Description
PLA is the filament you can trust for a first print and for production runs. It prints at low temperature on any open-frame FDM printer, sticks to the bed without fuss and holds tight dimensional accuracy, which makes it the go-to material for models, props, prototypes and everyday parts. No heated chamber, no enclosure, no unpleasant odor — just consistent, repeatable results.
Every spool is batch-tested before it leaves our factory. Diameter is measured across the full length and held to ±0.02 mm, so extrusion stays steady from the first layer to the last and you spend less time tuning the printer. Each 1 kg spool is vacuum-sealed with desiccant and boxed for protection in transit.
Why choose this PLA filament
- Low warping, low stringing — prints flat and clean on glass, PEI or textured plates, with minimal oozing between travel moves.
- Easy for anyone to print — 190–220 °C nozzle, 50–60 °C bed, works on any standard FDM printer straight out of the box.
- Consistent ±0.02 mm diameter — batch-tested tolerance for smooth, clog-free extrusion and reliable layer adhesion.
- Vacuum-sealed with desiccant — arrives dry, tangle-free and ready to print, 1 kg per spool.
Specifications
| Material | PLA (polylactic acid) |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm (±0.02 mm) |
| Net weight | 1 kg per spool |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Melt flow index | 6–8 g/10 min (190 °C, 2.16 kg) |
| Nozzle temperature | 190–220 °C |
| Bed temperature | 50–60 °C |
| Print speed | 40–100 mm/s |
| Recommended layer height | 0.2 mm |
| Vicat softening point | 58 °C |
| Tensile strength | 45 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 8% |
| Flexural strength | 75 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 2800 MPa |
| Packaging | Vacuum-sealed spool + desiccant |
Printing Tips for PLA
PLA is the most forgiving filament in the range and prints well on any open-frame FDM machine. Start at 200 °C nozzle and 50 °C bed, then fine-tune in 5 °C steps if your hotend runs hot or cold. Run the part-cooling fan at full speed from the second layer for sharp overhangs and clean bridges, and leave the enclosure open — trapped heat softens the print and blunts detail.
- 0.2 mm layer height gives the best balance of speed, detail and dimensional accuracy
- A standard brass nozzle is all you need; PLA is non-abrasive
- Slow the first layer to 20–25 mm/s for reliable adhesion on glass, PEI or textured plates
Storage and Batch Quality
PLA absorbs little moisture, but a spool stored in a damp workshop will still string and pop at the nozzle. Keep unopened spools sealed with the supplied desiccant, and dry an opened spool at 45–50 °C for 4–6 hours before a long print. Every batch is mechanically wound, tangle-checked, measured for diameter across the full spool and vacuum-sealed the day it is extruded — so the spool you open in month six prints like the sample you approved.
Applications
Well suited to decorative models, figurines and props, architectural and product prototypes, jigs and holders, packaging mock-ups, low-stress household items and classroom projects. If you need parts that flex or take heavy impact, choose our PLA+ or PETG instead — for everything else, PLA gives you the cleanest surface and the easiest print.
Need custom colors, private label or bulk pricing? Contact us for a factory-direct quote — we manufacture to order.
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