3DXTech FireWire FR-ABS UL94 V-0 Flame-Retardant ABS — USA-Made 3D Printing Filament
UL94 V-0 Flame-Retardant ABS — USA-Made 3D Printing Filament
FireWire™ FR-ABS is a flame-retardant ABS built on a UL94 V-0 rated base resin — durable, sturdy parts with self-extinguishing behavior for safety-critical work. It prints more smoothly than most industrial-grade materials while holding excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability. Compounded in 3DXTech's 68,000 sq-ft Grand Rapids, Michigan facility. Full specifications →
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USA-made flame-retardant ABS, on a UL94 V-0 rated base resin, with a published datasheet behind it.
3DXTech compounds FireWire FR-ABS in Grand Rapids, Michigan with published print and material data — no mystery filament. Rev1 Technologies is your authorized 3DXTech reseller and US support partner, Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Durable ABS parts that resist ignition — and put themselves out.
FireWire FR-ABS delivers the durability and easy printing of ABS with one critical addition: a UL94 V-0 rated flame-retardant base resin. When exposed to flame it chars and self-extinguishes rather than sustaining a fire, making it the right choice for enclosures, housings, and components where fire risk is a real design constraint. 3DXTech compounds it in the USA into consistent, printable filament so you can build safety-critical parts on the printer you already own.
Flame resistance without giving up printability.
A self-extinguishing ABS you can run on standard hardware.
Most flame-retardant polymers are hard to print — high temperatures, exotic hardware, brittle parts. FireWire FR-ABS is engineered to print more smoothly than most industrial-grade materials while keeping the mechanical strength and dimensional stability engineers expect from ABS. You get UL94 V-0 base-resin flame performance from a filament that runs on any capable heated-bed printer with a standard brass nozzle.
Engineered to minimize fire risk.
FireWire FR-ABS is built on a UL94 V-0 rated base resin — the highest common flammability classification for 3D-printing polymers — so parts contribute far less to fire propagation than standard ABS.
Flames self-extinguish within seconds and no flaming drips ignite below — the strictest common UL94 vertical-burn class.
On flame exposure the material chars and goes out rather than continuing to burn, reducing fire spread.
A 95°C heat-deflection temperature keeps parts stable in warm enclosures and near heat-generating electronics.
Ideal where flame retardance is a requirement — helping parts meet fire-safety expectations in regulated sectors.
Flame retardancy without collapsing mechanicals — parts stay sturdy and dimensionally stable.
3DXTech publishes the FR-ABS data sheet with test standards — no undocumented "fireproof" claims.
Real engineering properties, from the published TDS.
3DXTech's published FireWire FR-ABS values (TDS v3.0), tested on an open-source FDM/FFF machine — 0.4 mm nozzle, 0.25 mm layer, 100% infill, ISO methods.
Strength at break (ISO 527) — sturdy, load-bearing parts.
Stiffness under load (ISO 527) — parts hold their shape.
Ductility at break (ISO 527) — rigid, dimensionally stable behavior.
Strong in bending (ISO 178), backed by a 2250 MPa flexural modulus.
High bending stiffness (ISO 178) for rigid structural parts.
Density per ISO 1183 — slightly denser than standard ABS from the FR compounding.
Runs like ABS — standard nozzle, enclosure and ventilation.
3DXTech's recommended starting conditions. FR-ABS is unfilled and non-abrasive so no hardened nozzle is needed — but direct ventilation is required and it has a more pronounced odor than standard ABS while printing.
Standard ABS hotend range (TDS specimen run at 235°C) — no high-temperature hardware required.
A hot bed with a suitable adhesive gives reliable first-layer grip and reduces warp.
An enclosure keeps ambient temperature stable and helps large parts resist warping and cracking.
FR-ABS has a more pronounced odor than standard ABS — print with direct ventilation.
No hardened nozzle needed — the FR-ABS blend is unfilled and non-abrasive, so a standard 0.4 mm brass nozzle is fine.
