Collection: Filament Dry Boxes & Heated Dryers

Stringing, bubbling, and weak layer adhesion are symptoms of moisture-saturated filament. Hygroscopic materials (Nylon, PETG, TPU, PC) absorb moisture within hours; steam in the hotend compromises quality and strength. The fix is systematic moisture control: dry saturated spools, store them in controlled conditions, and feed moisture-free filament directly to the printer.

Filament Dry Boxes (Storage & Prevention)

• Function: Protect already-dry filament, maintain low humidity, enable feed- through while printing.
• Types: Desiccant-based sealed containers and active heated dry boxes for low-temp maintenance.
• Ideal for: Humid environments, multiple open spools, long-term storage.

Heated Filament Dryers (Active Removal)

• Function: Restore wet filament with precise, material-specific temperatures (40°C–80°C).
• Ideal for: Rescuing exposed spools, prepping engineering materials (Nylon, PC), high-stakes jobs.
• Workflow: Dry to restore, then move to a dry box for storage/printing.

Critical (must dry + store): Nylon, Polycarbonate (PC), PVA/BVOH, TPU.

High priority: PETG, ABS, ASA.

Guide: Nylon 12–24h at 70–80°C; PETG 4–6h at 55–65°C (check your dryer’s guide for specifics).

• Mechanical performance: Nylon can lose up to 85% tensile strength when wet.
• Cost savings: Extends shelf life of expensive engineering filaments.
• Production reliability: Removes a major failure mode; improves throughput.

Moisture-related failures are predictable and preventable. Browse our curated dry boxes and heated dryers, or speak with us for material-specific guidance.

Contact: We understand Australian humidity and can recommend drying protocols, system selection, and workflow integration. Local warranty and support via AddLabs Sydney.