{"product_id":"american-filament-transparent-sapphire-blue-pctg-filament-1-75mm","title":"American Filament Transparent Sapphire Blue PCTG Filament (1.75mm, 1kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your 3D printing capabilities with \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Filament Transparent Sapphire Blue PCTG Filament\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed as a professional-grade upgrade to traditional PETG, PCTG delivers exceptional impact toughness, high tensile strength, and superior chemical stability—making it an ideal choice for functional prototypes, mechanical parts, and durable enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for effortless printing, this 1.75mm copolyester filament boasts lower moisture absorption than PETG, an even melt flow, and outstanding layer-to-layer adhesion. Unlike PETG, PCTG allows you to customize the surface finish—printing at higher speeds\/temperatures yields a high-gloss translucent look, while printing around 240°C–245°C produces a smooth matte appearance. Proudly manufactured in the USA, it prints reliably without an enclosure or mandatory pre-drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched Toughness \u0026amp; Impact Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers higher tensile, compressive, and impact resistance compared to standard PETG, ABS, or ASA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Surface Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily adjust nozzle temperature and speed to achieve either a glossy translucent or matte finish (try 240°C–245°C for matte).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Temperature Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) of 85°C maintains structural stability under elevated thermal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Chemical Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resists a broad range of industrial chemicals, solvents, and environmental degradation better than PETG.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Moisture Absorption \u0026amp; Low Odor:\u003c\/strong\u003e More shelf-stable than standard PETG, requiring no mandatory drying prior to initial printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision manufactured in the United States to ensure tight diameter tolerances and reliable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Print Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eRecommended Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e240°C – 260°C (240°C–245°C for Matte finish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Transition Temp (Tg)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo (Prints reliably on open-frame printers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying Required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo (Low moisture absorption out of the box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Filament (AF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCTG (Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate Glycol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent Sapphire Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for technical documentation or slicer settings? Download the official \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/2741\/4702\/files\/AF_PCTG_Technical_Data_Sheet_-_TDS.pdf?v=1741726850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePCTG Technical Data Sheet (TDS)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/2741\/4702\/files\/AF_PCTG_US_Material_Safety_Data_Sheet_-_MSDS.pdf?v=1741726892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (MSDS)\u003c\/a\u003e, or get the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanfilament.us\/bambu-labs-profiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePCTG Profile for Bambu Lab Printers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Filament","offers":[{"title":"1kg - AMS Compatible Spool","offer_id":46253186285767,"sku":"PCTG_1KG_TBLUE","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g - Sample Coil (LIMIT 4)","offer_id":46253186318535,"sku":"PCTG_50G_TBLUE","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/5320\/0583\/files\/PCTG_-_Sapphire_Blue_-_1KG_-_A.png?v=1772658094","url":"https:\/\/copier2go.com\/products\/american-filament-transparent-sapphire-blue-pctg-filament-1-75mm","provider":"Copier2Go","version":"1.0","type":"link"}