Spectrum PLA Pro bloody red 8kg

Spectrum PLA Pro Filament 1.75mm (8 kg)

Spectrum PLA Pro pushes the boundaries of standard PLA, delivering a material that combines the properties of PLA and ABS. This modified filament was developed for industrial applications and demanding users who require both high mechanical resistance and printing efficiency and speed. Thanks to its chemical composition, you get prints with high impact strength, which is almost 50% higher than standard ABS, while maintaining the rigidity and ease of printing typical of PLA.

This material is a suitable alternative for parts where you would otherwise use styrene-based materials. The improved flow of the filament also allows for increased printing speed, which is important for increasing production capacity. The large 8kg spool also minimises downtime

Key Features for Functional and Durable Parts

ABS-Level Strength and Toughness

PLA Pro is designed for parts that need to be durable.

• High impact resistance: Prints have an impact strength almost 50% higher than classic ABS, making it suitable for mechanically stressed parts.
• High strength: By retaining the rigidity of PLA, the parts are strong and reliable, comparable to prints made from ABS.
• Smooth surface: The modified composition ensures good interlayer adhesion and makes it possible to achieve smooth side surfaces.

Heat Resistance After Annealing

Standard PLA softens at temperatures around 60°C. PLA Pro pushes this limit further.

• Heat resistance up to 85°C: After the annealing process, the print gains higher heat resistance. This allows parts to be used in engine compartments, near electronics, or in other warmer environments.
• Annealing process: To achieve crystallisation, simply place the printed model in an oven. For parts with a wall thickness of approx. 3.2 mm, the process takes an average of 20 minutes. It is important to ensure even heating.

Printing Efficiency and Speed

Spectrum PLA Pro is designed for efficiency.

• Option to increase printing speed: Thanks to the improved flow of the material, you can print faster without loss of quality, which increases production capacity.
• Large 8kg package: Eliminates the need to change spools, which is suitable for printing large models at once or for unattended printer operation for long periods.
• Easy removal from the build plate: Despite good adhesion during printing, the model can be easily detached from the print surface after cooling.

Recommended Applications

• Functional prototyping and testing of mechanical assemblies
• Manufacturing of tools, jigs, and fixtures
• Industrial design and conceptual models
• End-use parts that require high impact resistance
• Replacement for parts traditionally made from ABS

Technical and Printing Parameters

• Material: PLA Pro (modified polylactide)
• Filament diameter: 1.75 mm
• Spool weight: 8 kg
• Heat resistance (after annealing): up to 85°C
• Impact strength (IZOD): 16 kJ/m² (almost 50% higher than ABS)
• Recommended printing temperature: 185-215°C
• Recommended bed temperature: 0-45°C
• Printing speed: 40-150 mm/s (depending on the printer and model)

Who is Spectrum PLA Pro a good choice for?

Spectrum PLA Pro is a material for users who are looking for more than just standard PLA and need reliability and efficiency.

• For professionals and companies that produce functional prototypes, manufacturing jigs, or small series of parts and need mechanical properties comparable to ABS, but without printing complications.
• For advanced hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts who print mechanically stressed parts for their projects and require high strength and impact resistance.
• For everyone who prints large objects or in large volumes. The large 8kg package ensures long and uninterrupted printing, which is suitable for large models or running print farms.