3D Printing
PLA Silk Filament — Polylactic Acid Silk Filament
Silk PLA is a modified version of standard PLA that incorporates additives to achieve a smooth, lustrous finish right off the printer. It offers visual appeal similar to silk, making it suitable for aesthetic applications.
PLASilk PLAShiny PLA
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.24 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.5-1.0 %
- Transparency
- Opaque (with high sheen)
- Shrinkage
- Low (0.2-0.5%)
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.8-3.3 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 48-58 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 3-4 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 2-3 kJ/m²
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 58-63 °C
- Melting Point
- 150-168 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 38-48 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 48-53 °C @ 0.45 MPa
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.4
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹²-10¹³ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 14-19 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
Decorative Objects
Figurines
Art Prints
Jewelry
Available grades
Silk PLAGlossy PLA