PLA Filament.
The most forgiving filament we make, and the one that asks the least of your printer. A low shrinkage factor keeps parts flat as they cool, which is what makes PLA the default for models and everyday prints. read further
- Great printability
- Biodegradable
- Food contact approved
For custom specs, technical validation, or bulk pricing. Speak with an engineer before you order.
Freshly produced on demand and typically shipped within 3 working days.
PLA: the easy, plant-based starting point for everyday prints.
A 3DBenchy printed in PLA. The standard calibration model, and a fair test of how cleanly a filament lays down fine detail.
| Property | Condition | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 g/cm3 | ASTM D1505 |
| Property | Condition | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | MD (machine direction) | 110 MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Strength | TD (transverse direction) | 145 MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Modulus | MD (machine direction) | 3310 MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Tensile Modulus | TD (transverse direction) | 3860 MPa | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break | MD (machine direction) | 160% | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break | TD (transverse direction) | 100% | ASTM D882 |
| Elmendorf Tear | MD (machine direction) | 590 g/mm | ASTM D1922 |
| Elmendorf Tear | TD (transverse direction) | 510 g/mm | ASTM D1922 |
| Spencer Impact | 2.5 J |
| Property | Condition | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 145 to 160 ºC | ASTM D3418 |
| Property | Condition | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Transmission Rate | 17.1 cc-mm/m2-24hr-atm | ASTM D1434 | |
| Carbon Dioxide Transmission Rate | 72.4 cc-mm/m2-24hr-atm | Internal | |
| Water Vapour Transmission Rate | 9.53 g-mm/m2-24hr | ASTM F1249 | |
| Haze | 2.1% | ASTM D1003 | |
| Gloss | 20º | 90 | ASTM D1003 |
Low temperatures, no chamber, and very little to go wrong.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 170 to 220 °C |
| Heated bed temperature | 20 to 60 °C |
| Print speed | 30 to 80 mm/s |
| Adhesion | Magigoo Original on glass, or blue painter's tape |
| Filament weight | Spool | Empty weight |
|---|---|---|
| 750 g | RS 200 GH2L PS | 213 g |
| 1000 g | RS 200 KDL PS | 228 g |
| 2300 g | RS 300/20 L PS | 666 g |
| 4500 g | RS 350 5K ABS | 790 g |
| 8000 g | LE 355 PS | 1035 g |
Precision-engineered consistency.
Consistent prints start with a uniform filament shape. We continuously monitor diameter and roundness during production. When filament varies in size or loses its round profile, material flow becomes erratic. This causes under-extrusion and weak layer bonds.
Our manufacturing process keeps the cross-section stable across the full spool. Your printer receives a steady volume of material without pressure drops in the nozzle. You get predictable extrusion on every job, so with PLA you can focus on your design, not your material.
Sealed at the source. Never touched by water.*
Unlike manufacturers who cool filament in a water bath, our filament never touches water during production. Moisture inside the material creates bubbles and weakens layer bonding during printing. Water-free production keeps extrusion consistent and bubble-free.
Sealed and ready to print.
We produce on demand. Every spool is vacuum-sealed immediately after extrusion, so it reaches you dry. This process keeps every spool of PLA ready to print out of the box.
* At times of high demand, and for some variants, production may run on a conventional water-cooled line. Contact us before ordering if you require material produced with our water-free process.
Vacuum-sealed on the production line, before it ever leaves the machine.
Precision you can track. From pellet to part.
We produce every spool on demand in our own facility. This gives us direct oversight that mass-produced stock lacks. Your spool comes from a fresh, identifiable batch rather than long-term warehouse inventory. We document the production trail for every run.
Documented, not just shipped.
We keep the production logs for every batch we make. On request, we link a Certificate of Analysis and Technical Data Sheet to your specific batch. You get clear data for your spool of PLA.
Dutch engineering for parts that define the future.
At 3D4M, we develop and manufacture high-performance thermoplastic filaments for demanding applications across aerospace, defence, semiconductor, automotive, medical research, and industrial manufacturing. We work with engineers, researchers, and manufacturers who need materials that go beyond standard specifications.
Our engineering starts with the machines themselves. We design and build our own extrusion lines around our patented extrusion process, combining material expertise with technology developed in-house. For moisture-sensitive polymers, our air-cooling technology offers a water-free cooling option, allowing us to tailor the production process to the material.
Our production facility is built on a single, uncompromising principle: control. From our extrusion technology to precise diameter monitoring and vacuum-sealed packaging, we control every stage to deliver consistent filament with batch traceability.
Trusted by global leaders
Supporting over 100 universities alongside global industry leaders, we have become a trusted partner to advanced research labs and manufacturers worldwide. We bring together material expertise and Dutch engineering to help turn ambitious ideas into reliable, high-performance parts.
3D4M headquarters, Haarlem, the Netherlands.
Validating this material for your application?
The leap to a high-performance polymer can be complex. Speak directly with one of our material engineers about your printer setup, target specifications, and material performance. We are here to help you de-risk your validation phase.
Specify your specs. We'll start your batch.
Experience the benefits of freshly extruded, water-free filament. Select your required diameter and spool weight in the order panel to initiate our on-demand production process. We ship worldwide, vacuum-sealed and ready.
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