PLLA Filament.
A biopolymer made entirely from renewable plant sources, industrially compostable to NF EN 13432, and printed on an ordinary desktop machine. We supply it mainly for bioengineering research, where the material itself is part of the experiment. read further
- Industrially compostable
- For bioengineering research
- 100% biobased, non-GMO
For custom specs, technical validation, or bulk pricing. Speak with an engineer before you order.
Freshly produced on demand and typically shipped within 3 working days.
PLLA: a fully biobased polymer for bioengineering research.
| Property | Condition | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 g/cm3 | ISO 1183 | |
| MFI | 190 ºC, 2.16 kg | 3 g/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Hardness | 15 s | 81 Shore D | ISO 868 |
| Optical properties | Transparent | ||
| Shrinkage | 0.1 to 0.2 % |
| Property | Condition | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength at break | 50 MPa | ISO 527 | |
| Tensile elongation at break | ≤ 5% | ISO 527 | |
| Young’s Modulus | 3500 MPa | ISO 527 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 3350 MPa | ISO 178 | |
| Charpy impact strength (unnotched) | 21 kJ/m2 | ISO 179 |
| Property | Condition | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt temperature | 175 ºC | ||
| Heat Deflection Temperature | B120 | 55 to 60 ºC | ISO 75-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | A50 | 61 ºC | ISO 306 |
An ordinary PLA window, on the printer you already have.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 180 to 220 °C (210 °C recommended) |
| Heated bed temperature | 40 to 60 °C |
| Print speed | 15 to 30 mm/s |
| Adhesion | Magigoo Original on glass or a PEI sheet |
| Drying | 60 °C, 3 hours |
| Moisture content | less than 250 ppm before printing |
| Filament weight | Spool | Empty weight |
|---|---|---|
| 750 g | RS 200 GH2L PS | 213 g |
Precision-engineered consistency.
Consistent prints start with a uniform filament shape. We continuously monitor diameter and roundness during production. When filament varies in size or loses its round profile, material flow becomes erratic. This causes under-extrusion and weak layer bonds.
Our manufacturing process keeps the cross-section stable across the full spool. Your printer receives a steady volume of material without pressure drops in the nozzle. You get predictable extrusion on every job, so with PLLA you can focus on your design, not your material.
Sealed at the source. Never touched by water.*
Unlike manufacturers who cool filament in a water bath, our filament never touches water during production. Moisture inside the material creates bubbles and weakens layer bonding during printing. Water-free production keeps extrusion consistent and bubble-free.
Sealed and ready to print.
We produce on demand. Every spool is vacuum-sealed immediately after extrusion, so it reaches you dry. This process keeps every spool of PLLA ready to print out of the box.
* At times of high demand, and for some variants, production may run on a conventional water-cooled line. Contact us before ordering if you require material produced with our water-free process.
Vacuum-sealed on the production line, before it ever leaves the machine.
Precision you can track. From pellet to part.
We produce every spool on demand in our own facility. This gives us direct oversight that mass-produced stock lacks. Your spool comes from a fresh, identifiable batch rather than long-term warehouse inventory. We document the production trail for every run.
Documented, not just shipped.
We keep the production logs for every batch we make. On request, we link a Certificate of Analysis and Technical Data Sheet to your specific batch. You get clear data for your spool of PLLA.
Dutch engineering for parts that define the future.
At 3D4M, we develop and manufacture high-performance thermoplastic filaments for demanding applications across aerospace, defence, semiconductor, automotive, medical research, and industrial manufacturing. We work with engineers, researchers, and manufacturers who need materials that go beyond standard specifications.
Our engineering starts with the machines themselves. We design and build our own extrusion lines around our patented extrusion process, combining material expertise with technology developed in-house. For moisture-sensitive polymers, our air-cooling technology offers a water-free cooling option, allowing us to tailor the production process to the material.
Our production facility is built on a single, uncompromising principle: control. From our extrusion technology to precise diameter monitoring and vacuum-sealed packaging, we control every stage to deliver consistent filament with batch traceability.
Trusted by global leaders
Supporting over 100 universities alongside global industry leaders, we have become a trusted partner to advanced research labs and manufacturers worldwide. We bring together material expertise and Dutch engineering to help turn ambitious ideas into reliable, high-performance parts.
3D4M headquarters, Haarlem, the Netherlands.
Validating this material for your application?
The leap to a high-performance polymer can be complex. Speak directly with one of our material engineers about your printer setup, target specifications, and material performance. We are here to help you de-risk your validation phase.
Specify your specs. We'll start your batch.
Experience the benefits of freshly extruded, water-free filament. Select your required diameter and spool weight in the order panel to initiate our on-demand production process. We ship worldwide, vacuum-sealed and ready.
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