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PLA Thermoactive
Material characteristics
- colour changing ability at ca. 30°C
- warp-free printing
- excellent layer lamination
- high aesthetic surface quality
- no shrinkage after cooling
Applications
- where is crucial to identify the condition of equipment visually based on phenomena measured organoleptically (the effects are visible with the naked eye)
- educational projects
- temperature sensors
- coating for hot beverage mugs
- coating for kettles and thermostats for other electronic devices
How to use
- Nozzle temperature [°C]
- 185-230°C
- Bed temperature [°C]
- 0-50°C
- Recommeneded printing speed [mm/s]
- 40-350 mm/s
- Cooling
- Up to 100%
- Enclosure
- not necessary
- Drybox recommended
- No
- Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended
- No
- Adhesive
- not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)
Related products
Refill available
PLA Magic SILK
- alternative for styrene-based materials
- perfect side surface
- increased thermal resistance (up to 85°C), post annealed
Safeguard PLA
- retains its antibacterial properties over time
- contains no biocides, making it safe to use
- ideal for 3D printing a variety of items, such as aquarium decorations where it significantly reduces the growth of algae and biofilm,
Huracan PLA
- High flow rate enabling fast printing (up to 350 mm/s)
- High strength comparable to ABS
- Increased temperature resistance after annealing (up to 80°C)
Refill available
PLA Metal Brass
- High brass powder content
- Approximately three to four times heavier than standard PLA
- Enhanced durability
- Ease of printing
Refill available
The Filament PLA Matte
- increased rigidity and dimensional stability
- precise prints
- matte finish
FlameGuard PLA
- flame retardancy V0 (UL94)
- Halogen-free, environmentally friendly
- Eco-friendly alternative to ABS FR
- 7 times lower carbon footprint than ABS FR
Prografen PLA Graphene Strong
- alternatywa dla materiałów o bazie styrenowej
- podwyższona odporność temperaturowa po obróbce termicznej (do 85°C)
- poprawiona adhezja pomiędzy warstwami
Refill available
LW-PLA UltraFoam
- Significant weight reduction of printed parts up to 70%
- Active foaming technology
- Easy printing
PLA Electrically Conductive
- Volume resistivity as low as ~97 Ω·m
- Electrical conductivity
- Dimensional stability and ease of printing
- Matte finish that reduces visible layers
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A wide range of products
Wide portfolio consisting of over 50 filaments with a versatile range of properties and applications, divided into three segments: desktop easy-to-use, industrial grade and high performance.
High quality
Innovation, extrusion know-how and highest quality filaments are the pillars of Spectrum philosophy. Our team is working continously on the development of new materials and their applications.
European made
All filaments from our portfolio are in-house made. We use modern production lines equipped with non-standard solutions to obtain highest quality final product.
Professional technical support
Our qualified support team helps at every stage from material selection to the 3D printing process.
