Recycled FL605R-CF filament - Braskem

Braskem is a globally renowned market leader in the manufacturing of chemicals and plastics, with a rich range of products for additive manufacturing, including 3D printing filaments carefully engineered for specialized applications. One of the materials from the Braskem catalog is the FL605R-CF filament.

It is a high-strength engineering grade material made with 90 % of recycled PE/PP sourced primarily from recycled bottle caps. Apart from low density, lightweight, and resistance to water, chemicals and impacts (features inherited from PE and PP), the FL605R-CF filament is characterized by elevated stiffness and durability thanks to the addition of recycled carbon fibers. 

Image 1: Part 3D printed with the FL605R-CF filament. Source: Braskem.

Furthermore, the FL605R-CF filament yield parts with a superior surface finish and elevated dimensional stability.  FL605R-CF is very easy to print thanks to its low warpage, and great interlayer and bed adhesion. What makes this material even more user-friendly is that no heated chamber or pre-drying are required to enjoy a smooth 3D printing process and achieve great results. Thanks to its sustainable composition the FL605R-CF filament is an excellent environmentally friendly alternative to materials with similar properties.

Image 2: Part 3D printed with the FL605R-CF filament. Source: Braskem.

Thanks to its great printability, as well as excellent mechanical and chemical properties, and outstanding behavior in demanding conditions, parts 3D printed with the Braskem FL605R-CF filament have a wide range of potential applications in the automotive, aerospace, packaging, consumer goods and industrial sectors. The FL605R-CF filament is the perfect material for prototyping and mass customization, especially of parts that require lightweight and rigidity with a certain degree of chemical resistance.