ReFuel™3D-Fuel Recycled Pro PCTG, 1.75mm
About product
ReFuel recycled Pro PCTG is an excellent way to try out Pro PCTG for the first time. Pro PCTG is like PETG on steroids with better impact toughness, better layer-to-layer adhesion, broader chemical resistance, more UV resistance, and a moisture absorption rate 1/3 that of PETG.
ReFuel™ is recycled filament from out-of-spec materials
Colors Vary - No Color Selection - AS-IS
Please Read:
This is the same filament material as our regular Pro PCTG, but is recycled from our in-house production waste. We've taken our Pro PCTG scraps and out of spec material (spools that were rejected during production due to over or under diameter readings), transition material and cut off waste and cut it into pellets that we can use to make filament!
It works great, prints great, and is otherwise almost equal to our normal Pro PCTG. We follow the same quality guidelines. We're just not printing the full-color labels and we're putting them in a plain brown box to keep costs low - we just sell it to recover the scrap material. We're making filament out of our own industrial scrap to keep it out of landfills and to provide a very usable material, especially for prototyping.
Color: Color will vary on this product. It is made of almost every color we make, and the darker colors seem to take charge. Depending on what we have reground, it could come in any shade of color in the future.
Since we mix ALL colors to make ReFuel, the colors will be mostly darker earth tones with black, brown, and red shades, but they can vary from grayish-white to nearly black. No color selection is available.
None are equal to our standard colors. Most likely, the items you receive in a single order will be all about the same shade and color as they will likely have been made as part of the same ReFuel production lot. (They are also boxed in plain brown boxes with no windows, so we can't even tell what color we pick when we ship them.)
3D-Fuel Pro PCTG is an easy-to-use PETG-like material designed for durable, clear, functional 3D printed parts.
Use Pro PCTG for parts where you want a strong balance of printability, durability, and clean visual appearance.
Chemical Resistance
| Chemical Type | Examples | PCTG Advantage | PETG Limitation | Comparison (CRR) |
| Alcohols | Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, methanol | Resists prolonged exposure without degrading or cracking. | Degrades or stress cracks with high alcohol concentrations over time. | 1.8 |
| Hydrocarbons | Hexane, heptane, gasoline, mineral spirits | Better resistance to hydrocarbon-based solvents. | Softens or weakens when exposed to hydrocarbons. | 2.0 |
| Acids | Acetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid | Maintains structural integrity in mild to moderately concentrated acids. | Degrades faster in acidic environments at higher concentrations. | 1.4 |
| Bases (Alkalis) | Sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide | Better resistance to strong alkalis. | May crack or degrade when exposed to strong bases. | 1.33 |
| Cleaning Agents | Bleach (sodium hypochlorite), industrial degreasers, detergent solutions | Withstands harsh cleaning agents without discoloration or damage. | Discolors, cracks, or loses properties with harsh cleaning agents over time. | 1.5 |
| Oils and Lubricants | Engine oils, hydraulic fluids, cutting oils | Resists degradation from prolonged exposure to oils. | Absorbs oils over time, potentially leading to swelling or weakening. | 1.6 |
| Ketones | Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) | Performs slightly better in low-concentration ketones. | Softens or dissolves more readily in ketone-rich environments. | 1.2 |
Color Reference
| Color Name | Display | Hex Code | Closest Pantone® |
| Natural | Clear | Clear | |
| Brightest White | #EBECEA | P 179-1 U | |
| Snow White | #F2F2ED | P 1-1 C | |
| Desert Tan | #C1AC98 | 15-1309 TPG | |
| Flat Dark Earth | #977B6C | 4257 CP | |
| Chocolate Brown | #58413B | P 67-16 C | |
| Bubblegum Pink | #EAAAB6 | 4064 UP | |
| Grape Purple | #5E528F | 7679 CP | |
| Cobalt Blue | #0C3681 | 2736 CP | |
| Ocean Blue | #0069A4 | 2935 CP | |
| Olive Green | #545746 | 176-15 C | |
| Grass Green | #4D9D5A | P 139-8 U | |
| LulzBot Green | #C8CB18 | 14-0443 TPG | |
| Daffodil Yellow | #FFC02C | 109 UP | |
| Tangerine Orange | #EF744C | 16-1349 TPG | |
| Fire Engine Red | #C73229 | P 52-16 C | |
| Iron Red | #8A292A | P 54-8 C | |
| Metallic Copper | #894D3F | 7601 CP | |
| Metallic Gold | #C58F4C | 16-0950 TPG | |
| Metallic Silver | #7D8081 | Cool Gray 11 U | |
| Industrial Gray | #858B8D | Cool Gray 10 U | |
| Charcoal Gray | #4D545A | 296 UP | |
| Midnight Black | #353535 | 19-4006 TPG | |
| Fluorescent Orange | #EA7A68 | P 45-5 U |
Quality:
3D-Fuel maintains control over the manufacturing process to help ensure consistent quality for every spool. Learn more about 3D-Fuel filament quality.
Diameter Tolerance:
Variable 3D filament diameters can cause significant problems in your 3D printer. A multi-axis laser measurement system is used to control filament diameter and ovality in real time during production.
Test Printing:
The 3D-Fuel test lab features multiple brands of 3D printers, including Bambu Lab, Creality3D, Prusa, Raise3D, MakerBot, LulzBot, FlashForge, and more. Test printing helps ensure that the filament provides consistent quality and reliable performance.
