Spectrum SafeGuard PLA DEEP BLACK 1.75mm 0,25kg

Surface protection with antibacterial technology

SafeGuard PLA is an advanced antibacterial 3D printing filament designed to protect surfaces from harmful microbes, viruses, biofilm, fouling and mold. ISO 22196 tests conducted on 3D-printed specimens show that SafeGuard PLA is over 99.9% more hygienic than standard PLA. Tested against E. coli and Staphylococcus – two of the most common bacterial strains – these results confirm the effectiveness of SafeGuard PLA in preventing most related microorganisms from adhering to your 3D prints. This makes the material highly suitable for producing items that require a high level of hygiene.

One of the key advantages of SafeGuard PLA is its ever-lasting effectiveness. Unlike traditional copper or silver-based solutions, SafeGuard PLA does not lose its antibacterial properties over time. The product is 100% biocide-free, meaning it contains no chemical substances that could leach from the material and pose a risk. The technology behind SafeGuard PLA is completely safe, non-toxic, and prevents the migration of active substances, thereby reducing the risk of bacteria developing resistance to its effects.

SafeGuard PLA is ideal for producing everyday items, such as kitchen products and aquarium decorations, where it significantly reduces the growth of algae and biofilm.
The responsibility for the use of SafeGuard PLA and its applications rests entirely with the user. To ensure the highest level of safety, 3D printed items must undergo separate testing, especially when used in environments with elevated hygiene risks.

Material characteristics

• Long-lasting effectiveness
  Unlike copper or silver-based solutions, SafeGuard PLA retains its antibacterial properties over time
• Biocide-free
  SafeGuard PLA contains no biocides, making it safe to use and preventing the migration of active substances from the material
• No migration
  The technology behind SafeGuard PLA is fully integrated and does not cause any leaching of substances, preventing bacteria from developing resistance to the product’s effects
• Versatile applications
  Ideal for 3D printing a variety of items, such as aquarium decorations where it significantly reduces the growth of algae and biofilm, as well as other utility items that require protection against microorganisms and high hygiene standards

Applications

• functional prototyping
• tooling
• concept and demo prototyping of designed finished and semi-finished products
• industrial design
• parts that require high impact strength

VERIFY YOUR SPOOL – the most precise quality control system on  the market
Filament for 3D printers is manufactured by the method of free extrusion, which is one of the most difficult processing techniques by extrusion, due to the particularly significant impact of process parameters on product dimensions and material homogenization.

During the production each 1mm of Spectrum Filament is being continuously measured in 2 axes with ±0.8µm accuracy, which allow obtaining a high-quality final product. To prove this, Spectrum Filaments, as one of the few manufacturers in the world, has introduced the possibility of online presentation, individually for each manufactured spool:

the course of diameter on the entire length of the spool,
mean diameter,
ovality,
standard deviation.
Precise survey guarantees that Spectrum Filaments products meet rigorous market requirements.