3d Printer Filament Storage

The lid is designed with silicone seal and 4 strong clamps that pull down the lid to the container to create a perfect seal.

3d printer filament storage. Filaments used for 3d printing purposes are polymers meaning they can be broken down in a process known as hydrolysis. Engineer and 3d printing enthusiast richrap shows us how to create diy heated drybox for 3d printing filament for under 20. The list of things you need is nicely short and as i said inexpensive. Tubing or pneumatic coupler with ptfe tube to guide your filament through.

By tyler koslow aug 11 2019. The filaments may be sensitive to moisture in the air but preventing moisture uptake isnt very hard at all. The printdry filament container is a solution for the storage of single spools. Bag of 20 30 silica gel desiccant packs 799 1099 box of good quality gallon plastic storage bags 999.

Other tools such a knife scissors drill drill bits and a hot glue gun. Also a vacuum hand pump is included to remove the remaining air in the container. All the stuff youll need to keep your filaments dry are readily available and are all quite affordable. Filament spool holder 8mm smooth rod with 3d printed holders to keep filament suspended.

The silica packs are reusable many times over by drying them out in the oven and re activating them and the plastic bags are durable and also reusable. Bag of silica gel or dessicant to absorb moisture. The containers can be stacked easily to save space. The seal in the lid ensures that the box is airtight and reliably keeps moisture out.

20 diy heated dry box for filament storage. In it i explain why humidity is bad for your filament that it can lead to a lot of 3d printing problems that certain filament types are more hygroscopic than others and that the best way to prevent filament degradation due to humidity is proper storage. It sounds mundane but proper care and storage of your filaments play a big part in having a hassle free 3d printing experience. Our printdry storage containers are made with a durable plastic that is see though so that you can see what type and amount of filament left on the spool without having to open the container.