3D Printing
PLA Basic Filament — Polylactic Acid Basic Filament
Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a common bioplastic derived from renewable resources. It is known for its ease of printing, low warping, and good detail reproduction, making it a popular choice for hobbyists and educators.
PLAPLA ProStandard PLA
Manufacturers
3
Grades
3
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.24 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.5-1.0 %
- Transparency
- Translucent to Opaque
- Shrinkage
- Low (0.2-0.5%)
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 3.0-3.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 50-60 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 3-5 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 2-4 kJ/m²
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 60-65 °C
- Melting Point
- 150-170 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 40-50 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 50-55 °C @ 0.45 MPa
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹²-10¹⁴ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-20 MV/m
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Resistant to weak acids
- Bases
- Attacked by strong bases
- Solvents
- Attacked by esters, ketones, and chlorinated hydrocarbons
- UV Resistance
- Poor
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Mechanically Recyclable (limited)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Applications
Prototyping
Decorative FDM Prints
Educational Models
Toys
Available grades
PLAPLA-HTPLA-CF