Polypropylene Filament

Category: PP

Material Information

Name:	Polypropylene Filament
Source:	Airwolf 3D
Description:	Polypropylene is widely used for automotive and other industrial applications. It is chemically resistant while being almost completely waterproof. In addition, black polypropylene is widely regarded for its superior UV resistance.
Documentation:	Technical Data Sheet (TDS) Airwolf Printing Guide
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Printer Compatibility:

Airwolf

Purchase Options

Company		Available Colors
Airwolf3D.com Trusted TRAK Partner	Buy Now	White

Mechanical Properties

Property	Standard	Value	Unit
Ultimate Tensile Strength	ISO 527	12.8	MPa
Elongation at Break	ISO 527	716	%

Hardness Shore

Property	Standard	Value	Unit
Durometer Hardness	ISO 868	Shore D55

Thermal Properties

Property	Standard	Value	Unit
Vicat Softening Temperature	ISO 306	115	°C

Physical Properties

Property	Standard	Value	Unit
Density	ISO 1183	0.89	g/cm³
Melt Flow Rate	ISO 1183	20.0	g/10min

Print Settings

Subject	Airwolf
Extruder Temperature	220°C
Bed Temperature	70°C
Bed Preparation	Wolfbite ULTRA
Cooling Fan	Yes
Closed Chamber	Yes
Heated Chamber	Yes
Chamber Temperature	-

Material Management

Subject	Airwolf
Drying	Information not available from Airwolf 3D
Recommended Support Material	Information not available from Airwolf 3D
Storage	Store in a cool, dry container. Avoid heat, flames and/or ignition sources.
Compatible Materials	Information not available from Airwolf 3D

Slicer Settings

Parameter	APEX
Material Profile Name	Polypropylene
Layer Height	0.22 mm
Nozzle Diameter	0.5 mm
Loops	0.6
Skin	1.1
Infill	42 %

General Comments

Characteristics

Very good heat resistance
Chemically resistant
Nearly waterproof
Tear resistant
High UV Resistance

Applications

Food packaging
Medical applications
IT equipment
Applications that require softness and heat resistance
Living hinges
Automotive

Considerations

Because polypropylene is prone to warping, use Wolfbite ULTRA Bed Adhesive™ to bond polypropylene plastic parts to the build plate to allow printing without lifting and to enable smooth release of objects after printing.
Keep material away from heat, flames, or ignition sources.

Printing Skill & Experience - Advanced

To help adhesion, increase line count on skirt (min: 4).
Use heated enclosure to control warping & adhesion.