Description
Polyether Sulfone (PES or PESU) is a high-temperature aromatic sulfone polymer that exhibits exceptional thermal, mechanical, and chemical resistance properties. PES is part of the PAES (Poly Aryl Ether Sulfone) family of polymers, which includes PSU, PES, and PPSU. ThermaX PES is an amorphous polymer and has excellent dimensional stability and creep resistance.
PES has higher temperature resistance and toughness than Ultem™ 1010, offering the ability to print parts with higher mechanical properties at elevated temperature.
PES has higher temperature resistance and toughness than Ultem™ 1010, offering the ability to print parts with higher mechanical properties at elevated temperature.
Benefits of ThermaX PES :
- Very high thermal properties superior to Ultem 1010
- Glass Transition Temp of 228C
- High Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR)
- Sterilization capable, including EtO gas, radiation, steam autoclaving, plasma, dry heat and cold sterilization
- Exceptional strength and modulus, even at elevated temperatures
- Resists most common automotive fluids including gasoline, antifreeze, transmission fluids, motor oils, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid (ESCR, 24 hrs, 100°C)
- Inherently flame retardant with low smoke evolution and low smoke toxicity
- Excellent dimensional stability with low creep sensitivity, low and uniform coefficient of thermal expansion, and highly reproducible part-to-part dimensions.
Reviews
Print Recommendations
![365-390°C](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Extruder__Temp.jpg?v=1718023038&width=100)
Extruder Temp
340-390C
![140-160°C](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Bed_Temp.jpg?v=1718023060&width=100)
Bed Temp
140-160C
![Recommended](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Heated_Chamber.jpg?v=1718023095&width=100)
Heated Chamber
Recommended
![0.4mm diameter minimum](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Nozzle_Specs.jpg?v=1718023127&width=100)
Nozzle Specs
No special concerns
![0.10mm or higher](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Layer_Height.jpg?v=1718022948&width=100)
Layer Height
No special concerns
![65°C for 4 hours](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Drying_Specs.jpg?v=1718022745&width=100)
Drying Specs
120C for 4 hours
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Nozzle-Abrasion.png?v=1718882569&width=227)
Abrasive Material
This material is particularly abrasive among 3D printing filaments. Users may find standard brass nozzles are chewed through very quickly compared to standard wear and tear. When worn through, the nozzle diameter will widen inconsistently and the printer will experience extrusion issues.
Because of this, it's strongly recommended this material be printed through a hardened steel nozzle rather than a softer metal. Hardened steel nozzles can often be inexpensive and easily installed depending on your printer manufacturer's instructions.
Material DETAILS
Glass Fiber Reinforced Filament
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rectangle111.png?v=1718882852&width=310)
What Is It?
DescriptionFibers made of glass reinforced into the polymer during manufacturing and aligned along the axis of filament.
This, along with their physical makeup, give this material enormous strength and mechanical properties.
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rectangle222.png?v=1718883012&width=310)
What Does It Do?
Glass fiber reinforcement gives material a lot of desirable properties:
High strength
High stiffness
High chemical resistance
Low thermal expansion
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rectangle333.png?v=1718883155&width=310)
How Does It Work?
Reinforcing plastic with glass fibers produces a 3D printing filament which exhibits the best properties of both fiberglass and the plastic of choice.
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rectangle444.png?v=1718883273&width=310)
What Is It Good For?
Ideal for any applications which require strength and rigidity.
For these reasons, glass fiber reinforced filament is very popular in automotive, mechanical, civil engineering, and research industries.
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