ReFuel recycled Pro PCTG is an excellent way to try out Pro PCTG for the first time. Pro PCTG is like PETG on steroids with better impact toughness, better layer-to-layer adhesion, broader chemical resistance, more UV resistance, and a moisture absorption rate 1/3 that of PETG.
ReFuel™ is recycled filament from out-of-spec materials
Colors Vary - No Color Selection - AS-IS
Please Read:
This is the same filament material as our regular Pro PCTG, but is recycled from our in-house production waste. We've taken our Pro PCTG scraps and out of spec material (spools that were rejected during production due to over or under diameter readings), transition material and cut off waste and cut it into pellets that we can use to make filament!
It works great, prints great, and is otherwise almost equal to our normal Pro PCTG. We follow the same quality guidelines. We're just not printing the full-color labels and we're putting them in a plain brown box to keep costs low - we just sell it to recover the scrap material. We're making filament out of our own industrial scrap to keep it out of landfills and to provide a very usable material, especially for prototyping.
Color: Color will vary on this product. It is made of almost every color we make, and the darker colors seem to take charge. Depending on what we have reground, it could come in any shade of color in the future.
Since we mix ALL colors to make ReFuel, the colors will be mostly darker earth tones with black, brown, and red shades, but they can vary from grayish-white to nearly black. No color selection is available.
None are equal to our standard colors. Most likely, the items you receive in a single order will be all about the same shade and color as they will likely have been made as part of the same ReFuel production lot. (They are also boxed in plain brown boxes with no windows, so we can't even tell what color we pick when we ship them.)
3D-Fuel Pro PCTG is an easy-to-use PETG-like material designed for durable, clear, functional 3D printed parts.
Use Pro PCTG for parts where you want a strong balance of printability, durability, and clean visual appearance.
Chemical Resistance
| Chemical Type | Examples | PCTG Advantage | PETG Limitation | Comparison (CRR) |
| Alcohols | Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, methanol | Resists prolonged exposure without degrading or cracking. | Degrades or stress cracks with high alcohol concentrations over time. | 1.8 |
| Hydrocarbons | Hexane, heptane, gasoline, mineral spirits | Better resistance to hydrocarbon-based solvents. | Softens or weakens when exposed to hydrocarbons. | 2.0 |
| Acids | Acetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid | Maintains structural integrity in mild to moderately concentrated acids. | Degrades faster in acidic environments at higher concentrations. | 1.4 |
| Bases (Alkalis) | Sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide | Better resistance to strong alkalis. | May crack or degrade when exposed to strong bases. | 1.33 |
| Cleaning Agents | Bleach (sodium hypochlorite), industrial degreasers, detergent solutions | Withstands harsh cleaning agents without discoloration or damage. | Discolors, cracks, or loses properties with harsh cleaning agents over time. | 1.5 |
| Oils and Lubricants | Engine oils, hydraulic fluids, cutting oils | Resists degradation from prolonged exposure to oils. | Absorbs oils over time, potentially leading to swelling or weakening. | 1.6 |
| Ketones | Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) | Performs slightly better in low-concentration ketones. | Softens or dissolves more readily in ketone-rich environments. | 1.2 |
Color Reference
| Color Name | Display | Hex Code | Closest Pantone® |
| Natural | Clear | Clear | |
| Brightest White | #EBECEA | P 179-1 U | |
| Snow White | #F2F2ED | P 1-1 C | |
| Desert Tan | #C1AC98 | 15-1309 TPG | |
| Flat Dark Earth | #977B6C | 4257 CP | |
| Chocolate Brown | #58413B | P 67-16 C | |
| Bubblegum Pink | #EAAAB6 | 4064 UP | |
| Grape Purple | #5E528F | 7679 CP | |
| Cobalt Blue | #0C3681 | 2736 CP | |
| Ocean Blue | #0069A4 | 2935 CP | |
| Olive Green | #545746 | 176-15 C | |
| Grass Green | #4D9D5A | P 139-8 U | |
| LulzBot Green | #C8CB18 | 14-0443 TPG | |
| Daffodil Yellow | #FFC02C | 109 UP | |
| Tangerine Orange | #EF744C | 16-1349 TPG | |
| Fire Engine Red | #C73229 | P 52-16 C | |
| Iron Red | #8A292A | P 54-8 C | |
| Metallic Copper | #894D3F | 7601 CP | |
| Metallic Gold | #C58F4C | 16-0950 TPG | |
| Metallic Silver | #7D8081 | Cool Gray 11 U | |
| Industrial Gray | #858B8D | Cool Gray 10 U | |
| Charcoal Gray | #4D545A | 296 UP | |
| Midnight Black | #353535 | 19-4006 TPG | |
| Fluorescent Orange | #EA7A68 | P 45-5 U |
Quality:
3D-Fuel maintains control over the manufacturing process to help ensure consistent quality for every spool. Learn more about 3D-Fuel filament quality.
Diameter Tolerance:
Variable 3D filament diameters can cause significant problems in your 3D printer. A multi-axis laser measurement system is used to control filament diameter and ovality in real time during production.
Test Printing:
The 3D-Fuel test lab features multiple brands of 3D printers, including Bambu Lab, Creality3D, Prusa, Raise3D, MakerBot, LulzBot, FlashForge, and more. Test printing helps ensure that the filament provides consistent quality and reliable performance.