{"product_id":"qidi-tech-pps-gf20-filament-high-performance-glass-fibre-reinforced-engineering-material","title":"QIDI PPS-GF20 Filament – Glass Fibre Reinforced, Flame-Retardant 3D Printing Material","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQIDI PPS-GF20\u003c\/strong\u003e is a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) filament reinforced with \u003cstrong\u003e20% glass fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e for rigid, dimensionally stable engineering parts. It combines electrical insulation, chemical resistance and high heat-deflection performance for suitable automotive, electronics and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 750 g spool of grey, 1.75 mm filament on a cardboard spool with an RFID chip, in vacuum aluminium-foil packaging. Printed demonstration parts shown in product images are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinter requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-temperature, abrasive engineering filament, not a general-purpose material for most desktop printers. Use a printer with a hot end rated for the selected \u003cstrong\u003e310–350°C\u003c\/strong\u003e printing temperature and an abrasion-resistant nozzle. Confirm the complete printer and filament-feed setup is suitable before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended nozzles:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardened steel in 0.4 or 0.6 mm; bimetal or tungsten-carbide bimetal in 0.4, 0.6 or 0.8 mm, as listed by QIDI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass\/copper-plated nozzles or any 0.2 mm nozzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQIDI BOX:\u003c\/strong\u003e QIDI lists compatibility and recommends an ABS spool adapter on the cardboard spool to help prevent rotation problems during material ejection. RFID parameter identification requires compatible QIDI equipment; it does not establish a printer's thermal capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat deflection temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236.3°C at 0.45 MPa, or 125.8°C at 1.8 MPa, tested to ISO 75. These are load-dependent HDT measurements, not continuous operating-temperature ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlame retardancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e QIDI reports UL94 V-0 at 1.5 mm. This does not certify every finished printed part or guarantee suitability for safety-critical applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical insulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e dielectric strength 6.05 kV\/mm; dielectric constant 2.71 at 1 MHz, according to the TDS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e QIDI reports resistance to many acids, alkalis, oils, solvents, hot water and steam. Strong oxidising acids such as nitric acid, hot concentrated sulphuric acid and chromic acid, and certain solvents such as nitrobenzene and aniline, are limited-resistance\/not-recommended exposures. Validate the actual chemical, concentration, temperature and exposure duration for the application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications — QIDI TDS V1.0\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter \/ net weight \/ colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 mm \/ 750 g \/ grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDensity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.36 g\/cm³ at 23°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelt index:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–7 g\/10 min at 300°C \/ 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11% at 23°C \/ 70% RH (ISO 62, injection-moulded sample)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVicat softening temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272.5°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTensile strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e X–Y 64.1 ± 2.1 MPa; Z 22.9 ± 0.8 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung's modulus:\u003c\/strong\u003e X–Y 4552 ± 54.6 MPa; Z 2557.2 ± 101.2 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongation at break:\u003c\/strong\u003e X–Y 2.0 ± 0.2%; Z 1.1 ± 0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexural strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e X–Y 102.3 ± 3.7 MPa; Z 45.7 ± 1.1 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnnotched impact strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e X–Y 27.3 ± 1.1 kJ\/m²; Z 4.3 ± 0.3 kJ\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are typical manufacturer test values, not guaranteed design limits. Print orientation, processing, part geometry and service conditions affect performance. Validate the finished part for its intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinting and drying — TDS reference settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310–350°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–90°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e room temperature, as specified in the TDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart-cooling fan:\u003c\/strong\u003e off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 250 mm\/s in the TDS; tune for the printer, geometry and required quality rather than treating this as a guaranteed operating speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100°C for 10 hours in suitable temperature-controlled drying equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep sealed with effective desiccant during printing and when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM guidance note:\u003c\/strong\u003e QIDI's product-page table and spool imagery list 300–350°C nozzle, 80–100°C bed and 20–150 mm\/s; the page gives drying at 100°C for 8–10 hours. The settings and numerical properties above use QIDI's PPS-GF20 TDS V1.0 as the primary reference where its values differ from the marketing page. Use an appropriate material profile and tune for your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnnealing and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQIDI recommends annealing at \u003cstrong\u003e130°C for 10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve mechanical properties and thermal stability. Annealing can warp or deform parts, especially large or thin prints; assess dimensional changes before treating finished components. Use suitable equipment providing uniform temperature, not a microwave or household food oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer references\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13fkWXJpT4IpjIFlmNUgOdwIsaMPlIddV\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eQIDI PPS-GF20 Technical Data Sheet V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qidi3d.com\/products\/pps-gf20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eQIDI PPS-GF20 product information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5282\/7532\/files\/Spool_Adapter-199.3mf?v=1764406309\"\u003eQIDI BOX spool-adapter file (.3mf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Qidi Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750821003552,"sku":"046GRY-1-750","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9731\/6384\/files\/PPS-GF20-Mainimage-02.jpg?v=1789495630","url":"https:\/\/www.zk-print.co.za\/products\/qidi-tech-pps-gf20-filament-high-performance-glass-fibre-reinforced-engineering-material","provider":"ZK Print","version":"1.0","type":"link"}