RS PRO 2.85mm Natural PVA 3D Printer Filament, 500g
- RS Stock No.:
- 8320494
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
EU Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 restrict the use of the 10 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment.
Whilst this restriction does not legally apply to components, it is recognised that component “compliance” is relevant to many customers.
RS definition of RoHS Compliance:
- The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the Directive,
- and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at the higher temperatures required by lead–free soldering
The restricted substances and maximum allowed concentrations in the homogenous material are, by weight:
| Substance | Concentration |
| Lead | 0.1% |
| Mercury | 0.1% |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 0.1% |
| PBDE ( Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 0.1% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1% |
| Cadmium | 0.01% |
| DEHP (Bis (2-Ethylhexl) phthalate) | 0.1% |
| BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
The supplier of the item listed below has informed RS Components that the product is "RoHS Compliant".
RS Components has taken all reasonable steps to confirm this statement. Information relates only to products sold on or after the date of this certificate.
| RS stock number | 8320494 |
| Product description | RS PRO 2.85mm Natural PVA 3D Printer Filament, 500g |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
RS Components Ltd, Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 8320494 |
| Product description | RS PRO 2.85mm Natural PVA 3D Printer Filament, 500g |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | May 3, 2024 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Country of Origin: NL
Product Details
RS PRO 3D Printer Filament PVA 2.85mm
This PolyVinyl Alcohol (PVA) filament from our high-quality own brand RS PRO offers excellent adhesive properties, high tensile strength and flexibility. It is resistant to oil as well as grease and solvents.
Note
PVA can be used on all common desktop FDM or FFF technology 3D printers
Benefits
- Perfect supporting material for dual extruder 3D printer
- Dissolvable in water, making it a fantastic choice for a support material
- A suitable primary material would be PLA
- Unsuitable material would be ABS as that requires a bed temperature (90°C) that is above the glass temperature (62°C) of the PVA support filament
- Cold water will get the job done, but for more speedy results, try warm water
- Can use to create water-soluble moulds for ideal casting without the worry of ruining the cast when removing the mould
- PVA is odourless, non-toxic, and biodegradable, which makes it safe for humans, animals and environment
Features
- The recommended temperature for a heated bed is ± 35-60ﾟC
- Melting temperature - 163 °C
- Density - 0.75g/cm³
- The damp filament can be dried at 50-55°C for 8-12 hours in a circulating air dryer
Applications
PVA is commonly used in the production of paper, adhesives, dissolvable packagings such as those seen in single-use detergent capsules, printing, eye drops, and textiles.
In 3D printing, it is often used as a support material for intricate printing.
Print Surface Materials
Some bed surfaces may need extra help in maintaining good adhesion. Use of washable surface treatment such as 3DLAC or PVA filament dissolved in a little water and applied to the bed before printing can improve the situation drastically.
Always degrease the print surface before each print.
Advice
- Do not keep the filament idle in the nozzle at 180°C or over for more than 5 minutes as it will hydrolyse in the nozzle and therefore block the nozzle.
- Must be kept in a sealed bag or container witch active desiccant when not in use
- Dry PVA filament before each use
RS PRO
RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards; they’re only given the RS PRO Seal of Approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | RS PRO |
| Machine Specific | No |
| Material Type | Support Materials |
| Printing Material | PVA |
| Diameter | 2.85 mm |
| For Use With | Common Desktop 3D Printers |
| Colour | Natural |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Printing Technology | FDM |
