PPS – CF – Black – black – Bambu Lab
Features
- Ultrahigh heat resistance
- Highest level of fire resistance
- Unprecedented mechanical properties
- Resistance to solvents and chemicals
- Super-low water absorption
- Supplied with cardboard reel
- Diameter: 1.75 mm +/- 0.05 mm
- 750 grams.
Instructions for use
- Print only with X1E
- Nozzle 0,2 mm is not compatible
- Stainless steel nozzle not recommended
- AMS and AMS lite are NOT compatible
- Must be dried before use to achieve optimum print quality
Bambu PPS-CF
PPS-CF is a composite material made of carbon fiber reinforced polyphenylene sulfide. The combination of PPS resin and carbon fibre gives PPS-CF outstanding properties including excellent resistance to solvents, corrosion, heat and flame. It also offers superior strength, stiffness and dimensional stability, making it a specialized engineering plastic to meet the demands of unique and challenging applications.
Ultrahigh heat resistance
The PPS-CF boasts a heat deflection temperature of up to 264°C at a pressure of 0.45 MPa and can operate continuously at temperatures above 200°C. This significantly outperforms normal PA-CF materials, which have maximum temperatures around 190°C and 120°C. Its exceptional heat resistance provides outstanding creep resistance, making PPS-CF ideal for demanding industrial environments and applications.
| Type of filament | PLA Basic | ABS | PC | Normal PA-CF |
PA6-CF | PET-CF | PPA-CF | PPS-CF |
| Heat deflection temperature/℃ (0.45 MPa) | 57 ℃ | 87 ℃ | 117 ℃ | 184 ℃ | 186 ℃ | 205 ℃ | 227 ℃ | 264 ℃ |
Superior flame resistance
PPS-CF achieves a UL-94 V-0 fire rating, offering exceptional safety and reliability in critical areas such as electronics and automotive components. PPS-CF provides long-lasting durability and peace of mind in even the most demanding environments.
Unparalleled mechanical properties
Combining the stiffness of PPS polymers with the reinforcing strength of carbon fibers, PPS-CF offers exceptional stiffness, flexural strength and tensile strength. Its superior dimensional stability and warpage resistance ensure that large-scale prints retain their accuracy and avoid warping during the printing process, making it ideal for high-precision applications.
| PET-CF | PPS-CF | Improved % | |
| Stiffness (flexural modulus – XY, dry state) | 5320 MPa | 7160 MPa | 34.59% |
| Strength (flexural strength – XY, dry state) | 131 MPa | 142 MPa | 8.40% |
Resistance to solvents and chemicals
PPS-CF offers outstanding solvent and chemical resistance, second only to PTFE (Teflon). It remains virtually insoluble in any solvent at temperatures below 200°C and exhibits exceptional resistance to acids, bases and salts under normal conditions. This makes PPS-CF an ideal choice for challenging environments where chemical stability is critical.
Extremely low water absorption
With its extremely low moisture absorption rate of just 0.05%, PPS-CF ensures that its mechanical and thermal properties remain stable even under humid conditions. Unlike regular PA-CF, which can soften and disintegrate when exposed to moisture, PPS-CF retains its strength and durability, making it a better option for applications requiring high moisture resistance.
