{"product_id":"pro-pctg-fire-engine-red-1-75mm","title":"Pro PCTG, Fire Engine Red, 1.75mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3D-Fuel Pro PCTG Filament — 1.75mm, Up to 30× Tougher Than PETG, Superior Chemical Resistance, Greater Clarity, Lower Moisture Absorption, 25 Colors, Bambu AMS Compatible, Made in USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e3D-Fuel Pro PCTG\u003c\/strong\u003e is what PETG becomes when you\n  engineer it specifically for toughness, chemical exposure, and\n  long-term mechanical stability. Built on a\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCHDM-modified polyester resin\u003c\/strong\u003e that replaces PETG's\n  ethylene glycol with cyclohexane dimethanol, Pro PCTG delivers\n  \u003cstrong\u003eup to 30× greater impact toughness than PETG\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n  better clarity than PETG, meaningful chemical resistance across\n  alcohols, hydrocarbons, acids, and cleaning agents, and a\n  lower moisture absorption rate that makes it more forgiving to\n  store and print in humid environments. It prints without an\n  enclosure, runs on the same open-frame setup as PETG, and fits\n  the Bambu Lab AMS directly. If PETG is already your default\n  functional filament, Pro PCTG is the direct upgrade for every\n  application where PETG has let you down.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003ePrint temp is 260–280°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher than PETG.\n  All-metal hotend required. Verify your hotend is rated for sustained\n  use at this range before your first print.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBed temp 70–80°C required.\u003c\/strong\u003e PEI is strongly\n  recommended — like PETG, PCTG bonds aggressively to bare glass\n  and can damage the surface on removal.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNo enclosure needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Near-zero warping on\n  open-frame printers.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBambu AMS compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e AMS-compliant spool\n  (Oct 2023 and later). Older warehouse stock fits AMS with\n  lid cracked a few mm.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUp to 30× the Impact Toughness of PETG — Why PCTG Doesn't Crack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The toughness advantage of PCTG over PETG comes from a fundamental\n  difference in molecular architecture. PETG uses ethylene glycol\n  as its diol component, which produces a relatively rigid chain\n  that transfers impact energy as crack propagation.\n  PCTG substitutes \u003cstrong\u003ecyclohexane dimethanol (CHDM)\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n  which introduces a ring structure that makes the polymer chain\n  more ductile — it bends and absorbs energy under impact rather\n  than fracturing. In printed parts, this translates to\n  \u003cstrong\u003e20–50% higher impact resistance than PETG\u003c\/strong\u003e in\n  standardized testing, and up to 30× improvement in worst-case\n  scenarios involving drop impact or sudden shock loading.\n  Combined with better inter-layer bonding than PETG, Pro PCTG\n  eliminates the layer-delamination failure mode that makes PETG\n  parts unreliable under repeated stress.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical difference shows up in parts that see real-world abuse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePETG behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro PCTG behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDrop impact — enclosures, housings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCracks or chips on corner impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAbsorbs and distributes — does not shatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRepeated flex — clips, snap-fits, hinges\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStress whitening, eventual fracture\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaintains ductility through repeated cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLow-temperature environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBecomes brittle below ~10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRetains toughness at low temperatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDrone parts, propeller guards\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShatters on crash impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSurvives moderate impacts intact\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChemical Resistance — Where PCTG Outlasts PETG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  PETG's chemical resistance is adequate for clean environments\n  but degrades predictably when exposed to IPA, cleaning agents,\n  oils, and acidic or alkaline solutions over time. Pro PCTG's\n  CHDM-modified structure reduces the polar interaction sites\n  that allow chemical uptake, giving it measurably better\n  resistance across the chemicals most commonly encountered\n  in functional printing applications.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCTG Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePETG Limitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAlcohols\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIPA, ethanol, methanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eResists prolonged exposure without stress cracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStress cracks at high alcohol concentrations over time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.8×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHydrocarbons\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHexane, gasoline, mineral spirits\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBetter resistance to hydrocarbon-based solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoftens or weakens on hydrocarbon exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e2.0×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAcids\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAcetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaintains integrity in mild to moderate acid concentrations\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDegrades faster in acidic environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.4×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBases \/ Alkalis\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNaOH, KOH, ammonium hydroxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBetter resistance to strong alkalis\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMay crack or degrade under strong base exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.33×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCleaning agents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBleach, industrial degreasers, detergents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWithstands harsh cleaning without discoloration or damage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiscolors or loses properties with repeated harsh cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.5×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOils and lubricants\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEngine oil, hydraulic fluid, cutting oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eResists degradation from prolonged oil exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAbsorbs oils over time — swelling and weakening\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.6×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eKetones\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAcetone, MEK\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePerforms better in low-concentration ketone environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoftens or dissolves in ketone-rich environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e1.2×\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Moisture Absorption — More Forgiving to Print and Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  PETG absorbs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.2–0.3% moisture by weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  under prolonged humidity exposure, which causes stringing, bubbling,\n  surface defects, and reduced mechanical properties if the spool\n  isn't dried before printing. Pro PCTG's CHDM structure reduces\n  available polar interaction sites, lowering moisture absorption to\n  approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.1–0.2% by weight\u003c\/strong\u003e. In practical terms\n  this means Pro PCTG is more forgiving if you open a spool and\n  don't print it immediately, more stable in workshop environments\n  with fluctuating humidity, and less likely to produce moisture-induced\n  print defects without a pre-print drying cycle. Both materials\n  benefit from proper storage — vacuum sealed with desiccant —\n  but PCTG provides a wider window before moisture degrades\n  print quality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  When drying is needed: \u003cstrong\u003e60–70°C for 4–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in a\n  filament dryer or oven.