PLA FAMILY

PLA

General Purpose

Versatile, easy to print. Great for prototypes and visual models.

NOZZLE:190-240°CBED:60°CENCLOSURE:NoSEALED BAG:Ready to print

WHY USE PLA

PLA is a low-warp material that prints reliably on virtually any FDM printer. Its excellent surface finish and wide colour range make it ideal for presentation models.

Visual and aesthetic models, architectural mockups, prototypes, and fit testing parts.

PRINTING REFERENCE

How to Print PLA

The same STANDARD PRINT CO. reference values appear in the TDS download. They are starting points, not batch test results or a calibrated machine profile.

Nozzle Temperature	190-240°C
Bed Temperature	60°C
Fan Speed	100%
Print Speed	< 300 mm/s
Enclosure	No
Recovery drying after exposure	50°C, 8h

Validate with a calibration print and consult the printer, nozzle and build-surface guidance. For recovery drying, also check spool and dryer temperature limits.

Our filament is ready to print from an intact, sealed bag; no initial drying is needed. Reseal it in the foil bag with maintained desiccant between prints. Storage does not remove absorbed moisture.

Check storage and recovery drying

PROPERTIES

Key Characteristics

Budget-friendlyIndustrially compostableEasy to printWide colour range

DOWNLOADS

Documentation & References

APPLICATIONS

What to Print With It

Rapid prototyping

Quick iteration on concept models for design validation and fit testing.

Architectural models

Scale representations of buildings and structures for presentations.

Concept mockups

Early-stage physical models to visualise and communicate ideas.

Educational prints

Teaching aids and hands-on learning materials for classrooms.

HARDWARE

Compatible Printers

Open-frame Filament Printer
Basic FDM setup ideal for low-warp materials like PLA and PETG.
Enclosed Filament Printer
Temperature-controlled chamber for improved print quality and reduced warping.
Enclosed + Heated Chamber
Active heating for engineering polymers like ABS, ASA, and nylons.
Large Format Additive Manufacturing
Industrial-scale printing using pellets or granules for oversized parts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions About PLA

What is PLA best used for?

Visual and aesthetic models, architectural mockups, prototypes, and fit testing parts.

Do I need an enclosed printer for PLA?

An enclosure is not required by the PLA reference sheet. Check the printer's material guidance and ventilation requirements.

Does PLA need drying before printing?

STANDARD PRINT CO. filament is ready to print from an intact, sealed bag; no initial drying is needed. Reseal it in the foil bag with maintained desiccant between prints. After moisture exposure, assess recovery drying separately. Storage does not remove absorbed moisture; moisture-sensitive materials may need protected feeding while printing.