ABS is mildly hygroscopic; drying at 80°C for ~4 hours gives the best surface and consistency.
FireWire flame-retardant filament, in 3DXTech's own words
Built for parts where fire risk is a design constraint.
From automotive and aerospace to consumer electronics and industrial equipment, flame-retardant materials like FireWire FR-ABS help minimize fire risk, support compliance with safety standards, and improve long-term reliability — especially for anything printing electrical housings, connectors, or parts that see heat up to 95°C.
Check the reel fits your printer.
Standard spool dimensions — confirm it fits your AMS or dry box.
3DXTech ships FireWire FR-ABS on consistent, standard reels.
Before you buy, check the outer diameter, width, and center bore against your printer's spool holder, automated material system, or drybox. Open the full 3DXTech reel infographic for the exact dimensions of the 750 g and 2 kg spools.
View reel dimensions →FR-ABS vs. standard ABS vs. FR-PC-ABS.
Approximate positioning among the common ABS-family filaments — confirm exact figures against each technical data sheet.
3DXTech's published property chart.
The quick-reference numbers, straight from the manufacturer — click the chart to enlarge it.
3DXTech publishes a property chart for FireWire FR-ABS so you can size it up fast. It's small on the page — click it to read the full-size version — and the same figures are in the readable specifications table below, with the complete mechanical, thermal, and flammability data.
| FireWire FR-ABS | Standard ABS | FireWire FR-PC-ABS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame rating (base resin) | UL94 V-0 | Not rated (HB typical) | UL94 V-0 |
| Ease of printing | Easy (ABS-like) | Easy | Moderate |
| Heat deflection (0.45 MPa) | 95°C | ~95°C | Higher |
| Tensile strength | 45 MPa | ~42 MPa | Higher |
| Toughness | Durable, rigid | Durable, ductile | Higher impact |
| Printer needs | Heated bed + enclosure + ventilation | Heated bed + enclosure | Heated bed + enclosure |
| Best for | Flame-retardant ABS parts | General durable parts | Flame-retardant, higher-temp/impact parts |
Qualitative comparison among common ABS-family filaments; confirm exact properties against each TDS. Prices vary by reel size and date.
3DXTech FireWire FR-ABS Technical Data
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Datasheet & Print Support
Everything you need to qualify and print FireWire FR-ABS.
WHY REV1 TECH
Authorized 3DXTech Reseller. Engineering-Materials Specialists.
Rev1 Technologies is an authorized 3DXTech reseller in Auburn Hills, MI, supplying genuine USA-made filament with real print support.
We help you pick the right polymer, dial in the profile, and keep production running.
FAQ
3DXTech FireWire FR-ABS — Common Questions
What does UL94 V-0 mean?
UL94 V-0 is the strictest common vertical-burn flammability class: on flame exposure the material stops burning within seconds and any drips do not ignite material below. FireWire FR-ABS is built on a V-0 rated base resin (tested at 1.5 mm), so parts self-extinguish rather than sustaining a fire.
Do I need a special printer?
No exotic hardware. You need a printer with a heated bed (100–110°C) and a hotend that reaches 220–240°C. An enclosure is recommended to prevent warping, and direct ventilation is required because FR-ABS has a more pronounced odor than standard ABS.
Do I need a hardened nozzle?
No. FireWire FR-ABS is unfilled and non-abrasive — unlike glass- or carbon-fiber filaments — so a standard 0.4 mm brass nozzle prints it without accelerated wear.
Why does it smell more than regular ABS?
The flame-retardant chemistry gives FR-ABS a more pronounced odor while printing. 3DXTech requires direct ventilation for this grade — run it in a ventilated space or an enclosure vented to outside air.
What sizes and colors are available?
FireWire FR-ABS is offered in Black, in 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameters, on 750 g and 2 kg reels. Ask us about bulk quantities.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes — 3DXTech manufactures and compounds FireWire FR-ABS in its 68,000 sq-ft facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with published data and lot traceability.