3D Printlife BioPETG

3D Printlife BioPETG

BioPETG is a professional grade PETG specially formulated to be consumed by bacteria once it enters a landfill to energy facility or a commercial compost. 3D Printlife's proprietary bio-additive technology simply provides a food source for the bacteria living in those environments. BioPETG maintains the strength, heat resistance, printing characteristics, and post-process capabilities of PETG in every way.

How does BioPETG work?

BioPETG meets both ASTM D5338 & D5511 standards for biodegradability.  

ASTM D5338 determines the degree and rate of aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials by measuring a percentage of conversion of carbon in the sample to carbon dioxide. ASTM D5511 measures anerobic biodegradation.

(Average results of combined tests)

BioPETG™ combines many of the benefits of ABS with the ease of printing associated with PLA in one material:

• High impact resistance
• High strength and durability
• Excellent layer adhesion
• Excellent pliability
• Very low shrinkage, therefore little to no warping making it deal for large prints
• Smooth finish
• No heated bed required
• High temperature resistance
• Odorless printing
• Excellent chemical and water resistance
• Excellent geometric accuracy
• Can be sterilized
• Strong but flexible (ideal for drones, mechanical parts, & robotics)
• FDA compliant

As with all materials there is a settings "sweet spot" that will vary from one printer to another. BioPETG™ is no different, but once you're dialed in printing with BioPETG™ is a dream. Here are some general setting guidelines:

• Set your nozzle temperature between 235°C and 250°C.
• Print with cooling fan at 100%
• A heated bed is not required but start between 70°C - 80°C if available.
• Set print speed around 55mm/sec or less.
• Try starting with an additional .2mm gap in the Z axis to avoid skimming

Specifications

Nozzle Temp: 235℃ - 255℃
Bed Temp: 0°C - 80°C
Bed Surface: Glass, Painter's Tape, BuildTak, PEI
Print Speed: ≤ 55mm/s
Fan Speed: 100%
Flow Rate: 110.%
Spool Weight: 750g