The use of high-quality raw materials creates a 3D printer filament that is particularly easy to process. Using a state-of-the-art manufacturing process, very low manufacturing tolerances are achieved, leading to convincing printing results with all FDM 3D printers. Each coil is sealed in a high-quality bag. Made in Switzerland, this filament features small diameter and roundness tolerances and is easy to print.

Polyactide, or PLA, is a polymer that consists of lactic acid molecules, among other components. We currently have PLA filament available in 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameters. A heated bed is advantageous for PLA filament, but not essential. We recommend using an air cooler when processing PLA filament. Furthermore, PLA is characterized by its much more pleasant odor during processing compared to other plastics. However, the temperature below which PLA starts to soften is relatively low. Even at high summer temperatures, PLA parts can deform.

As a starting material, PLA is fundamentally biodegradable under special conditions. However, the final product contains pigments and additives, meaning that PLA parts must be disposed of in the garbage and not in the garden. This filament meets the compositional requirements of European Regulation No. 10/2011 on plastic materials intended for food contact.

Characteristics:

• Minimal shrinkage
• Little delay
• Low water absorption
• Soluble in many organic solvents
• High UV resistance
• Low flammability
• Heat resistance up to approximately 60°C

Though PLA is biodegradable, certain environmental conditions necessary for decomposition can usually only be found in industrial composting plants. PLA does not typically decompose in nature, so we do not recommend composting PLA filament or printed parts made of PLA.