Comparison of parameters
Learn more about the comparison of different threads in Bambu Filament Guide >>
| PPS-CF | PET-CF | PA6-CF | |
| Composition: | Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), Carbon fiber |
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), carbon fibre |
Nylon6 (PA6), Carbon fibers |
| AMS & AMS lite Compatibility: | Not compatible | Not compatible | Not compatible |
| Drying before use: | Required | Required | Required |
| Sealed at time of printing: | Sealed with desiccant | Sealed with desiccant | Sealed with desiccant |
| Printer type: | Enclosed | Closed (recommended) / Open frame | Closed |
| Nozzle: | Hotend with hardened steel 0.4mm / 0.6mm (recommended) / 0.8mm | Hotend with hardened steel 0.4mm / 0.6mm (recommended) / 0.8mm | Hotend with hardened steel 0.4mm / 0.6mm (recommended) / 0.8mm |
| Nozzle temperature: | 310 – 340 ℃ | 260 – 300 ℃ | 260 – 300 ℃ |
| Pad Temperature: | 100 – 120 ℃ | 80 – 110 ℃ | 100 – 110 ℃ |
| Durability (impact strength – XY, dry condition): | 27.8 kJ/m² | 36.0 kJ/m² | 40.3 kJ/m² |
| Durability (impact strength – XY, wet condition): | 27.8 kJ/m² | 37.3 kJ/m² | 57.2 kJ/m² |
| Strength (flexural strength – XY, dry state): | 142 MPa | 131 MPa | 151 MPa |
| Strength (flexural strength – XY, wet condition): | 142 MPa | 127 MPa | 95 MPa |
| Layer strength (flexural strength – Z, dry state): | 36 MPa | 49 MPa | 80 MPa |
| Layer strength (flexural strength – Z, wet condition): | 36 MPa | 46 MPa | 45 MPa |
| Stiffness (flexural modulus – XY, dry state): | 7160 MPa | 5320 MPa | 5460 MPa |
| Stiffness (flexural modulus – XY, wet condition): | 7160 MPa | 5240 MPa | 3560 MPa |
| Layer adhesion (impact strength – Z, dry state): | 2.8 kJ/m² | 4.5 kJ/m² | 15.5 kJ/m² |
| Heat resistance (HDT, 0.45 MPa, dry state): | 264 ℃ | 205 ℃ | 186 ℃ |
| Absorption rate of saturated water (25 °C, 55% RH): | 0.05% | 0.37% | 2.35% |
Compatibility of accessories
| Recommended: | Not recommended: |
|
| Backing: | Smooth PEI backing, Textured PEI backing | SuperTack Cool Pad |
| Hotend: | Hotend with hardened steel 0.4mm / 0.6mm (recommended) / 0.8mm | Hotend with stainless steel nozzle – all sizes |
| Glue: | Bambu stick glue | Bambu liquid glue |
| AMS & AMS lite | / | AMS & AMS lite |
| Recommended print settings | |
| Drying settings before printing: | 100 – 140 °C, 8 – 12 h |
| Printing and maintaining the humidity of the container: | < 20% RH (Sealed, with desiccant) |
| Nozzle temperature: | 310 – 340 °C |
| Pad temperature (with adhesive) | 100 – 120 °C |
| Print speed: | < 100 mm/s |
| Physical properties | |
| Density: | 1.26 g/cm³ |
| Vicat softening temperature: | 268 °C |
| Heat deflection temperature: | 264 °C |
| Melting temperature: | 284 °C |
| Melting index: | 11.48 ± 1.23 g/10 min. |
| Mechanical properties | |
| Tensile strength: | 87 ± 5 MPa |
| Fracture extension rate: | 1.2 ± 0.4 % |
| Bending module: | 7160 ± 280 MPa |
| Bending force: | 142 ± 5 MPa |
| Impact force: | 27.8 ± 2.3 kJ/m² |
Tips when printing
Bambu PPS-CF printing guidelines:
- Nozzle temperature: the recommended range is 310-340°C.
- Chamber temperature: the recommended range is 60 to 90°C.
Tip: Using higher values in these ranges can improve the mechanical properties of printed parts, especially in the Z direction.
Drying recommendations:
- Drying temperature:
In a shock dryer: 100°C to 140°C in 8 to 12 hours.
On the X1 printer’s heat pad: 110°C to 120°C in 10 to 12 hours (less efficient than a shock dryer).
Important note: Higher temperatures within the drying range give better results, but do not exceed 160°C to avoid damaging the spool.
Additional information: For more details, see ” Printing tips for engineering materials” on WIKI.
Storage tips:
- Storage conditions: To prevent moisture absorption from the filaments, use an airtight storage container with a desiccant during printing.
For further information, please see the tips for printing engineering materials in WIKI.
Footprint annealing:
If you need to anneal your prints, please refer to the Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and the Post-Print Job tab in WIKI .
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