3D Printers Pellets
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- published: 2022-08-22 10:32:08
- modified: 2026-06-23 14:31:23
Pellets 3D Printers
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What this page is
buythis.co.za/3d-printers-pellets is the Pellets 3D Printers page of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. On the live page it is a heading, a link to 3D printer videos and tiles to the channel letter printer, FDM filament printers, SLA resin printers, washing and curing, a Creality product search and PrintUP.co.za. This knowledge base page explains pellet 3D printing, describes the pellet printer AM.CO.ZA sells and its nozzles and spares, and shows how it compares with the other PrintUP 3D printers, with current prices.
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-22. Some prices come from older dump entries (2026-10-21); confirm those on the product page. Check the product page before ordering, since machine prices are linked to exchange rates and change.
How pellet (FGF) printing works
FGF stands for fused granular fabrication, also called direct pellet extrusion. It works like an FDM filament printer, building the part layer by layer from melted plastic laid down by a heated nozzle, but the extruder is fed with plastic pellets (granules) instead of a spool of filament. Pellets are the raw form plastic is supplied in before it is made into filament, so they cost less per kilogram, come in more materials, and let a printer run larger parts without changing spools. The trade-off is that pellet printing suits large prototypes and functional parts more than very fine detail, which is the strength of a resin printer.
The pellet printer
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-PELLET/G5 (KB) |
PioCreat G5-PRO FGF pellet printer, 500 x 500 x 500 mm build volume, 0.6 mm nozzle as standard | AM.CO.ZA PioCreat G5-PRO 500x500x500mm High-Speed FGF Pellets 3D Printer, Default 0.6mm Nozzle | R 55 200.00 |
From the product JSON, the PioCreat G5-PRO is a high-speed FGF pellet 3D printer for large prototypes, functional parts and custom components. Its 500 x 500 x 500 mm build area takes one sizeable model or several smaller parts in a single production run. It is supplied with a standard 0.6 mm nozzle, which the product description calls a practical balance between print detail and production speed, and it is aimed at workshops, product developers and manufacturers that need dependable, scalable 3D printing. The machine weighs about 64.5 kg and ships in a carton of about 100 x 85 x 50 cm.
AM.CO.ZA's G5-PRO launch article adds that the printer is made by PioCreat with Creality, uses Creality's Pyram slicer software, prints at about 80 to 100 mm/s, reaches a maximum nozzle temperature of 400 °C and bed temperature of 130 °C, and is positioned as a low-cost, high-efficiency multi-material industrial printer for engineering, industrial design and rapid prototyping.
Materials and running cost
The launch article explains why pellets matter for cost and flexibility:
- The pellet feed takes pellet granulate and plastic chips, including recycled plastics.
- Glass-fibre pieces can be added for stronger parts, and custom colours and textures can be mixed.
- With 400 °C at the nozzle, the G5-PRO can work with a wide range of plastics that melt without burning in air.
- As an example from that article, a 25 kg bag of polypropylene pellets cost about R20 per kg at the time; check current material prices with your supplier.
