Filamentive: Based in the UK, Filamentive is one of the leading filament producers in Europe and a pioneer of premium quality recycled 3d filaments. 3D Printlife is proud to introduce their innovative line of sustainable 3d print materials to the US market. Filamentive’s commitment to sustainability and quality in 3d printing is exemplary and we are truly excited to offer their filaments to our customers! Commitment to Sustainability: Where possible, recycled materials will be used to produce Filamentive 3D printer filament, in accordance with ISO 14021:2016; Post-consumer recycled material: Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial and institutional facilities in their role as end-users of the product which can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of material from the distribution chain. Pre-consumer recycled material: Material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process. Material Sourcing: A careful selection criteria is in place in order to ensure quality, consistent waste streams. Filamentive uses both post-consumer waste – such as recycled PET bottles, as well as post-industrial waste – such as material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process, which is used to produce their PLA filament. Manufacturing: Plastic filament for 3D printers is produced by a process known as plastic extrusion. This process starts by feeding plastic material (pellets, granules, flakes or powders) from a hopper into the barrel of the extruder. The material is gradually melted by the mechanical energy generated by turning screws and by heaters arranged along the barrel. The molten polymer is then forced into a die, which shapes the polymer into the shape of filament – typically either 1.75mm or 2.85mm in diameter. The extrusion work is currently outsourced to our specialist producer who are able to ensure quality, consistency and manufacturing at scale. Quality Commitment: All feedstock streams are meticulously checked to ensure homogeneity. During extrusion, filament is measured by lasers from 2-axes, with an alarm bell sounding if the diameter falls outside our high standards. Filament is then wound onto bulk spools for visual inspection before it is put onto the individual spools to be packaged. Each batch produced undergoes a rigorous 3D printing test; if Filamentive is not happy with the print quality then it won’t leave the factory, simple as that. This results in: NO loss of mechanical properties±0.05mm diameter tolerancesMinimum of 95% roundness Filamentive doesn’t stop at the filament itself – they also use 100% recyclable cardboard spools as well as recyclable cardboard packaging. Sustainability is key to their business model and Filamentive continues to reduce their environment impact with new products and initiatives. Filamentive rPLA: Made with 55% Recycled PLA. PLA; the staple of desktop 3D printing. Short for polylactic acid, PLA is a bioplastic derived from plant-based sources, meaning it is more sustainable compared to ABS, for example. However, PLA production is depleting natural resources faster than they can be replenished. To address this issue, Filamentive has pioneered rPLA 3D printer filament, still boasting the same great PLA features such as; low warping, limited smell and premium print quality – but with the added benefit of being produced from factory waste streams as opposed to virgin pellets. All users of rPLA can feel good about reducing the demand for natural resources, whilst being confident that the print quality will still be one of the best on the market! The go-to filament for all 3D printer owners, perfect consumer products, toys and general prototypes. Filamentive rPLA: Made with 55% Recycled PLA. PLA; the staple of desktop 3D printing. Short for polylactic acid, PLA is a bioplastic derived from plant-based sources, meaning it is more sustainable compared to ABS, for example. However, PLA production is depleting natural resources faster than they can be replenished. To address this issue, Filamentive has pioneered rPLA 3D printer filament, still boasting the same great PLA features such as; low warping, limited smell and premium print quality – but with the added benefit of being produced from factory waste streams as opposed to virgin pellets. All users of rPLA can feel good about reducing the demand for natural resources, whilst being confident that the print quality will still be one of the best on the market! The go-to filament for all 3D printer owners, perfect consumer products, toys and general prototypes. High quality PLA 3D Printer filament Made with 55% Recycled content (average of all colors of this material; can vary) Sustainable cardboard spoolingVery easy to print Excellent layer adhesion Heated bed not required Print Settings: Print Temperature: 195ºC – 220ºC Print Bed Temperature: 50°C - 60°C Heated Bed Required?: No Bed Adhesion: Glass Plate, Tape, Buildtak, PEI Nozzle Size: ≥ 0.15mm Print Speed: Medium - High Fan Speed: Medium - High Flow Rate: 100% Retraction: ± 5mm Difficulty: Easy Enclosure Needed?: No Spool Weight: 1KG Drying: Optional Dimensional Accuracy: < +/- 0.05mm
