PLA Glow in the Dark

Unbelievable strong after-glow effect

Spectrum PLA Glow in the Dark is a PLA-based filament blended with a concentrated phosphorescent pigment which causes the phosphorescence effect. Accordingly, once the printed items are exposed to an external light source, they will emit their own light. The material has all the typical characteristics of the pure PLA ? the added pigment has a neutral impact on the material’s properties.

The addition of a phosphorescent supplement to PLA provides for the following properties in printed items:

  • The capability to emit own light after prior exposure to an external source of light, and
  • The possibility to ?control? the light intensity of printed items by adjusting the wall thickness and filler density.

Tip: To achieve a stronger and longer lasting glowing effect, leave the model exposed to light for a longer time. The presence of phosphorescent pigment may also cause the wear of brass nozzle; thus it is recommended to use stainless steel nozzles for prolonged application of Spectrum PLA Glow in the Dark.

Technical data

Material:
PLA
Available diameter:
1.75 / 2.85 [mm]
Diameter tolerance:
+/- 0.03 [mm]
Density:
1.24 [g/cm3]
Thermal resistance:
HDT - 55°C
Surface finish:
semi-matte
Verify your spool:
YES (course of diameter online graph - on the entire length of the spool, mean diameter, ovality, standard deviation individually for each manufactured spool)

How to use

Nozzle temperature:
185-225°C
Bed temperature:
0-45°C
Recommended printing speed:
40-110 mm/s
Recommended shell thickness:
0.40 - 2.70mm
Recommended layer height:
0.05 - 0.30mm
Cooling:
up to 100%
Closed chamber for printing:
not necessary
Dry box recommended:
no
Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended:
no
Adhesive:
not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)

Material characteristics

  • unbelievably strong after-glow effect
  • high aesthetic surface quality
  • warp-free printing
  • perfect layer adhesion

Applications

  • production of items with major ornamental and artistic effects
  • production of items to help identify emergency exits for power outages
  • advertising and broadly defined decoration industry
  • manufacturing of various souvenirs, luminous pictures, glowing gadgets and figurines
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