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGreater Clarity Than PETG — 25 Colors Including Natural\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  In its Natural (uncolored) state, Pro PCTG produces clearer prints\n  than PETG Natural — the CHDM modification that improves toughness\n  also reduces the internal light scattering that gives PETG its\n  slightly hazy appearance. For light diffusion, fluid level windows,\n  and display applications, Natural Pro PCTG is the clearest standard\n  commodity filament available in the 3D-Fuel lineup.\n  The full range covers 25 Pantone®-referenced colors, all\n  AMS-compatible on the same base resin and print profile.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:13%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:18%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHex Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosest Pantone®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    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CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOcean Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#0069A4;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#0069A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2935 CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlive Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#545746;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#545746\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176-15 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrass Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#4D9D5A;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4D9D5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 139-8 U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLulzBot Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#C8CB18;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#C8CB18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-0443 TPG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaffodil Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#FFC02C;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#FFC02C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109 UP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTangerine Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#EF744C;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#EF744C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-1349 TPG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFire Engine Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#C73229;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#C73229\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 52-16 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#8A292A;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8A292A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 54-8 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#894D3F;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#894D3F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7601 CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#C58F4C;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#C58F4C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-0950 TPG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#7D8081;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7D8081\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool Gray 11 U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#858B8D;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#858B8D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool Gray 10 U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharcoal Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#4D545A;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4D545A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e296 UP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidnight Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#353535;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#353535\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19-4006 TPG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluorescent Orange ✦UV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#EA7A68;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#EA7A68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 45-5 U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85em;\"\u003e✦UV = fluoresces under UV\/blacklight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotend temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260–280°C (all-metal hotend required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended bed surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEI (preferred), BuildTak, WhamBam — avoid bare glass without release agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended print speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–250 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — near-zero warping on open-frame printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying (when needed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–70°C for 4–8 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~0.1–0.2% by weight (lower than PETG's ~0.2–0.3%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpact toughness vs PETG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50% higher (up to 30× in drop\/shock scenarios)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 Pantone®-referenced + Natural (clear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg (2.2 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMS-compatible (Oct 2023 and later)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum sealed with desiccant packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Pro PCTG is the correct choice any time PETG would be your default\n  but you need more — more toughness for parts that take drops or\n  repeated mechanical stress, more chemical resistance for parts\n  that see IPA, cleaning agents, or oils, more clarity for optical\n  applications in Natural, or more stability in humid storage and\n  printing environments. Specific applications where Pro PCTG\n  outperforms PETG directly: drone frames and propeller guards,\n  tool and electronics housings, living hinges and snap-fit\n  assemblies, fluid-contact or chemical-exposure parts, and\n  any outdoor or automotive part that needs to survive repeated\n  thermal cycling and cleaning without degrading. If you're\n  already printing in PETG and your parts are failing under\n  impact, stress-cracking from IPA cleaning, or delaminating\n  under load — switch to Pro PCTG on the same printer setup\n  with a temperature increase and no other changes required.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.3dfuel.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/22046343945495-Pro-PCTG-Print-Profiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Pro PCTG Print Profiles — Bambu Lab and more\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5339\/6848\/files\/TDS-Essentium-PCTG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Technical Data Sheet (TDS) — Pro PCTG\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5339\/6848\/files\/SDS-Essentium-PCTG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — Pro PCTG\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.3dfuel.com\/pages\/filament-quality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Learn more about 3D-Fuel filament quality\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Compare with\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/petg-filament\"\u003ePro PETG\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all\n  engineering-grade options at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-filament\"\u003e3D Printer Filament\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3D-Fuel","offers":[{"title":"Pro PCTG \/ 1kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Fire Engine Red","offer_id":52735619662118,"sku":"E4504","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro PCTG \/ 4kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Fire Engine Red","offer_id":52735619694886,"sku":"E4704","price":115.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/pro-pctg-fire-engine-red-175mm-585123.jpg?v=1773259210","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/pro-pctg-fire-engine-red-1-75mm","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}