Wet 3D printing filament can cause all sorts of issues. In fact, many of the issues that hotends or nozzles get blamed for can actually be traced back to filament that has absorbed too much moisture. Our facility is located in humid Florida, so we set out to find an easy way to keep the humidity from killing our prints. The Filament Drying Desiccant was the result.
- Activated alumina desiccant is 10x more powerful than comparable silica gel, and is non-toxic!
- Creates enough of a relative humidity (Rh) gradient to absorb both surface moisture and water particles captured inside the filament
- Stainless steel canister is perfectly sized to fit in the center of your filament spool
- Desiccant is infinitely rechargeable in the stainless steel container
- Made in USA!
To use simply remove the outer shrink wrap and pop off the cap, then insert the canister into the center of your filament spool. Store the spool in an airtight container and watch the humidity drop! More information can be found here.
NOTE: Desiccants work by absorbing moisture in their surroundings. The Filament Drying Desiccant is super good at this job, but even it will get saturated with water molecules eventually. To recharge it, simply toss the whole canister into an oven at 200 °C or more for 2 hours to remove the water. DO NOT MICROWAVE.
Please contact us for filament and desiccant drying service.
Want to see testing to verify our Filament Drying Desiccant is as amazing as we say it is? Check out our Desiccant Activation Testing White Paper!
Don't think wet filament is a problem? Take a look at Stefan's (CNC Kitchen) video on the topic:
How do I install and use the Filament Drying Desiccant?
Remove the outer shrink wrap, pop off the cap, and insert the canister into the center of your filament spool. Store the spool in an airtight container to maintain low humidity.
What makes this desiccant more effective than silica gel?
Activated alumina desiccant is 10x more powerful than comparable silica gel and is non-toxic.
How do I recharge the desiccant after it becomes saturated?
Toss the whole canister into an oven at 200 C or more for 2 hours to remove the water; do not microwave.
Where should the desiccant be placed and how does it fit on the spool?
The stainless steel canister is perfectly sized to fit in the center of your filament spool; after use, store the spool in an airtight container.
Is there additional information or services available?
Made in USA. You can view the Desiccant Activation Testing White Paper and contact us for filament and desiccant drying service.
Description
Wet 3D printing filament can cause all sorts of issues. In fact, many of the issues that hotends or nozzles get blamed for can actually be traced back to filament that has absorbed too much moisture. Our facility is located in humid Florida, so we set out to find an easy way to keep the humidity from killing our prints. The Filament Drying Desiccant was the result.
- Activated alumina desiccant is 10x more powerful than comparable silica gel, and is non-toxic!
- Creates enough of a relative humidity (Rh) gradient to absorb both surface moisture and water particles captured inside the filament
- Stainless steel canister is perfectly sized to fit in the center of your filament spool
- Desiccant is infinitely rechargeable in the stainless steel container
- Made in USA!
To use simply remove the outer shrink wrap and pop off the cap, then insert the canister into the center of your filament spool. Store the spool in an airtight container and watch the humidity drop! More information can be found here.
NOTE: Desiccants work by absorbing moisture in their surroundings. The Filament Drying Desiccant is super good at this job, but even it will get saturated with water molecules eventually. To recharge it, simply toss the whole canister into an oven at 200 °C or more for 2 hours to remove the water. DO NOT MICROWAVE.
Please contact us for filament and desiccant drying service.
Want to see testing to verify our Filament Drying Desiccant is as amazing as we say it is? Check out our Desiccant Activation Testing White Paper!
Don't think wet filament is a problem? Take a look at Stefan's (CNC Kitchen) video on the topic:
FAQ
How do I install and use the Filament Drying Desiccant?
Remove the outer shrink wrap, pop off the cap, and insert the canister into the center of your filament spool. Store the spool in an airtight container to maintain low humidity.
What makes this desiccant more effective than silica gel?
Activated alumina desiccant is 10x more powerful than comparable silica gel and is non-toxic.
How do I recharge the desiccant after it becomes saturated?
Toss the whole canister into an oven at 200 C or more for 2 hours to remove the water; do not microwave.
Where should the desiccant be placed and how does it fit on the spool?
The stainless steel canister is perfectly sized to fit in the center of your filament spool; after use, store the spool in an airtight container.
Is there additional information or services available?
Made in USA. You can view the Desiccant Activation Testing White Paper and contact us for filament and desiccant drying service.
Related products
Related products
