{"product_id":"airless-basketball-flexi-pla-505b-filament","title":"Airless Basketball Flexi PLA 505B Filament 1KG","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING SOON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-orders now available. Special pre-order price only valid while pre-order stocks last or until stock arrives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArriving in January 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e【Super Bounce】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirless basketball filament is a newly launched product which is completely different from the normal TPU, PLA, and TPC printing and other similar filaments on the market.\u003cbr\u003eThe Airless basketball filament has high bounce performance, and is one of the only filaments on the market that is as close as possible to realistic basketball bounce performance.\u003cbr\u003eAirless basketball filament is a special high-bounce filament designated by airless basketball model designers and original authors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9969%; height: 97.949px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.5553%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.2478%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.5553%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.2478%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e±0.02mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.5553%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eRecommended Printing Temp:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.2478%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e190℃ - 220℃\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.5553%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eRecommended Print Bed Temp:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.2478%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e40℃ - 60 ℃\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.5553%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eRecommended Max Volumetric Speed:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.2478%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e6mm³\/s - 8mm³\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the item I printed not bounce well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoor bounce could possibly be caused by an improperly designed STL or 3MF file. The material's bounce is dependent on the design file. It is recommended to use the STL file provided upon purchase of the filament. It is highly recommended when using other designs to ensure that there is a dual-layer, as this is integral to ensure high bouncability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did the printed item crack up so soon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNormally, the filament will not crack. Please check the print settings. It is usually suggested to use the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOuter walls: 4-5 layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Walls: 4-5 layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfill: ≥35%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended to use an enclosed printer, as fluctuations in temperature and humidity may affect layer adhesion, which will cause prints to crack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the recommended nozzle sizes 0.5mm - 0.6mm, with a preference for 0.6mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe filament is highly flexible on the spool, thus, filament extrusion is susceptible to any accidental external force, which can lead to a decrease in extrusion during printing. Any fluctuation in filament extrusion may result in layer height defects and a drastic decrease in print quality. A larger nozzle ensure the extrusion amount remains relatively stable during printing and slight variances do not greatly affect the print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller nozzles can be used, but defects are much more likely if the environment is not kept clear of any potential factors that may interfere with the filament during printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to do when the print fails to stick to the build plate \/ print bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease clean the print bed with a solvent or cleaning agent that can safely remove any residual oils or debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet the bed temperature for the first layer to 80℃ and drop the temperature to 45℃ after the third layer to ensure proper bed adhesion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to remove the print if it is stuck to the plate \/ bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat the bed to 90℃ first, and then allow enough time for the filament to react to the heat. Please ensure the necessary protective measures are followed to avoid burns from high temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does changing the model scale affect bounce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thickness of the print walls and other factors are proportionally scaled to ensure proper bounce. Altering the scale of the model affects these factors in turn, which affects the bounce of the item. The thinner and smaller the walls of the print, the less bounce, as the material can no longer properly disperse the kinetic energy between the layers to ensure a higher output. It is recommended to not scale the model down to less than 60%, as the proportional bounce will be unsatisfactory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the model not supported or supported too much?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe provided model for the airless basketball is uniquely designed for this filament's specific characteristics. The default printer set in the 3MF file is a Bambu printer. Importing the 3MF into another slice may affect the supports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen using the STL file, you will need to manually set the supports. It is recommended to only support the bottom of the model, and to ensure no supports are inside the model as well. It is recommended to import the 3MF file into the relevant slicer and edit as required if you are unfamiliar with setting supports manually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this filament only be used to print airless basketballs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a flexible filament designed specifically for use in airless basketball. However, other flexible or bouncing models can be printed using this filament - these features will be affected by the model, such as size, wall thickness, infill, and if the model is proportionally scaled as to be able to properly distribute the kinetic energy for the required task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should be done if the filament is damp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended to dry at a constant temperature of 50℃ - 60℃ for 6 - 8 hours before printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this filament safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe material of this filament is biodegradable and is non-toxic to the environment and to the human body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sting 3D","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":51038925193355,"sku":"505FPLA06OR","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":51038925226123,"sku":"505FPLA02BL","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":51038925258891,"sku":"505BFPLA-BK","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":51038925291659,"sku":"505BFPLA-WH","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellow Orange White","offer_id":51038925324427,"sku":"505FPLARA01","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Orange White","offer_id":51038925357195,"sku":"505FPLARA02","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red Purple White","offer_id":51038925389963,"sku":"505FPLARA03","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/3424\/2699\/files\/Sting3D-AirlessBasketball-Main-1.png?v=1793693040","url":"https:\/\/tonerandink.co.za\/products\/airless-basketball-flexi-pla-505b-filament","provider":"tonerandink.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}