Filament Dry Box for Ideal Material Conditions
Protect your materials in the BigRep SHIELD
Designed to protect your filament from material degradation, the BigRep SHIELD dry box stores filament in ideal conditions to save you time and money by preventing downtime and damages.
Air circulates in the high-capacity, overpressured chamber – capable of storing up to 60 kg of filament spools – and in the desiccant chamber. This achieves 0.01% humidity, crushing the industry standard of 1% by 100X.
Unquestionably vital for the storage of hygroscopic materials, the SHIELD keeps all types of filament in perfect condition, reducing misprints and material waste by up to 20%. Extend the life of your BigRep machine and save up to 50% on repair costs caused by clogging and extruder damage. The SHIELD is a must-have insurance policy to avoid workflow disruptions.
100X LESS MOISTURE
Ideal for sensitive filaments, SHIELD achieves 0.01% humidity, which is 100X better than the competitors.
REDUCE WASTE BY 20%
Properly storing your filaments can reduce misprinting up to 20%, minimizing printer downtime and loss in print quality.
50% LESS REPAIR COSTS
Prevent workflow disruptions from clogs and printer damage, which can extend the life of your machine up to 50% and reduce repairs by up to 50%.
Reliable Productivity
Industrial Quality and Large Capacity to Secure Your Workflow
NO HUMIDITY, NO HEAT
The Controlled Desiccant Air Loop
The BigRep SHIELD prevents filament moisture absorption without heat by operating in a sealed environment with highly-effective air circulation. By looping air through a controlled desiccant chamber, the SHIELD effectively eliminates 99.99% of airborne moisture, maintaining 0.01% relative humidity to handily beat the 1% industry standard without risking over-drying from long-term heat exposure.
MASSIVE CAPACITY
The 60 kg Storage Chamber
The industrial-sized dry box holds up to 60 kg of filament, enough material for one month continuous 24/7 printing. The SHIELD provides ample space for safe, long-term storage of highly-sensitive additive manufacturing materials to maintain their ideal condition.
CONSTANT OVER PRESSURE
The Sealed Chamber
The BigRep SHIELD maintains constant overpressure for an airtight storage volume. This prevents new moisture from entering its chamber during regular operation and ensures the system can quickly remove any and all airborne humidity with 100% air recirculation.
INDUSTRIAL RELIABILITY
The Siemens Control System
BigRep collaborated with Amboss+Langbein, an industry leader with almost 40 years expertise in drying systems for plastics manufacturing. The BigRep SHIELD’s high-quality Siemens control system uses intermittent cycles to separate desiccants past a quality-assured moisture threshold, ensuring ultimate productivity protection at all times.
Specifications
| Capacity | Chamber dimensions: W x D x H: 480 x 480 x 1200 mm; 276 liters max. diameter of spool: 355 mm Min. 12x 2.5 kg spools or 12x 4.5 kg spools or 6x 8-10 kg spools |
| Dew Point | -55°C (~ 0.01 % rel. hum. at 25°C) |
| Volume flow | 120 m³/h |
| Power | 3 Phase 400V AC, N, PE Power consumption 3,5 KW |
| Device dimensions | WxDxH: 1200 x 590 x 1.850 mm (depth dimension without handles) Door dimensions: 540 x 1100 mm |
| Noise emission | approx. 77dBA |
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