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NANOVIA PC V0 Non-flammable UL94 VO

Nanovia PC V0 allows for prints with excellent mechanical and thermic properties. It is ideal for the creation of molds for composite infusion, pre impregnated or even AFP draping. Its widely used for industrial and electronic application thanks to its mechanical properties.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Methods: 3D Printing, Fused Filament Fabrication

End Uses: Electrical/Electronic Applications, Industrial Applications

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • With a glass transition temperature of 140°C and certified fire resistant UL 94 V0, Nanovia PC-V0 allows for both mechanical and fire resistant 3D prints.
  • This filament has been specially composed to be non-flammable certified V0 at 3mm.
Advantages
  • Great fire resistance.
  • Heat resistance up to 140°C.
  • Shock resistant.
  • Good mechanical properties.

Applications & Uses

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Application Recommendations

Post treatment

For an outdoor usage, it’s recommended either paint or apply a protective UV coating, to prevent the polycarbonate from hydrolyzing and yellowing.

 

Properties

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Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.13g/cm3ASTM D792
Tensile modulus700.0MpaISO 527
Flexual Modulus2000.0MpaISO 178
Elongation at Break120.0%ISO 527
IZOD (Notched)65.0KJ/m2
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Extrusion Temperature (3D Printing)260 - 290°C
Plate Temperature (3D Printing)100 - 140°C
Enclosure Temperature (3D Printing)min. 100°C
Nozzle (3D Printing)All
Printing speed (3D Printing)20 - 60mm/s
Diameter1.75 (+/- 50)mm(µm)
Warping0.5 - 0.7%
Humidity Absorption0.15%D570
Linear Weight (3D Printing, Ø 1.75 mm)2.73g/m
Linear Weight (3D Printing, Ø 2.85 mm)7.23g/m
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
MFI (300°C, 1.2 kg)2021-10-10g/minD1238
Heat Deflection Temperature (4.6 kg/cm2)144.0°CD648
Heat Deflection Temperature (18.6 kg/cm2)50.0°CD648
Thermal expansion5.5 x 10^-5mm/mm/°CD696
Flammability (3.0 mm)V-0UL 94
Fusion Temperature300.0°C
Glass Transition Temperature120.0°C
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Resistivity Volume4×10^16Ω.cmD257
Dielectric Strength30.0kV/mmD149
Dielectric Constant D1502.8
Dissipation Factor D1500.0082D150
ARC Resistance120.0sec

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Health and Safety

Printing

We recommend printing Nanovia PC-V0 in a room equipped with air extraction or by using appropriate breathing equipment.


Post treatment

We recommend wearing standard safety equipment during the post treatment of your prints made with Nanovia PC-V0.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packing

NANOVIA PC V0 Non-flammable UL94 VO - Packing

Spools are packed in individual boxes, sous-vide with desiccant. Spools are equipped with both material traceability and a production series number.

Other sizes are available up to 25kg on demand.

Spool L1 L2 D1 D2 D3 Weight
500g 55 45 200 105 52 252 g
2kg 100 90 300 210 52 640 g
Availability

Nanovia PC-V0 is available in the following colors:

  • Translucid.
  • White.
  • Black.

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • Store Nanovia PC-V0 in a dry and dark location, if possible with a desiccant.
  • In order to guarantee good printing conditions dehydrate Nanovia PC-V0 at 100 °C for 4 hours or longer, when the spools has been exposed to moisture for an extended period.