Nov 14, 2017 | By Tess
Chinese 3D printing filament company eSUN has announced a new product which is sure to keep your filaments protected and moisture-free. The multi-function filament storage container, called eBOX, is set to launch at 3D printing expo formnext, which kicks off today in Frankfurt, Germany.
While plastic may seem like a hardy material, 3D printing filaments can suffer adverse effects when exposed to elements such as moisture and dust—two things which are unfortunately common in most interior environments.
Materials such as PVA, nylon, and PC, especially, have hygroscopic characteristics which means that they absorb water from the atmosphere. While this may be undetectable when looking at the roll of filament, the moisture absorption can begin to cause problems while printing, such as bubbles, inconsistent layers, and even bad surface finishes.
To combat this problem, eSUN has developed the eBOX, a moisture and dust proof filament storage box which promises to protect your filaments.
Each eBOX is built to encase one roll of filament (of either 1.75, 2.85, or 3 mm in diameter), which can be inserted directly into the box as there is no central axis rack. In addition to its moisture-proof and dust-proof features, the eBOX also integrates a weighing function. This, says the company, can provide realtime feedback to users about how much filament they have left on a roll.
Essentially, when a roll of filament is placed inside the eBOX, a small LED-backlit LCD screen will display the filament’s weight. As the 3D printer progressively uses up the filament, the user can visualize how much filament is left by seeing the spool’s decreasing weight. This, in turn, will allow the user to switch out a roll when necessary and cut back on wasted filament.
Aside from its weighing function, the eBOX storage container integrates a dust-free seal and a special drying bag slot, which enable users to keep their filaments safe from both compromising agents.
According to eSUN, users not only have the option of protecting their filaments from moisture, but can use the eBOX to dry out filaments which may have been exposed to water molecules. That is, users can set a drying time and heating temperature for the eBOX, which will proceed to dry out the filament spool. Users can keep track of the box temperature by looking at the display screen.
Finally, eSUN’s new eBOX product comes with an anti-skid pad. In a bid to make their product as efficient as possible, eSUN also integrated a feature which automatically turns the LCD display screen off to save power when not in use.
eSUN was founded in Shenzhen, China in 2002 and began manufacturing polymer-based 3D printing materials as early as 2007. The company currently offers a number of 3D printing filaments, including PLA, ABS, PVA, HIPS, PA, PC, conductive filaments, and more.
Visitors of the formnext 2017 trade show will be able to get a first glimpse of eSUN’s latest 3D printing product. So far, no price has been attached to the eBOX filament storage box.
You can check out the product’s full specifications below:
Package Size | 249(L)×138(W)×272.5(H) |
Product Size | 215(L)×104(W)×238.5(H) |
Maximum capacity | Φ200×73(H) |
Product weight | 950 g |
Rated power | AC100-240V~50/60Hz |
Power output | DC12V~2A |
Power of drying heater | 24 W |
Maximum temperature | 80 ℃ |
Weighing power | 0.1 W |
Weighing load | 2 kg |
Weighing error | ±0.02 g |
Filament diameter | 1.75 mm/2.85 mm/3 mm |
Posted in 3D Printer Accessories
Maybe you also like:
- Fight moisture-related 3D printing issues with PrintDry filament dryer, now available on Kickstarter
- ColorPod 3D printer add-on can now 3D print full color edible candies
- Type A Machines promises multicolor 3D printing via Mosaic Palette multi-filament accessory
- New 3D printer tool offers Z-stage positioning, bed alignment & humidity monitoring from $56
- 3M Japan fights warping and 3D print removal problems with special polyester print bed sheet
- Eliminate warping, scraping, and taping with the LokBuild 3D printing surface for FDM printers
- SHRED-Buddy3D Recycler turns bottles, leftover filament bits & fishing line into pellets for 3D printing
- Ultimaker 2 GO releases backpack for any 3D printer enthusiast always on the move
- Want to laser engrave onto metal with a $200 3D printer adapter? Here's how.
- Want to engrave laser engrave onto meta with a $200 3D printer adapter? Here's how.
- Unfold improves unusual 3D printed ceramics using ViscoTec FDD technology
- Mechaduino: an open-source industrial servo motor for 3D printers, CNC machines & more
- Fixing 3D prints becomes easier than ever with the UV LED-powered Bondic 3D Liquid Plastic Welder
- Sculpteo's patent-pending 3D print Smoothing Beautifier readies itself for beta phase
- Dry and feed 3D printing filaments while printing with $79 PrintDry device
- Polysher gives 3D printable Nikoss’ Toys the perfect finish