PolyMax™ PC-FR

PolyMax™ PC-FR, creation from Covestro’s Makrolon® family, could achieve V0 performance in the UL94 flame retardancy test and displays excellent toughness, strength and heat resistance. This filament opens new applications in the automotive, railway and aerospace industries.

Has PolyMax™ PC-FR been tested by a third-party?

Yes, PolyMax™ PC-FR has been tested by SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ldt.

Test Method:

IEC 60695-11-10:2013/Cor.1:2014 Method B

Result:

Classification: V-0

Full test report here.

Printing, Drying and Annealing Settings?

Printing Temperature: 250˚C - 270˚C

Bed Temperature: 90˚C - 105˚C

Chamber Temperature: 90˚C - 100˚C

Printing Speed: 30mm/s - 50mm/s

Fan: OFF

Direct Drive:

Retraction Distance: 1mm

Retraction Speed: 20mm/s

Indirect Drive:

Retraction Distance: 3mm

Retraction Speed: 40mm/s

Drying Settings: 75˚C for 6h

(Only if the material has absorbed moisture)

Annealing Settings: 90˚ for 2h

Does the FR affect the mechanical properties?

Yes, the FR additive will make the material less ductile which means a higher tensile strength and Young's modulus (more rigid). However the PC will maintain its great impact and high heat resistance.

More information in the technical data sheet below.

Spool Dimensions?

0.5kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm

Spool Diameter: 200±1mm

Spool Width: 65.6±2mm

Spool Weight: 190±7g

0.75kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm Spool Diameter: 200±1mm Spool Width: 50.6±2mm Spool Weight: 125±7g

1kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm Spool Diameter: 200±1mm Spool Width: 65.6±2mm Spool Weight: 140±7g

2kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm Spool Diameter: 250±1mm Spool Width: 117.2±2mm Spool Weight: 370±18.5g

3kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm Spool Diameter: 250±1mm Spool Width: 117.2±2mm Spool Weight: 425±21.3g

5kg plastic spool: 32mm/300mm/160mm/819g

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 32 ±1mm Spool Diameter: 300±1mm Spool Width: 160±1mm Spool Weight: 819±30g

Spool Material: PP