Meet Pro PCTG in Toolbox Red, a 1.75 mm filament from 3D-Fuel that redefines what PETG can be. It blends PETG-like printability with true PCTG toughness, giving you parts that are clearer, tougher, and more resilient in demanding real-world use.
Why Pro PCTG is the smarter choice for high-impact prints
- Up to 30x tougher than PETG thanks to CHDM-based molecular structure, which adds flexibility and resilience without sacrificing printability.
- 20–50% more impact resistant than PETG, making parts that endure drops, knocks, and repeated stress without cracking.
- Improved inter-layer adhesion reduces weak points, yielding stronger enclosures, housings, and mechanical assemblies.
- Greater clarity than PETG, so you can print transparent or near-transparent components with the same ease you expect from PETG.
- Lower moisture absorption than PETG, helping you print reliably with or without an enclosure.
Printability, compatibility, and color
- Colorway: Toolbox Red provides high visibility for multi-color builds and functional parts that stand out in assemblies or toolkits.
- Diameter: 1.75 mm, designed for smooth feeding and consistent extrusion across printers that support this standard.
- AMS-friendly workflow: Spool compatibility has been aligned with AMS workflows; note that color availability may vary as colors move through warehouse inventory. If you receive an older spool, it remains AMS-compatible with a minor lid adjustment (leave the lid open a few millimeters) to maintain consistent flow.
- Print profiles: Print profiles for Pro PCTG on the Bambu Lab printers are available here, enabling seamless integration with multi-color printing systems like the Bambu Lab AMS.
- Safety and handling: Pro PCTG TDS and Pro PCTG SDS are available for reference and safe usage in professional environments.
Chemical resistance and performance at a glance
Pro PCTG delivers robust resistance across common chemical families, outperforming PETG in many environments. The table below summarizes typical performance groups and what they mean in practice:
- Alcohols (IPA, ethanol, methanol): resists prolonged exposure without degrading or cracking.
- Hydrocarbons (hexane, heptane, gasoline, mineral spirits): better resistance to hydrocarbon-based solvents.
- Acids (acetic, citric, phosphoric): maintains structural integrity in mild to moderately concentrated acids.
- Bases/alkalis (sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide): better resistance to strong bases.
- Cleaning agents (bleach, degreasers, detergents): withstands harsh cleaners without discoloration or damage.
- Oils and lubricants: resists degradation from prolonged exposure to oils.
- Ketones (acetone, MEK): performs slightly better in low-concentration ketones; performance may vary with higher ketone content.
These properties translate into longer service life for enclosures, tool housings, and any part likely to encounter solvents, cleaners, or lubricants in use.
What you can print with Pro PCTG
- Protective housings for electronics or tools that see daily handling
- Drone parts, propeller guards, and other lightweight outdoor components
- Flexible clips, living hinges, and snap-fit components that benefit from added toughness
- Impact-resistant containers or enclosures that need to survive drops and impacts
3D-Fuel filament quality is built on tight diameter tolerances, strong lay-down consistency, and reliable performance across batches. Learn more about 3D-Fuel filament quality.
Included in your purchase: Pro PCTG, Toolbox Red, 1.75 mm. For design and safety data, refer to the Pro PCTG TDS and Pro PCTG SDS.
| Chemical Type |
Examples |
PCTG Advantage |
PETG Limitation |
Comparison (CRR) |
| Alcohols |
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, methanol |
Resists prolonged exposure without degrading or cracking. |
Degrades or stress cracks with high alcohol concentrations over time. |
1.8 |
| Hydrocarbons |
Hexane, heptane, gasoline, mineral spirits |
Better resistance to hydrocarbon-based solvents. |
Softens or weakens when exposed to hydrocarbons. |
2.0 |
| Acids |
Acetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid |
Maintains structural integrity in mild to moderately concentrated acids. |
Degrades faster in acidic environments at higher concentrations. |
1.4 |
| Bases (Alkalis) |
Sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide |
Better resistance to strong alkalis. |
May crack or degrade when exposed to strong bases. |
1.33 |
| Cleaning Agents |
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite), industrial degreasers, detergent solutions |
Withstands harsh cleaning agents without discoloration or damage. |
Discolors, cracks, or loses properties with harsh cleaning agents over time. |
1.5 |
| Oils and Lubricants |
Engine oils, hydraulic fluids, cutting oils |
Resists degradation from prolonged exposure to oils. |
Absorbs oils over time, potentially leading to swelling or weakening. |
1.6 |
| Ketones |
Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) |
Performs slightly better in low-concentration ketones. |
Softens or dissolves more readily in ketone-rich environments. |
1.2 |
| Color Name |
Display |
Hex Code |
Closest Pantone®
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| Natural |
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Clear |
Clear |
| Brightest White |
|
#EBECEA |
P 179-1 U |
| Snow White |
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#F2F2ED |
P 1-1 C |
| Desert Tan |
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#C1AC98 |
15-1309 TPG |
| Flat Dark Earth |
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#977B6C |
4257 CP |
| Chocolate Brown |
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#58413B |
P 67-16 C |
| Bubblegum Pink |
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#EAAAB6 |
4064 UP |
| Grape Purple |
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#5E528F |
7679 CP |
| Cobalt Blue |
|
#0C3681 |
2736 CP |
| Ocean Blue |
|
#0069A4 |
2935 CP |
| Olive Green |
|
#545746 |
176-15 C |
| Grass Green |
|
#4D9D5A |
P 139-8 U |
| LulzBot Green |
|
#C8CB18 |
14-0443 TPG |
| Daffodil Yellow |
|
#FFC02C |
109 UP |
| Tangerine Orange |
|
#EF744C |
16-1349 TPG |
| Fire Engine Red |
|
#C73229 |
P 52-16 C |
| Iron Red |
|
#8A292A |
P 54-8 C |
| Metallic Copper |
|
#894D3F |
7601 CP |
| Metallic Gold |
|
#C58F4C |
16-0950 TPG |
| Metallic Silver |
|
#7D8081 |
Cool Gray 11 U |
| Industrial Gray |
|
#858B8D |
Cool Gray 10 U |
| Charcoal Gray |
|
#4D545A |
296 UP |
| Midnight Black |
|
#353535 |
19-4006 TPG |
| Fluorescent Orange |
|
#EA7A68 |
P 45-5 U |
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