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Pink FME PLA

Ref.: FRANCOFIL-PLA-FME-175-1000

33.02 €

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Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) is a crucial practice in modern industry aimed at ensuring quality, safety, and performance by preventing foreign bodies or objects from being introduced into an installation. It involves resources such as control, signaling, sealing, and regular inventories to mitigate risks and prevent any object from being lost. Primarily used in the energy and nuclear sectors, as well as in industries involving piping and product transfer, FME zones utilize objects colored in fuchsia pink for easy identification. Francofil's Pink FME PLA filament and the FDM 3D printing technology enable the quick creation of custom tools and supports for easy identification in risk zones.

The Francofil Pink FME PLA filament

Image 1: The Francofil Pink FME PLA filament. Source: Francofil.

The Pink FME PLA filament by Francofil is designed specifically for FME applications in high-risk industries and has earned PMUC certification from the EDF (European Defence Fund). This material aligns with stringent standards for use in nuclear power plants, ensuring low halogen and sulfur content to avoid corrosion and toxicological hazards. The custom-developed Rose FME color (RAL 4003) allows for rapid visual identification in specific areas, facilitating maintenance, control, and operating activities in nuclear facilities. By adhering to strict safety and reliability standards, the filament contributes to the smooth operation of nuclear plants while ensuring safety and compliance with rigorous EDF standards.

Various FME-safe objects

Image 2: Various FME-safe objects. Source: Francofil.

The base for the Pink FME PLA is PLA (polylactic acid), the second most produced bioplastic and the most commonly used plastic in 3D printing. It is a biodegradable thermoplastic monomer with a unique origin. PLA is derived from renewable organic sources such as corn starch, sugar cane, sugar beet pulp or potato starch. PLA is very easy to 3D print thanks to its high surface energy. The Pink FME PLA filament prints just like standard PLA, with an extrusion temperature of 205 ºC and a speed of 50 mm/s. With this filament an enclosed 3D printer is not required.

The FME zone danger sign

Image 3: The FME zone danger sign. Source: Francofil.

Francofil's Pink FME PLA is engineered for superior extrusion, ensuring seamless adhesion between layers and exceptional fluidity during the process. This fluidity helps eliminate typical issues such as nozzle clogging or warping, while also providing excellent performance in overflow and bridging operations, surpassing many conventional PLAs. With a thermal range of 190 to 230 ºC, the filament is compatible with most 3D printer configurations. Its high-quality finish and ease of printing make it suitable for a variety of 3D printing projects, delivering professional results for prototyping as well as end-use parts without the challenges of more demanding materials.

General information
Material	PLA
Format	1 kg / 5 kg
Density	1.24 g/cm³
Filament diameter	1.75 / 2.85 mm
Filament tolerance	- mm
Filament length	(Ø 1.75 mm - 1 Kg) ±335.3 m / (Ø 2.85 mm - 1 Kg) ±126.4 m / (Ø 1.75 mm - 5 Kg) ±1676.4 m / (Ø 2.85 mm - 5 Kg) ±632.1 m
RAL/Pantone	RAL 4003

Printing properties
Printing temperature	205 ºC
Print bed temperature	60 ºC
Chamber temperature	-
Cooling fan	-
Recommended printing speed	50 mm/s
Recommended nozzle diameter	Min. 0.4 mm

Mechanical properties
Charpy impact strength	(ISO 179-1) 2.6 KJ/m²
Elongation at break	(ISO 527) 2.5 %
Tensile strength	(ISO 527) 51 MPa
Tensile modulus	(ISO 527) 2612 MPa
Flexural strength	(ISO 178) 100 MPa
Flexural modulus	(ISO 178) 4960 MPa
Surface hardness	-

Thermal properties
Melting temperature	(ISO 11357) 139 ºC
Softening temperature	55 ºC

Specific properties
Transparency	-

Other
HS Code	3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)	1 kg: 200 mm / 5 kg: 335 mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)	1 kg: 52 mm / 5 kg: 51 mm
Spool width	1 kg: 67 mm / 5 kg: 245 mm

In order to ensure smooth extrusion and optimal quality of the 3D printed parts, the Pink FME PLA filament should be stored properly in order to avoid moisture absorption. Before and after printing, the spool should be kept in its original packaging or in a vacuum sealed bag with a filament drying capsule for even better results. An intelligent filament container such as the PrintDry container is also a great solution. During printing, the spool can be kept in a drying case, for example the Fiber Three drying case.

The recommended printing parameters for the Pink FME PLA filament are an extrusion temperature of 205 ºC and a printing speed of 50 mm/s. A heated bed is not necessary. In order to boost adhesion of the part to the printing bed 3DLac Stick or Magigoo can be used.