PLA for S series

PLA (polylactic acid) is versatile, easy to 3D print, and available in 11 colors. It prints reliably with high dimensional accuracy and a quality surface finish. This makes it an ideal material for a range of applications – from detailed prototypes to simple manufacturing jigs and gauges.

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Material properties

Print Core
AA
Hardness
84 Shore D
Impact strength
4 kJ/m²
Thermal resistance
59 °C
Spool weight
750 g
Filament diameter
2.85 mm

Material properties

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Additional UltiMaker S series materials

A proven selection of polymers to help you address a wide range of use cases.

Tough PLA

Print Core

AA

Hardness

80 Shore D

Thermal resistance

58 °C

Impact
strength

9 kJ/m²
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PLA

Print Core

AA

Hardness

84 Shore D

Thermal resistance

59 °C

Impact
strength

4 kJ/m²
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PETG

Print core

AA

Hardness

76 Shore D

Thermal resistance

76 °C

Impact
strength

8 kJ/m²
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ABS

Print Core

AA

Hardness

76 Shore D

Thermal resistance

87 °C

Impact
strength

14 kJ/m²
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CPE

Print Core

AA

Hardness

76 Shore D

Thermal resistance

77°C

Impact
strength

6 kJ/m²
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CPE+

Print Core

AA

Hardness

77 Shore D

Thermal resistance

100 °C

Impact
strength

37 kJ/m²
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Nylon

Print Core

AA

Hardness

81 Shore D

Thermal resistance

89 °C

Impact
strength

14 kJ/m²
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PC

Print Core

AA

Hardness

81 Shore D

Thermal resistance

111 °C

Impact
strength

12 kJ/m²
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TPU 95A

Print Core

AA

Hardness

48 Shore D

Thermal resistance

116 °C

Impact
strength

24 kJ/m²
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PP

Print Core

AA

Hardness

42 Shore D

Thermal resistance

99°C

Impact
strength

49 kJ/m²
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