HDPE

The world’s first HDPE filament with Low Warp technology

Spectrum HDPE is a modern filament made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) — one of the most durable and chemically resistant thermoplastics available on the market. It is among the first HDPE filaments in the world featuring Low Warp technology, making it suitable for reliable printing on desktop 3D printers. The innovative formulation developed by Spectrum ensures that HDPE, previously considered difficult to print, is now accessible to every 3D printing user.

A breakthrough technical filament with exceptional durability

Spectrum HDPE stands out with its low density of 1.1 g/cm³, making it a lightweight, strong and rigid engineering material. This makes it ideal for producing lightweight, high-strength structures. The filament offers a Rockwell hardness of 80 HRM, heat resistance exceeding 110°C, and excellent dimensional stability, providing strong layer adhesion and outstanding abrasion resistance.

Durability and resistance you can rely on

Spectrum HDPE features high impact strength, excellent wear and crack resistance, and very low moisture absorption, ensuring long-lasting printed parts. Due to its resistance to acids, bases, oils, and solvents, it performs exceptionally well in industrial, laboratory, and technical environments. Additionally, the material is UV-stable, non-flammable, and fully recyclable, making it both versatile and environmentally friendly.

Versatility and functionality

Beyond its technical and structural applications, Spectrum HDPE can also be used as a cleaning filament, effectively removing material residues from the 3D printer’s nozzle.

Material characteristics

  • One of the world’s first HDPE filaments with Low Warp technology – printable on desktop 3D printers
  • Heat resistance above 110°C
  • Rockwell hardness of 80 HRM – high stiffness and mechanical strength
  • Excellent chemical resistance to acids, bases, oils, and solvents
  • Outstanding abrasion and crack resistance
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • UV-stable and weather-resistant
  • Fully recyclable
  • Can also serve as a cleaning filament

Applications

  • Chemically resistant containers and tanks
  • Machine components and guides exposed to abrasion
  • Housings, connectors, and structural parts
  • Technical components for industrial and laboratory use
  • Prototypes of lightweight, durable structures
  • Floating and waterproof elements
  • Cleaning filament for 3D printer maintenance

How to use

Nozzle temperature [°C]
260-290°C
Bed temperature [°C]
80-100°C
Recommeneded printing speed [mm/s]
30-200 mm/s
Cooling
0-50%
Enclosure
recommended for larger prints
Drybox recommended
No
Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended
No
Adhesive
not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)
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Where to buy

Order directly from the official Spectrum Filaments online shop.

A wide range of products

Wide portfolio consisting of over 50 filaments with a versatile range of properties and applications, divided into three segments: desktop easy-to-use, industrial grade and high performance.

High quality

Innovation, extrusion know-how and highest quality filaments are the pillars of Spectrum philosophy. Our team is working continously on the development of new materials and their applications.

European made

All filaments from our portfolio are in-house made. We use modern production lines equipped with non-standard solutions to obtain highest quality final product.

Professional technical support

Our qualified support team helps at every stage from material selection to the 3D printing process.

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