Skip to main content

Polypropylene (PP)

PP expert

Flexible, fatigue-resistant, chemical-resistant living hinge material.

Temperatures

Nozzle (optimal)235°C
Nozzle range220–250°C
Bed (optimal)90°C
Bed range80–100°C

Recommended Settings

print speed20-40 mm/s
cooling0-30%
retraction distanceminimal
first layer speed10-20 mm/s
bed surfacePP tape or sheet required

Properties

strength3/5
flexibility4/5
durability5/5
printability1/5
heat resistance3/5
chemical resistance5/5

Printing Tips

  • Extremely difficult bed adhesion - use PP tape
  • Excellent for living hinges
  • Food-safe and chemically resistant
  • High warping tendency

Common Uses

  • Living hinges
  • Food containers
  • Chemical storage
  • Medical

Popular Brands

Verbatim PPFormfutura PPCentaur PP