ABSpro Flame Retardant | FormFutura
ABSpro - Flame Retardant is a professional, halogen-free, self-extinguishing filament engineered to meet UL 94 V-0 flammability standards. This means that the vertical burning of the filament or 3D printed object stops within 10 seconds. The compound used for ABSpro - Flame Retardant Black contains a high percentage of PolyCarbonate, ABS, and added halogen-free flame retardant modifiers, allowing the filament to be printed at relatively low temperatures despite its high PolyCarbonate content. Some key features of ABSpro - Flame Retardant include:
Technical informations
Thermal properties | |
| Vicat softening temperature | 110 °C |
Filament properties | |
| Country of origin | Netherland |
| Filament density | 1.18 g/mm3 |
| Diameter tolerance | 0.05 mm |
| Recommended support material | Helios Support (support for ABS, ASA) |
| Recommended adhesive | Magigoo Adhesive – The Original 50ml |
Spool weight and dimensions |
How to store filaments
Humidity and UV light can decrease the filament quality and weaken its mechanical properties. We strongly recommend storing open filaments in a dry and dark place. You can find a complete guide on how to properly store your filament here
Where to throw print fails and supports?
We kindly ask our customers to cope with plastic waste responsibly. Failed prints, support material, rafts, or brims should be liquidated according to the local guidelines. Paradoxically, in most cases, it is better to throw this waste in the regular trash can, as most of the material waste created in 3D printing is not identified, which causes more problems than benefits in the waste sorting facilities.
ABSpro Flame Retardant | FormFutura
ABSpro - Flame Retardant is a professional, halogen-free, self-extinguishing filament engineered to meet UL 94 V-0 flammability standards. This means that the vertical burning of the filament or 3D printed object stops within 10 seconds. The compound used for ABSpro - Flame Retardant Black contains a high percentage of PolyCarbonate, ABS, and added halogen-free flame retardant modifiers, allowing the filament to be printed at relatively low temperatures despite its high PolyCarbonate content. Some key features of ABSpro - Flame Retardant include:
- Self-extinguishing flammability properties
- Compliance with UL 94 V-0 standards
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Superb interlayer adhesion
- Halogen-free.
General information about ABS :
ABS filaments were among the first, together with PLA, to enter the 3D printing material industry. As it was known for its good mechanical and thermal properties by the plastic industry, this material is not well suited for the 3D printing industry because of its bad printability. A popular use case of ABS was its ease of g postprocessing with acetone fumes. This dangerous and hazardous process can now be avoided by combining PolySmooth (PVB) filaments with isopropyl alcohol (and optionally the Polysher machine).
Printability of ABS filament
ABS is a hard-to-print material, and to be honest, there is almost always a better alternative to ABS. In the past years, PETG has been rapidly taking over ABS as it is much easier to print with and features similar mechanical properties. Printing ABS requires an enclosure, a strong adhesive, and a very hot hotbed (at least 100°C). ABS tends to warp a lot, and therefore we recommend printing only smaller parts. ABS cannot be cooled, as cooling drastically increase the warping effect and lower its interlayer adhesion, effectively lowering the printed parts' mechanical properties.
ABS mechanical and thermal properties
ABS has a typical thermal resistance of around 85°C and (if printed correctly) provides strong mechanical properties. Although, with the same printing gear and setting, much more advanced materials like PolyCarbonate or Nylon can be printed, which feature drastically better mechanical properties.
Tips and other notable benefits
Printing with ABS releases toxic and smelly ABS fumes. We don't recommend printing with ABS in a home environment. Printing with ABS filaments should be done in an air-filtered chamber or well-ventilated room.
Browse all ABS filaments in stock in our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia. For comparison, see also ASA and PC.
FormFutura is a supplier of additive manufacturing materials founded in 2012. Its range covers filaments, resins and adhesives, from easy everyday PLA to engineering polymers and water-soluble support materials. At JustCreate3D the FormFutura products we list are stocked in our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia, and dispatched as soon as your order comes in.
The brand is known for promoting sustainable packaging in the 3D printing industry, for supplying recycled products and for supporting green initiatives. FormFutura also keeps renewing its portfolio with new materials, and offers XXL spools of up to 8 kg for users who print a lot.
FormFutura products at JustCreate3D
- PLA and decorative filaments – Volcano PLA, SKULPT and MetalFil, a PLA filled with about 80% copper or bronze powder.
- Technical filaments – ApolloX ASA, ABSpro Flame Retardant, STYX-12 Nylon, Centaur PP and Pegasus PP-HGS25 Ultralight.
- Support materials – AquaSolve (PVA support for PLA), Atlas Support (for PETG) and Helios Support (for ABS and ASA).
- SLA/LCD resins – Platinum LCD Series General Purpose, and the Tough and Heavy Duty resins of the Engineering SLA Series.
Who is FormFutura for?
FormFutura suits makers who want one supplier for both standard and technical work: designers who need a special look (metal-filled or textured PLA), engineers printing outdoor parts in ASA or polypropylene, and anyone printing complex shapes with soluble supports. Resin users will find general-purpose and engineering resins from the same brand.
Frequently asked questions
Which FormFutura support material should I choose?
Match the support to your main filament: AquaSolve is made for PLA, Atlas Support for PETG and Helios Support for ABS and ASA. PVA-type supports absorb moisture quickly, so store the spool dry and dry it before printing if it has been open for a while.
Do I need a special nozzle for MetalFil?
Yes. According to FormFutura, MetalFil should be printed with a hardened nozzle of 0.4 mm or larger, with retraction enabled. It works with full-metal, PEEK and PTFE hotends and with both direct drive and Bowden extruders.
Where are the FormFutura resins?
The Platinum LCD and Engineering SLA Series resins are in our resin section, not among the filaments.
Browse all FormFutura filaments or see the FormFutura resins in resins for 3D printing.