Ultra Performance
Ultra Performance Filaments – For the Most Demanding Applications
The Ultra Performance category by 3D4Makers features premium-grade filaments developed for extreme industrial conditions. These materials provide outstanding mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
With filaments such as PEEK, PEKK, PEI (Ultem), PPSU, and other high-end polymers, they are ideal for applications in aerospace, automotive, medical, and electrical industries. Many variants are flame-retardant (UL94 V-0), resistant to aggressive chemicals, and suitable for continuous exposure to temperatures up to 250°C.
These filaments are optimized for FFF 3D printing and deliver parts with quality comparable to injection-molded components.
PI Z2 Filament – Exceptional Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PI Z2 is a high-performance polyimide filament designed for extreme industrial applications. It offers outstanding thermal stability, maintaining mechanical integrity at continuous service temperatures up to 300°C. The material exhibits excellent chemical resistance, making it suitable for harsh environments. Its inherent flame retardancy and low outgassing properties make it ideal for aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries. Optimized for FFF 3D printing, PI Z2 delivers parts with superior dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
PEEK Filament – Industrial Strength and Extreme Heat Resistance
3D4Makers PEEK is a premium high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. With a continuous service temperature up to 250°C and compliance for food contact applications, it’s ideal for aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. Optimized for FFF printing, PEEK delivers strong, precise parts even under extreme conditions.
R-PEEK Filament – Sustainable Strength for High-Performance Applications
3D4Makers R-PEEK is a high-performance recycled filament made from VICTREX™ PEEK 450G™ regranulated scraps. It offers exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, comparable to virgin PEEK, while promoting environmental sustainability and cost efficiency. With a continuous service temperature of 260°C and short-term resistance up to 315°C, R-PEEK is ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and marine industries. Its low outgassing properties and flame retardancy (UL94 V-0) make it suitable for critical environments. Optimized for FFF 3D printing, R-PEEK delivers reliable, high-quality parts without compromising performance.
PEKK-A Filament – High-Performance and Superior Printability
3D4Makers PEKK-A is a high-performance filament from the PAEK family, offering exceptional thermal and chemical resistance. Its amorphous structure ensures better printability compared to PEEK, with enhanced Z-layer strength and minimal warping. Ideal for aerospace, energy, and transportation sectors, PEKK-A is inherently flame-resistant (UL94 V-0) and certified to FAR 25.853 standards. Optimized for FFF 3D printing, it delivers strong, precise parts suitable for demanding industrial applications.
PPSU Filament – Superior Impact and Chemical Resistance
3D4Makers PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) is a high-performance, amorphous thermoplastic offering exceptional impact strength and chemical resistance, surpassing that of PEI. It maintains structural integrity at continuous service temperatures up to 180°C and exhibits virtually unlimited steam sterilizability, making it ideal for aerospace, automotive, medical, and dental applications. Compliant with ISO 10993 and FDA regulations for food and medical contact, PPSU is optimized for FFF printing, delivering strong, durable parts with excellent layer adhesion and minimal warping.
PEI Ultem 9085 Filament – Flame-Retardant and Lightweight for Aerospace and Transportation
3D4Makers PEI Ultem 9085 is a high-performance thermoplastic filament renowned for its excellent flame retardancy, high strength-to-weight ratio, and superior thermal stability. With certifications such as UL94 V-0 and FAR 25.853, it is ideal for aerospace, automotive, and railway applications where safety and compliance are critical. Optimized for FFF 3D printing, PEI Ultem 9085 delivers strong, lightweight parts with excellent dimensional accuracy and minimal warping.
PEI Ultem 1010 Filament – High Strength and Thermal Stability for Industrial Applications
3D4Makers PEI Ultem 1010 is a high-performance thermoplastic filament offering excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. With a glass transition temperature of 217°C and continuous service temperature up to 170°C, it is ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. The filament exhibits inherent flame retardancy (UL94 V-0 and 5VA ratings) and is optimized for FFF 3D printing, delivering strong, precise parts with excellent layer adhesion and minimal warping.
PEI Ultem 1000 Filament – High Strength and Thermal Stability for Industrial Applications
3D4Makers PEI Ultem 1000 is a high-performance thermoplastic filament offering excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. With a glass transition temperature of 217°C and continuous service temperature up to 170°C, it is ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. The filament exhibits inherent flame retardancy (UL94 V-0 and 5VA ratings) and is optimized for FFF 3D printing, delivering strong, precise parts with excellent layer adhesion and minimal warping.