PEEK · Engineering Filament
Nanovia PEEK-CF - Filament Specification & Printing Guide
Engineering specifications for Nanovia PEEK-CF, a PEEK 3D printing filament with a 155°C heat deflection temperature -- covering nozzle, enclosure, and drying requirements.
- Polymer Base
- PEEK
- Heat Deflection Temp
- 155°C
- Nozzle / Hotend
- Hardened Steel Required
- Enclosure
- Active Heated Chamber
Nanovia PEEK-CF
Nanovia PEEK-CF is a PEEK filament rated to a 155°C heat deflection temperature. This page collects its hardware, environmental, and handling requirements in one place so you can confirm your printer is up to the job before you load the spool.
Material Overview
Nanovia PEEK-CF is an engineering-grade 3D printing filament built on a PEEK polymer base. With a heat deflection temperature of 155°C, it is engineered for functional parts that must hold their shape under load and elevated service temperatures — jigs, fixtures, brackets, ducting, and end-use components that would deform in a commodity material.
Selecting Nanovia PEEK-CF is a systems decision, not just a spool decision: the polymer base dictates your hotend, your chamber, and your drying workflow. The sections below translate the manufacturer’s data into the concrete hardware and environmental requirements your printer must satisfy.
At a glance
- Polymer base: PEEK
- Heat deflection temperature: 155°C
- Nozzle requirement: Hardened Steel Required
- Enclosure requirement: Active Heated Chamber
Hardware & Environmental Requirements
The table below summarizes the hardware and environmental prerequisites for printing Nanovia PEEK-CF. Always confirm final values against the manufacturer’s official technical data sheet.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Polymer Base | PEEK |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 155°C |
| Nozzle / Hotend | Hardened Steel Required |
| Enclosure | Active Heated Chamber |
| Manufacturer TDS | Download Technical Data Sheet |
Nozzle & Hotend
Nanovia PEEK-CF is an abrasive, fibre-reinforced filament. The carbon or glass fillers will rapidly erode a soft nozzle, so a hardened steel hotend (or a carbide/tool-steel alternative) is mandatory. Expect noticeably higher extrusion torque as well, so confirm your extruder can sustain the flow before running long prints. CSV designation: Hardened Steel Required.
Enclosure & Chamber
Nanovia PEEK-CF is a high-temperature engineering polymer that demands an actively heated chamber. A passive enclosure alone cannot hold the ambient temperature this material needs to avoid warping, delamination, and interlayer cracking. Plan for a chamber capable of sustained elevated temperature and preheat the build volume before the first layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print Nanovia PEEK-CF with a standard brass nozzle?
No. Nanovia PEEK-CF is abrasive and will destroy a brass nozzle in short order. You must use a hardened steel (or carbide) nozzle — a tool-steel upgrade protects the hotend and keeps extrusion consistent over the life of the spool.
Does Nanovia PEEK-CF require an enclosure?
Nanovia PEEK-CF is a high-temperature engineering polymer that demands an actively heated chamber. A passive enclosure alone cannot hold the ambient temperature this material needs to avoid warping, delamination, and interlayer cracking. Plan for a chamber capable of sustained elevated temperature and preheat the build volume before the first layer.
Does Nanovia PEEK-CF need to be dried before printing?
PEEK is a high-temperature polymer that demands aggressive drying. Dry at 120-150 °C for at least 4-6 hours (per the manufacturer’s schedule) before printing, and keep it in a dry, heated environment throughout the print. Residual moisture destroys mechanical performance.