Nozzles and spares
The G5-PRO takes M7 short-thread nozzles. Smaller nozzles give finer detail; larger nozzles print faster with thicker layers.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-NOZZLE/M7/04 (KB) |
0.4 mm M7 nozzle for finer detail | 0.4mm Nozzle with M7 Short Thread for P3-PELLET/G5 Pellet 3D Printer | R 598.00 |
P3-NOZZLE/M7/08 (KB) |
0.8 mm M7 nozzle | 0.8mm Nozzle with M7 Short Thread for P3-PELLET/G5 Pellet 3D Printer | R 616.40 |
P3-NOZZLE/M7/10 (KB) |
1 mm M7 nozzle | 1mm Nozzle with M7 Short Thread for P3-PELLET/G5 Pellet 3D Printer | R 598.00 |
P3-NOZZLE/M7/20 (KB) |
2 mm M7 nozzle for fast, coarse parts | 2mm Nozzle with M7 Short Thread for P3-PELLET/G5 Pellet 3D Printer | R 598.00 |
P3-SCREEN/G5 (KB) |
Replacement touchscreen for the G5-PRO | Touchscreen Replacement for PioCreat G5-PRO FGF Pellets 3D Printer, Cable SKU:AG-USB/C/6M | R 8 372.00 |
Pellet compared with the other PrintUP printers
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-FDM/K8 (KB) |
PrintUP channel letter FDM filament printer, 800 x 800 x 80 mm, for wide, shallow parts | AM.CO.ZA PrintUP 800x800x80mm Channel Letter 3D Printer, One Nozzle with Two-in and One-out 0.8mm Extruder Mechanism, Hotbed for PETG Filament (Use 1.75mm Filament, No Filament Included) 220V 800W | R 34 040.00 |
P3-LCD4K/DJ89 (KB) |
PrintUP DJ89 resin LCD printer, 192 x 120 x 100 mm, for fine detail | AM.CO.ZA PrintUP 192x120x100mm Resin LCD 3D Printer, DJ89 | R 53 360.00 |
| Question | FGF pellets (P3-PELLET/G5) | FDM filament (P3-FDM/K8) | Resin LCD (P3-LCD4K/DJ89) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 500 x 500 x 500 mm | 800 x 800 x 80 mm | 192 x 120 x 100 mm |
| Material | Plastic pellets, including recycled plastics | 1.75 mm filament, made for PETG | Liquid photopolymer resin |
| Strength | Large, tall functional parts at low material cost | Wide, flat parts such as channel letters and logos | Finest detail and smoothest surface |
| After printing | Remove from bed, little finishing | Remove from bed, little finishing | Wash and UV cure |
More detail is on the 3D printers guide, the FDM filament printers page and the resin 3D printers page.
Installation, warranty and buying terms
From the product JSON for the G5-PRO:
- AM.CO.ZA offers installation and on-site training with the purchase, so travel and call-out costs may apply. The machine is delivered by freight before a technician arrives on the booked date. Installation videos are on the AM.CO.ZA channels and SortIT.co.za, and sales and support are on WhatsApp 060 600 7000.
- The quality warranty is 1 year (12 months) on machine parts and covers faulty materials or poor workmanship, not normal wear and tear or misuse.
- Main-line machines carry a unique barcode, so warranty and service history can be checked on the website or mobile app at any time.
- Prices are linked to exchange rates and adjust weekly or every two weeks. An order already placed keeps its price unless it is cancelled; see Read-This-First.
- The quote is for the newest model. If only an older model is available, you may get up to 5% off, depending on the difference.
- Pictures are for demonstration only; colours, shape or minor features may differ, and you can ask for the latest feature list before buying.
How to choose
- Large or tall prototypes, functional parts, or many parts per run at low material cost: P3-PELLET/G5, with a spare nozzle in the sizes you use most.
- Signage, channel letters and large flat logos: P3-FDM/K8 with Enhanced-PETG filament.
- Small, highly detailed parts with smooth surfaces: P3-LCD4K/DJ89 with a washing and curing station.
- Ask AM.CO.ZA support on WhatsApp 060 600 7000 for advice or a demonstration before you buy.
Gallery, sales and SKU guides
The G5-PRO product JSON links to these AM.CO.ZA knowledge base pages:
- 3D printer machine gallery images
- Channel letter 3D printer machine gallery images
- 3D printer sales handbook
- 3D printer "which starter" enquiries
- 3D printer SKU guide
Pellet 3D printer videos
The live page links to a YouTube search for 3D printer videos. G5-PRO and related videos from the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channels:
- Repair 3D Printers by Printing Spare Parts Yourself and Where to Download Parts Designs (2025-01-13)
- Pellets 3D Printer Prints Chess Piece, PioCreat G5Pro Pellets 3D Printer (2024-11-17)
- PioCreat G5 Pro for Southern Africa Market First Time Printing Test (2024-02-20)
- Piocreat G5-PRO Pellet 3D Printer for Southern Africa Market (2023-12-09)
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