• Easy to fabricate
• Fast cycle times, particularly at thinner gauges
• Food safe
• FDA approved
• Recyclable
• Semi-rigid, impact resistant
• Good impact resistance
• Transparent
• Good chemical resistance
• Smooth and clean surface finish
• Food-safe packaging
• Medical applications
• Transparent prototypes
• ESD applications
• POS
• Dental retainers
PETG's optical clarity, strength, durability, and affordability make it an ideal material for face shields. It can withstand direct impact without shattering and protect against airborne particles. Additionally, PETG is environmentally friendly and easily recyclable, making it a sustainable choice for creating protective equipment.
PETG is the ideal choice when strength is an important requirement for a high-traffic display. It is durable, safe, and finishes smoothly for a professional-looking final product. It is environmentally friendly and can be easily recycled, making it a sustainable choice for creating cosmetic point-of-sale displays.
PETG is a suitable material for food container lids because it is FDA-approved for food contact and safe for use in food packaging. It’s sturdy, lightweight, and has excellent thermal properties, allowing it to seal both hot and cold liquids. PETG lids are easily recyclable and incredibly durable, so they won't easily crack or break when dropped.
PETG is a suitable material for machine guards because it is strong and impact-resistant. It’s also transparent, which allows for visibility of the machinery, and is resistant to chemicals, making it a good choice for guards that may be exposed to harsh substances.
PETG is a suitable material for dental retainers because it’s strong, transparent, and biocompatible. It can withstand the daily wear and tear of regular use while providing a comfortable and secure fit to a patient's teeth. PETG is also FDA-approved as it does not contain hazardous toxins or chemicals, making it safe for use in the mouth.
Nothing will impact your 3D printing results like the kind of filament you use. Good filament is highly consistent in diameter, is wound evenly onto the spool with just the right amount of tension, and will not tangle when being unwound. 3D Universe offers a wide range of high-quality filaments to choose from. Check out our filament collection...
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