Klassisches technisches Thermoplast mit guter Wärmeformbeständigkeit und Schlagzähigkeit. Für Bauteile, die höhere Temperaturen als PLA erfordern. Druckumgebung mit kontrolliertem Heizbett erforderlich.
RobustTemperature
Heat Deflection~90–100 °C (Vicat B)
Tensile Strength~40–50 MPa
Höhere Wärmeformbeständigkeit als PLA (~90–100 °C Vicat B)
Flexible TPU with a good compromise between elasticity and dimensional stability. Shore 90A – abrasion-resistant, shock-absorbing, load-bearing. Direct drive preferred; well-tuned Bowden systems possible after testing.
FlexibleRobust
Shore HardnessShore 90A
Heat Deflection~65–75 °C (grade-dep.)
Tensile Strength~30–45 MPa (grade-dep.)
Good abrasion resistance – suitable for moving contact points
Semi-flexible TPU with good dimensional stability and abrasion resistance. Shore 95A – more dimensionally stable than softer variants, still clearly elastic. Prints well, even with many Bowden systems.
FlexibleRobust
Shore HardnessShore 95A
Heat Deflection~70–80 °C (grade-dep.)
Tensile Strength~40–55 MPa (grade-dep.)
Dimensionally stable and abrasion-resistant – good for mechanically stressed parts
Significantly easier to print than softer TPU variants
Less elastic than 85A/90A – may be too stiff for very soft seals
Tough-elastic TPU with high dimensional stability and impact strength. Shore 98A – only slightly flexible. Prints well, even with Bowden systems. Robust functional parts with elastic reserve.
FlexibleRobust
Shore HardnessShore 98A
Heat Deflection~75–80 °C (grade-dep.)
Tensile Strength~45–60 MPa (grade-dep.)
High dimensional stability and impact strength
Prints well – even with many Bowden systems
Usually unsuitable for soft seals or highly stretchable parts
Technisch hochwertig: schlagzäh, transparent, hohe Wärmeformbeständigkeit. UV-Langzeitstabilität abhängig von Variante und Additiven. Projektspezifisch zu prüfen.
Self-lubricating tribo-filament for plain bearings and guides. Per igus' food-safe page, of limited suitability for food environments (check application, color and batch).
Plain BearingFood ContactDocumented
Heat Deflectionup to ~90 °C
Tensile Strength~46 MPa
Recommended for sliding and guide applications in the food sector – subject to case-by-case review of the batch and application.
Self-lubricating – no external lubricant needed
Tribological PV values documented in the igus database
Food contact: only partially documented – check application, color and batch individually
PET homopolymer with high media resistance and reproducible dimensional accuracy. ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing. RoHS/REACH/FDA partially documented.
RobustChemicalTransparentFood ContactDocumented
Heat Deflection~75–80 °C (HDT/A)
Tensile Strength~50 MPa (ISO 527)
Recommended for parts requiring media resistance and transparency with documented material basis.
Resistant to oils, alcohols, weak acids (manufacturer datasheet)
Low moisture absorption (~0.16%) – dimensionally stable even with humidity changes
FDA/food contact: only partially documented (filament material; final part must be assessed separately)
Glass-fiber-reinforced ABS with significantly reduced warping compared to standard ABS, matte surface finish and ~99 °C heat resistance. RoHS/REACH partially documented.
GFRobustTemperatureDocumented
Heat Deflection~99 °C (HDT/B, 0,45 MPa)
Tensile Strength~36 MPa (ISO 527, XY)
Economical, dimensionally stable alternative to standard ABS with increased stiffness through glass-fiber reinforcement.
Significantly reduced warping compared to standard ABS (manufacturer datasheet)
Increased stiffness from glass fiber content (flexural modulus ~2,860 MPa)
Glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide – stiffer than unreinforced PA, good chemical resistance, increased heat resistance. To be assessed on a project-specific basis.
