ASA QBL Filaments – Outdoor & UV Resistant Functional Filament (1.75mm)
For gardeners who need parts that survive heat, sun, moisture, and real outdoor conditions.
QBL Filaments ASA is a professional-grade 3D printing filament purpose-selected for gardening, grow rooms, greenhouses, subfloor installs, and permanent outdoor plant setups. Unlike PLA or PETG, ASA is engineered to handle long-term UV exposure, elevated temperatures, and harsh conditions without fading, embrittlement, or structural failure.
This is filament for serious functional use — not decorative prints.
Bambu Lab & AMS Compatible
✔ Compatible with Bambu Lab X1 and P1 series
✔ Fits Bambu AMS multi-material system
✔ Standard 1kg spool format
✔ 1.75mm filament diameter
Spool dimensions:
• Outer diameter: 200 mm
• Spool width: 66.8 mm
• Centre hole: 55 mm
High-strength PC+ABS reusable plastic spool — no cardboard dust, no deformation in humidity.
Vacuum sealed with desiccant for moisture protection.
Why ASA for Gardening & Plant Applications?
Most outdoor prints fail for one simple reason: UV and heat.
QBL Filaments ASA is built to withstand both.
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UV-stable – resists chalking, fading and surface degradation
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Heat resistant – performs in hot sheds, grow tents and summer climates
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Moisture tolerant – low water absorption for humid environments
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Strong and impact resistant – resists cracking under load or vibration
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Long service life outdoors – suitable for permanent installations
ASA is the material you choose when you don’t want to reprint parts every season.
Perfect For Printing
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Airflow guides, vent adapters & fan shrouds
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Plant clips, trellis clips & vine supports
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Pot feet, risers & drainage spacers
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Hose guides & irrigation mounts
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Fan brackets, duct clips & cable guides
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Grow-tent accessories & sensor mounts
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Greenhouse hardware & custom fixtures
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Subfloor ventilation accessories
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Outdoor brackets, hooks & utility parts
If it lives around plants, heat, airflow, or sunlight — ASA is the right tool.
Made for Real-World Conditions
QBL Filaments ASA offers a balanced combination of rigidity and toughness, allowing parts to hold shape while absorbing stress and impact.
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Tensile strength: ~37 MPa
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Flexural strength: ~65 MPa
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Heat deflection temperature: ~100 °C
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Low shrinkage with a clean, professional surface finish
The result: dimensionally stable prints that remain reliable after months — even years — outdoors.
Printing Notes
ASA is not beginner PLA — and that’s intentional.
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Best results with an enclosed printer
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Higher nozzle and bed temperatures required
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Minimal cooling recommended
If you’re comfortable printing PETG or ABS, ASA will feel familiar — with superior weather resistance.
Once dialled in, ASA is extremely consistent and repeatable.
Technical Specifications
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Material: ASA (Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile)
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Diameter: 1.75 mm
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Density: 1.05 g/cm³
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Nozzle temperature: 255–265 °C
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Bed temperature: ~100 °C
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Cooling fan: 10–35%
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Water absorption: ~0.45%
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UV resistance: Excellent
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Spool type: Reusable PC+ABS plastic spool
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Application: Outdoor & garden-grade functional parts
If you’re printing tools for plants — not toys for desks — this is your material.
QBL Filaments ASA is built for growers who demand long-term performance in real-world conditions.
For easier indoor and sheltered projects, consider QBL Filaments PETG HF.
