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allPHA ColorFabb pellets

Ref.: COLFB-PELLET-ALLPHA-20KG

439.92 €

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Colour traceability cannot be guaranteed as the shade varies between spools depending on the natural compounds used in each production process.

PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) is often called the ultimate bioplastic in the 3D printing industry, superior even to PLA. PHA is created by the fermentation of natural sugars and oils into fat cells by bacteria. The main benefit of PHA is that it biodegrades in any biotope completely, without leaving behing any traces of microplastics. This is a significant advantage over standard PLA which is biodegradable but only in industrial conditions. The decomposition speed will depend on the 3D printed parts' thickness and the environmental factors such as heat, moisture and microbial activity.

A benchy 3D printed with the allPHA material

Image 1: A benchy 3D printed with the allPHA material. Source: ColorFabb.

When 3D printed, the allPHA pellets by ColorFabb show excellent interlayer adhesion and the 3D printed parts are tough and resistant to temperatures of over 120 ºC. These allPHA pellets are the perfect material for sustainable modeling and prototyping projects where the look of the part is as important as its environmental friendliness. Parts that are no longer needed can be recycled into new filament or returned to nature where they will be fully decomposed by microorganisms, leaving no trace.

A part 3D printed with allPHA after a few months of decomposition

Image 2: A part 3D printed with allPHA after a few months of decomposition. Source: ColorFabb.

The allPHA pellets can be processed with the help of FGF manufacturing solutions such as the CEAD AM Flexbot solution, the CEAD E25 extruder, the Mahor V4 pellet extruder, the Dyze Pulsar extruder or the Tumaker printers.

General information
Manufacturer	ColorFabb
Material	PLA/PHA
Format	20 kg
Density	1.24 g/cm³

Mechanical properties
Charpy impact strength	(ISO 179) (notched) 3.4 kJ/m² / (unnotched) 25.4 KJ/m²
Elongation at break	(ISO 527) 9.1 %
Tensile strength	(ISO 527) 61 MPa
Tensile modulus	(ISO 527) 2960 MPa
Flexural strength	(ISO 178) 89 MPa
Flexural modulus	(ISO 178) 3295 MPa
Surface hardness	(ISO 7619) Shore 62 D

Thermal properties
Melting temperature	- ºC
Softening temperature	- ºC
Processing temperature	170-180 ºC
MFR Ratio	-
Glass transition temperature	- ºC
Heat deflexion temperature	- ºC

Other
HS Code	3901.1

The proper storage of 3D printing materials is key to smooth extrusion, and great surface quality and mechanical properties of the 3D printed part. The ColorFabb allPHA pellets should be stored in a closed package in dry conditions at temperature below 50 ºC, protected from UV-light at all times. If the pellets absorb excess moisture, they should be dried for 6-9 hours at 70 ºC (dehumidifying dryer preferred).

The recommended processing temperature for the allPHA pellets is 170-180 ºC. PHA needs to be printed on a cold bed with 100 % fan cooling, which also contributes to increasing the material's sustainability.