GFRobustChemicalTemperaturePremium
Heat Deflection>120 °C (HDT/A, gradeabhängig)
Tensile Strength~70–100 MPa
Significantly higher stiffness than unreinforced PA
High-temperature polyamide with carbon reinforcement. Heat resistance >200 °C. For the most demanding thermal and mechanical requirements. To be assessed on a project-specific basis.
CFRobustTemperaturePremium
Heat Deflection>200 °C (HDT/A, gradeabhängig)
Tensile Strength>100 MPa (gradeabhängig)
Heat resistance >200 °C (HDT/A, grade-dependent)
Very high tensile strength and stiffness
Steel nozzle and high-temperature print system required
High-performance polyamide with carbon reinforcement and very good chemical resistance. Combines high temperature, chemical resistance and high strength. To be assessed on a project-specific basis.
CFRobustTemperatureChemicalPremium
Heat Deflection>150 °C (HDT/A)
Tensile Strength>110 MPa
High chemical resistance (oils, fuels, solvents)
Heat resistance >150 °C
Steel nozzle and high-temperature print system required
Carbon-reinforced PETG – significantly stiffer than plain PETG, good chemical resistance. Economical alternative to PA-CF for stiffness-critical parts. To be assessed on a project-specific basis.
CFRobustChemicalDocumented
Heat Deflection~75–80 °C (HDT/A)
Tensile Strength~50–70 MPa (gradeabhängig)
Higher stiffness than plain PETG through carbon fiber
Glass-fiber-reinforced high-performance polyamide (PPA) with high stiffness, very good creep resistance and temperature stability. Electrically insulating, more economical alternative to PPA-CF. To be assessed on a project-specific basis.
GFRobustTemperaturePremium
Heat Deflection>150 °C (HDT/A, gradeabhängig)
Tensile Strength~100–140 MPa (gradeabhängig)
High stiffness and strength through glass-fiber reinforcement
Very good creep resistance under continuous load
Steel nozzle and high-temperature print system required
Glass-fiber-reinforced PET with excellent dimensional stability and very low moisture absorption. Economical, weather-resistant alternative to PET-CF for durable outdoor functional parts. To be assessed on a project-specific basis.
GFRobustOutdoor
Heat Deflection~70–90 °C (HDT/A, gradeabhängig)
Tensile Strength~50–70 MPa (gradeabhängig)
Excellent dimensional stability through glass-fiber reinforcement
Very low moisture absorption – stable under changing weather
Water-soluble support material for complex overhangs and undercuts. Enables undercut-free geometries without support-structure rework. Requires dual extrusion.
Fiber Reinforcement in Detail: Carbon Fiber & Glass Fiber
Fiber-reinforced filaments combine technical polymers with short fibers of
carbon (CF) or glass (GF) – for parts that significantly outperform
unreinforced plastics mechanically. Which reinforcement makes sense when
is shown in this direct comparison.
CFCarbon Fiber ReinforcementCarbon Fiber – maximum stiffness at minimum weight
Lightweight structural part (CF)
Advantages
Extreme stiffness – significantly higher modulus than unreinforced polymers
High dimensional accuracy from minimal warping when printing
Minimal weight – ideal for consistent lightweight design
Refined, matte-black visible-carbon finish with no post-processing
Typical Applications
Drone components: arms, frames, camera mounts
Gripper tools and end effectors for automation
Motorsport prototypes: brackets, fairing carriers, functional parts
Materials in the portfolio:
PA-CF · PAHT-CF · PC-CF · PPA-CF · PETG-CF · PET-CF
What do RoHS, REACH, FDA and UL mean in 3D printing?
RoHS
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
EU Directive 2011/65/EU
Restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. A compliant material is free of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB and PBDE – verified through lab analysis.
REACH
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals
EC Regulation No. 1907/2006
Compliant materials contain no SVHC substances above the concentration limits – including carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic compounds.
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR · EU Regulation 10/2011
Evidence applies to the filament/raw material – the printed final part, nozzle material and layer quality must be evaluated separately.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories – Fire Protection
UL94 V0 / HB
UL94 ratings refer to the material property per the TDS. A process-specific UL certification doesn't automatically transfer to other manufacturing processes.
