Durable filament for moving and sliding components

igus iglidur i180-BL-PF is an engineering tribofilament specially developed for producing functional parts exposed to friction and wear. Integrated solid lubricants reduce the coefficient of friction, making the material ideal for 3D printing components that move, slide or operate in mutual contact.

The black version is also suitable for visible functional parts, prototypes and small-batch production. The material combines good mechanical strength, high wear resistance and a long-term operating temperature of up to 100 °C.

Typical applications

• plain bearings and sliding guides,
• gears and transmission components,
• lead nuts and threaded nuts,
• guide elements and rollers,
• functional prototypes,
• replacement parts exposed to friction,
• small-batch production of moving components.

Self-lubricating operation and low wear

The tribologically optimized composition contains solid lubricants dispersed directly in the material. Printed components can therefore operate without additional oil or grease in many applications. This helps reduce maintenance, contamination of the surroundings and operational downtime.

The material is particularly suitable for dynamic applications with higher peripheral speeds, where standard filaments may not provide sufficient service life.

Thermal and mechanical resistance

iglidur i180-BL-PF can be used continuously at temperatures of up to 100 °C and for short periods at up to 120 °C. The recommended operating temperature range starts at −40 °C. This combination makes it suitable for more demanding engineering parts and environments where standard materials could soften or wear more quickly.

3D printing recommendations

To achieve reliable results, a 3D printer with an enclosed build chamber is required. The recommended nozzle temperature is 250–260 °C and the heated bed temperature is 90–110 °C. For good first-layer adhesion, it is recommended to use an adhesive film or a suitable igus adhesion agent for tribofilaments.

Part cooling is not essential; however, printing with active cooling is also possible after properly tuning the print profile.

Why choose iglidur i180-BL-PF

• High wear resistance in moving applications
• Low coefficient of friction when in contact with metal surfaces
• Integrated solid lubricants for self-lubricating operation
• Long-term temperature resistance up to 100 °C
• Good combination of strength and tribological properties
• Black color suitable for both engineering and visible parts
• Suitable for producing prototypes, replacement parts and small batches

An enclosed FDM/FFF printer capable of reaching the required nozzle and bed temperatures is recommended for processing the material.

Key features:

• Self-lubricating tribofilament for moving and sliding components
• High wear resistance even in dynamic applications
• Low coefficient of friction when in contact with metal surfaces
• Long-term operating temperature up to 100 °C
• Short-term temperature resistance up to 120 °C
• Suitable for plain bearings, gears and lead nuts
• Integrated solid lubricants help reduce the need for external lubrication
• Black version suitable for both engineering and visible parts
• Designed for printing in an enclosed FDM/FFF printer
• Suitable for functional prototypes, replacement parts and small-batch production