eSUN PLA BASIC - Cold White - 1.75 - 1kg Filament

eSun PLA Basic Filament

eSun PLA Basic is a cost‑effective, fast‑printing filament designed with enhanced fluidity to reach speeds up to 30 mm³/s. It offers smooth flow and reliable performance for everyday projects, making it ideal for makers who want the advantages of easy‑printing PLA while keeping up with faster printers like Bambu Lab or Creality K1 series.

Key Features

• Base Polymer: PLA

• Diameter: 1.75 mm

• Weight: 1 kg spool

• Density: 1.24 g/cm³

• Distortion Temperature (0.45 MPa): 50–60 °C

• Melt Flow Index: 3.5–4.5 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)

• Tensile Strength: 20–30 MPa

• Elongation at Break: 5–10%

• Flexural Strength: 101.5 MPa

• Bending Modulus: 3111.8 MPa

• IZOD Impact Strength: 3.09 kJ/m²

• High Fluidity: Prints smoothly at up to 300 mm/s

• Cost‑Effective: More affordable than high‑speed PLA while still offering excellent performance

Suggested Print Settings

• Print Temperature: 210–230 °C

• Bed Temperature: No heat / 45–60 °C

• Fan Speed: 100%

• Printing Speed: 40–300 mm/s

• Recommended Nozzle: Brass / Any

• Enclosure: Not necessary

• Part Cooling Fan: On 100% from Layer 2+

• Adhesion Aids: Masking paper, PVP solid glue, PEI

Advantages of PLA

• Beginner Friendly: Safer and easier to use than many other plastics

• Attractive Finish: Smooth, shiny appearance compared to ABS

• Low Warping: Less prone to distortion during printing due to lower cooling temperature differences

• Versatile: Suitable for figurines, models, and everyday objects not exposed to high heat

• Popular Choice: One of the most widely used 3D printing materials worldwide

Additional Information

• Speed Comparison: PLA Basic prints at up to 300 mm/s, while eSun High Speed PLA can reach 350 mm/s

• Limitations: Lower melting point means it is not suitable for parts exposed to high temperatures

• Post‑Processing: Can be sanded, painted, or coated for improved finish

• Wide Availability: Offered in multiple translucencies and saturations for diverse project needs

• Resources:

  • Simplify3D PLA Printing Guide – troubleshooting and calibration tips

  • Bed Levelling Guide – explains importance of first‑layer adhesion

  • General 3D Printing Quality Guide – solutions for common print issues

Best Applications

• Everyday 3D printing projects

• Figurines, models, and decorative objects

• Prototyping where heat resistance is not required

• Educational and beginner projects

• High‑speed printing with modern FDM printers

What’s in the Box

• 1 × eSun PLA Basic Filament spool (1.75 mm, 1 kg)