Bambu Lab PPS-CF is a composite material made from carbon fiber-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide. The combination of PPS resin and carbon fiber gives PPS-CF exceptional properties, including excellent resistance to solvents, corrosion, heat, and flames. Additionally, it offers superior strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability, making it a specialized engineering plastic that meets the demands of unique and challenging applications.
Bambu Lab PPS-CF boasts a heat deflection temperature of up to 264°C under 0.45 MPa and can continuously operate at temperatures exceeding 200°C. This significantly outperforms normal PA-CF materials, which have maximum temperatures around 190°C and 120°C. Its exceptional heat resistance ensures outstanding creep resistance, making PPS-CF ideal for demanding industrial environments and applications.
Filament Type | 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 ℃ |
PPS-CF achieves a UL-94 V-0 flame retardant rating, offering superior safety and reliability in critical areas such as electronics and automotive components. PPS-CF provides long-lasting durability and peace of mind even in the most demanding environments.
Combining the stiffness of PPS polymers with the reinforcing power of carbon fiber, PPS-CF offers exceptional stiffness, bending strength, and tensile strength. Its superior dimensional stability and resistance to warping ensure that large-scale prints maintain precision and avoid deformation during the printing process, making it perfect for high-precision applications.
New Column | PET-CF | PPS-CF | Improved % |
Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY, Dry State) | 5320 MPa | 7160 MPa | 34.59% |
Strength (Bending Strength - XY, Dry State) | 131 MPa | 142 MPa | 8.40% |
PPS-CF offers outstanding solvent and chemical resistance, second only to PTFE (Teflon). It remains virtually insoluble in any solvent below 200°C and exhibits exceptional resistance to acids, bases, and salts under normal conditions. This makes PPS-CF the ideal choice for challenging environments where chemical stability is critical.
With an extremely low moisture absorption rate of just 0.05%, PPS-CF ensures that its mechanical and thermal properties remain stable even in humid conditions. Unlike normal PA-CF, which can soften and degrade when exposed to moisture, PPS-CF maintains its strength and durability, making it the superior option for applications requiring high moisture resistance.
PPS-CF | PET-CF | PA6-CF | |
Composition | Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), | Nylon6 (PA6), |
AMS & AMS lite Compatibility | Not Compatible | Not Compatible | Not Compatible |
Dry before Use | Required | Required | Required |
Sealed during Printing | Sealed with desiccant | Sealed with desiccant | Sealed with desiccant |
Printer Type | Enclosed | Enclosed (Recommended) / Open-frame | Enclosed |
Nozzle | Hardened Steel 0.6 mm (recommended) | Hardened Steel 0.6 mm (recommended) | Hardened Steel 0.6 mm (recommended) |
Nozzle Temperature | 310 - 340 ℃ | 260 - 300 ℃ | 260 - 300 ℃ |
Bed Temperature | 100 - 120 ℃ | 80 - 110 ℃ | 100 - 110 ℃ |
Toughness (Impact Strength - XY, Dry State) | 27.8 kJ/m² | 36.0 kJ/m² | 40.3 kJ/m² |
Toughness (Impact Strength - XY, Wet State) | 27.8 kJ/m² | 37.3 kJ/m² | 57.2 kJ/m² |
Strength (Bending Strength - XY, Dry State) | 142 MPa | 131 MPa | 151 MPa |
Strength (Bending Strength - XY, Wet State) | 142 MPa | 127 MPa | 95 MPa |
Layer Strength (Bending Strength - Z, Dry State) | 36 MPa | 49 MPa | 80 MPa |
Layer Strength (Bending Strength - Z, Wet State) | 36 MPa | 46 MPa | 45 MPa |
Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY, Dry State) | 7160 MPa | 5320 MPa | 5460 MPa |
Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY, Wet State) | 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 ℃ |
Saturated Water Absorption Rate (25 °C, 55% RH) | 0.05% | 0.37% | 2.35% |
Recommended | Not RecommendedBambu Glue Stick/ | |
Build Plate | Smooth PEI Plate / Textured PEI Plate | Cool Plate |
Hotend | Hardened Steel 0.4mm / 0.6mm (recommended) / 0.8 mm | Hotend with Stainless Steel Nozzle (all size) |
Glue | Bambu Glue Stick | Bambu Liquid Glue |
AMS & AMS lite | / | AMS & AMS lite |
Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven):
100 - 140 °C, 8 - 12 h
Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity:
< 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant)
Nozzle Temperature:
310 - 340 °C
Bed Temperature (with Glue):
100 - 120 °C
Printing Speed:
< 100 mm/s
Density:
1.26 g/cm³
Vicat Softening Temperature:
268 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature:
264 °C
Melting Temperature:
284 °C
Melt Index:
11.48 ± 1.23 g/10 min
Tensile Strength:
87 ± 5 MPa
Breaking Elongation Rate:
1.2 ± 0.4 %
Bending Modulus:
7160 ± 280 MPa
Bending Strength:
142 ± 5 MPa
Impact Strength:
27.8 ± 2.3 kJ/m²
Bambu PPS-CF Printing Guidelines:
Drying Recommendations:
Storage Tips:
Annealing Prints:
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