Sunlu PETG filament in olive is a PETG material spool made for FDM/FFF 3D printers. It combines good layer adhesion and reduced tendency to warp with mechanical durability, making it suitable for printing functional parts, prototypes and household items that require both appearance and strength.
Advantages
Sunlu PETG offers strong interlayer adhesion, good impact resistance and lower warping compared with some engineering filaments. The material prints reliably with predictable dimensional stability and yields parts that are resistant to everyday mechanical stress and suitable for use both indoors and in mildly exposed outdoor conditions.
Suitable for
- Functional prototypes and end-use parts
- Household items and fixtures
- Components exposed to mechanical stress or occasional impacts
- Outdoor parts requiring moderate weather resistance
Когда может быть непригоден
PETG не подходит для деталей, требующих высокой термостойкости выше примерно 68 °C, или для приложений, где требуется полная химическая стойкость к агрессивным растворителям. Для очень тонких декоративных элементов, где критична сверхвысокая детализация поверхности, другие материалы могут дать лучший результат.
Key specifications
- Material: PETG
- Colour: Olive
- Density: 1.27 g/cm³
- Vicat softening temperature: 68 °C
- Heat deflection temperature: 68 °C
- Melting temperature: 195 °C
- Melt flow rate: 5.3 g/10 min
- Tensile strength: 53 MPa
- Elongation at break: 17.3%
- Flexural strength: 77 MPa
- Flexural modulus: 2226 MPa
- Impact strength: 2.7 kJ/m
How to use
Load the Sunlu PETG filament into any FDM/FFF printer compatible with PETG. Use a nozzle temperature appropriate for PETG (typically around the material melting point) and set bed temperature and print speed according to your printer and model complexity to minimise stringing and ensure good layer bonding. Ensure good first-layer adhesion with a clean bed surface and, if needed, use a heated bed or adhesion aid.
What to consider before purchase
- Verify printer compatibility with PETG and available nozzle/bed temperature range
- Consider required thermal resistance — PETG softens around 68 °C
- Check if the olive colour and mechanical properties meet the visual and functional needs of your project
Usage recommendations
For best results, print Sunlu PETG with a stable extrusion temperature, moderate cooling, and a heated bed; tune retraction to reduce stringing and perform test prints when changing brands or colours.
