Polymaker™ PLA Pro High-Performance PLA Filament

Polymaker™ PLA Pro combines exceptional toughness with fast print speeds to maximize productivity. Engineered for high impact resistance while maintaining the easy printability associated with PLA, it produces durable, high-quality parts quickly, making it ideal for prototypes and end-use applications where speed and strength matter most.

Key Benefits

• Exceptional toughness and impact resistance
• Fast printing speeds up to 300 mm/s
• Easy PLA-like printability
• Durable, high-quality printed parts
• Suitable for prototypes and end-use applications
• No heated chamber required
• Compatible with PC and textured PEI build surfaces
• Compatible with PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1 support materials

Typical Applications

• Functional prototypes
• High-impact prototypes
• End-use components
• Product development
• Engineering models
• Manufacturing aids
• Jigs and fixtures
• General-purpose industrial parts

PLA Pro is designed for applications where conventional PLA may not provide enough toughness or impact resistance. Its combination of durability, fast print speeds, and straightforward processing makes it a practical choice for high-productivity FDM/FFF printing.

Specifications

Material: PLA Pro
Density: 1.237 g/cm³
Melt Index: 13.4 g/10 min at 210°C / 2.16 kg
Equilibrium Water Absorption: 0.449%

Mechanical Properties

• Young's Modulus (X-Y): 2531.08 ± 25.16 MPa
• Young's Modulus (Z): 2265.58 ± 48.68 MPa
• Tensile Strength (X-Y): 39.93 ± 0.44 MPa
• Tensile Strength (Z): 25.39 ± 0.45 MPa
• Elongation at Break (X-Y): 16.57 ± 6.18%
• Elongation at Break (Z): 3.05 ± 0.19%
• Bending Modulus (X-Y): 2438.41 ± 78.20 MPa
• Bending Modulus (Z): 2368.62 ± 61.58 MPa
• Bending Strength (X-Y): 62.12 ± 0.78 MPa
• Bending Strength (Z): 49.96 ± 1.06 MPa
• Notched Charpy Impact Strength (X-Y): 20.76 ± 2.18 kJ/m²
• Un-notched Charpy Impact Strength (X-Y): 51.7 ± 4.58 kJ/m²
• Un-notched Charpy Impact Strength (Z): 21.7 ± 2.22 kJ/m²

Thermal Properties

• Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 58.3°C
• Melting Temperature: 158.9°C
• Crystallization Temperature: 113.3°C
• Decomposition Temperature: 357.2°C
• Vicat Softening Temperature: 63.5°C
• Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa): 55.6°C
• Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa): 58.1°C

Recommended Print Settings

• Nozzle Temperature: 210–230°C
• Build Plate Temperature: 30–60°C
• Cooling Fan: ON
• Printing Speed: Up to 300 mm/s
• Retraction Distance: 1–3 mm
• Retraction Speed: 20–40 mm/s
• Chamber: Not required
• Build Surface: PC and Textured PEI
• Drying: 55°C for 6 hours
• Recommended Support Materials: PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1
• Recommended Storage: PolyBox™ or PolyDryer™ Box

Additional Information

• Chemical resistance: Fair against weak acids and weak alkalis; poor against strong acids and strong alkalis; fair against oils and grease.
• SDS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under the provided OSHA SDS.
• Transport Classification: Not regulated as dangerous goods under ADR/RID, IMDG, or IATA.

Note: Material shipment times are subject to PolyMaker warehouse stock and production times.