Wear-resistant 3D printing plastics for components in moving applications

The iglidur 3D printing materials are considered all-rounders that can be used for any type of wear application under normal conditions.

The bestsellers here are the SLS powder iglidur i3 and the tribofilament iglidur i150.

If, however, your application requires an all-rounder material with significantly higher flexural strength and/or temperature resistance, iglidur i230 is the right material.

This category includes 3D printing materials that can withstand a permanent application temperature of at least 120°C (without deforming): For such higher application temperatures, we offer wear-resistant tribofilaments and SLS powders.

What do I need to bear in mind when processing heat-resistant tribofilaments?

• To process high-temperature filaments, you need a 3D printer with a build chamber temperature of at least 160°C.
• It is particularly important to store the high-temperature filaments protected from moisture and to dry them before use in order to avoid undesirable quality problems.

Our 3D printing materials also include some with food conformity for safe use in the food and packaging industry. Food conformity guarantees that materials that come into contact with food have been tested for the degree of transferred plastic components. EU Regulation 10/2011 and the FDA in the USA define limit values, above which the material is no longer food-safe. The permissible contact time also plays a role and varies depending on the FDA or EU 10/2011 declaration of conformity and ambient temperature.

Tips for 3D printing with food-safe tribofilaments:

• Protect food-grade filament from dust
• Thoroughly clean all contact parts before printing, especially the extruder pinion, print nozzle and print bed
• Use no adhesive or one that conforms with food standards
• Select slicing software settings for a surface of high density
• Reduced printing speed and adaptation of the line width to the nozzle diameter

Further relevant information on 3D printing of food-safe components can be found here:

The iglidur 3D printing resins particularly stand out from conventional resins due to their enormous wear resistance and maximum strength.

Thanks to the integrated solid lubricants, they are self-lubricating and are particularly suitable for the production of wear-resistant parts with the finest details.

Like the other igus 3D printing materials, the resins are also processed to order in the in-house 3D printing service. They are also available as material in the shop and can be easily processed on standard DLP and LCD 3D printers.

Tip: Our print profiles for Asiga and Formlabs 3D printers make the printing process even easier. Simply download it free of charge from the product page in the shop and start printing straight away.