PVB

Polyvinyl Butyral

Vapor-smoothable with isopropyl alcohol for a glossy, polished finish.

Ease of use: Easy

This filament is easy to print, flexible. Worth watching: it can be a little moisture-sensitive and low on heat resistance.

Nozzle 200-220 °CBed 60-75 °CEnclosure Not RequiredStrength LowHeat LowMoisture MediumFumes Low

Things to watch

  • Picks up moisture over time, store it with desiccant
  • Softens in heat, not for hot cars or near heat sources
  • Can be brittle, may crack under sharp impact

Strengths

  • Flexible and rubber-like
Full spec sheet · 25 fields

Printing requirements

NOZZLE TEMP
200-220 °C
BED TEMP BAND
Off, 40-60°C
PART COOLING
High 75%
FIRST-LAYER FAN
Off
ENCLOSURE / CHAMBER
Ambient (20-35°C)
VOC / FUMES
Low
AIR MANAGEMENT
Open Window / Room Ventilation, Carbon Filtration
Dilutes airborne contaminants but doesn't filter them. Reduces VOCs and odors but not ultrafine particles.
FLOW RATIO
1
ADHESION AID
Optional (Brim, Glue (adhesion), Glue (release))
DRY BEFORE PRINTING
Recommended
ACTIVE DRYING DURING PRINT
Recommended (for taller or longer prints)
DRYING
45-55 °C for 4-6 h

Printing characteristics

SHRINKAGE
0.2-0.5 %
RECOMMENDED MAX SPEED
60 mm/s
MOISTURE SENSITIVITY
Medium

Material properties

DENSITY
1.08 g/cm³
STRENGTH
Low · 30 MPa
STIFFNESS
Medium · 2.00 GPa
TOUGHNESS
Low · 3.0 kJ/m²
FLEXIBILITY
Flexible · 200% elong.
HEAT RESISTANCE
Low · 60 °C HDT
GLASS TRANSITION (TG)
65 °C
WATER ABSORPTION
High · 1.00% in 24h
FLEXURAL STRENGTH
Medium · 60 MPa
FLEXURAL STIFFNESS
Medium · 2.00 GPa

Common uses

🎨 Art & Cosplay Cosplay propsDisplay modelsFigurines & statues

Filaments (2)

All brands
Filament Brand Series $/kg Colors Specialties
Skin Tone PinkPolymakerStandard
Glossy
TealPolymakerStandard
Glossy

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