SA Filament PLA+ 1kg (1.75mm) Gloss Black

SA Filament PLA+ is a locally manufactured, enhanced PLA blend designed for stronger, more reliable prints. It offers improved durability, better heat resistance, and excellent layer adhesion while remaining easy to use at standard PLA settings. Affordable, eco-friendly, and consistent, it’s a great choice for everyday projects, prototypes, and hobbyist printing.

SA Filament PLA+

• Material Type: PLA+ (enhanced PLA blend)

• Surface Finish: Smooth, finish with improved durability compared to standard PLA

• Strength & Durability:

  • Higher heat deflection temperature than regular PLA

  • Improved impact resistance

  • Enhanced layer adhesion for stronger prints

• Ease of Printing: Prints at normal PLA speeds and temperatures without adhesion issues common in silk PLA

Printing Specifications

• Print Temperature: 200 – 230 °C

• Bed Temperature: 0 – 70 °C

• Cooling Fan: 100% recommended

• Diameter: 1.75 mm ± 0.05 mm tolerance

• Spool Size:

  • Diameter: 200 mm

  • Inner hub: 58 mm

  • Width: 55 mm

• Weight:

  • Net: 1 kg (≈340 m filament per roll)

  • Shipping: 1.5 kg

• Packaging: Vacuum-sealed, cardboard box

Quality & Manufacturing

• Accuracy: Produced with advanced automation for consistent extrusion

• Affordability: Locally manufactured in South Africa, reducing costs for end users

• Eco-Friendly: PLA base is biodegradable and sustainable

• Consistency: Custom blends ensure reliable results print after print

Practical Use Cases

• Best For:

  • Functional prototypes

  • Everyday 3D printing projects

  • Educational and hobbyist use

• Not Ideal For:

  • High-stress mechanical parts (PETG or ABS better suited)

  • Extreme heat applications

Considerations

• Stronger and more durable than standard PLA, but less heat-resistant than PETG or ABS

• Locally available in South Africa, typically sold in 1 kg spools

• Glossy PLA+ variants may highlight imperfections — proper cooling and calibration recommended

Reasons to Choose SA Filament PLA+

• Reliable performance with improved strength over standard PLA

• Easy to print at normal PLA settings

• Locally manufactured for affordability and availability in South Africa

• Eco-conscious choice with biodegradable PLA base