ThermaX PPE-PS

ThermaX™ PPE-PS (Polyphenylene Ether + Polystyrene)

ThermaX™ PPE-PS is a polyphenylene ether alloy which exhibits exceptional thermal, mechanical, and chemical resistance properties. Our PPE-PS filament is made from a UL94 V0 rated flame retardant base resin. ThermaX™ PPE has been an ideal material for a wide array of applications in demanding markets such as aerospace, automotive, industrial, electronics, and telecommunications.

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Print Recommendations

Extruder Temp
290-320°C

Bed Temp
90-110°C

Heated Chamber
Recommended
50-80°C if possible

Nozzle Specs
No special concerns

Bed Adhesion
Magigoo Bed Prep

Layer Height
No special concerns

Drying Specs
80°C for 4 hours

Supports
Water Soluble Support

Technical Data Sheet

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Safety Data Sheet

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Benefits of PPE-PS include:

• High thermal properties with an HDT of 120°C
• Flame retardant rated UL94 V-0
• UV resistance making it suitable for outdoor applications, rated F1 per UL 746C
• Amorphous structure granting it very low, near isotropic shrinkage
• Excellent chemical resistance to most aqueous solutions, detergents, acids, and bases
• Excellent long-term hydrolytic stability making it very stable in boiling water
• Very low moisture absorption
• Stable dielectric constant and dissipation factor over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies

Filament Specifications:

1.75mm and 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm in diameter

Recommended Print Settings:

• Extruder: 290-320°C
• Bed Temp: 90-110°C
• Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep or 3DXTECH Polyimide Tape gives us the best results
• Heated Chamber: Recommended, held up to 50-80°C if at all possible
• Supports: AquaTek™ Water Soluble X1 USM Universal Support Material is specially designed to work with complex part geometries
• Drying Instructions: 80°C for 4 hours