
Polyetra™ PLA Basic
WHY POLYETRA™ PLA BASIC
- Consistent 1.75 mm filament diameter
- Reliable extrusion and smooth material flow
- Low warping for dimensional accuracy
- Clean surface finish and sharp detail
- Broad compatibility with desktop FDM printers
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ABOUT POLYETRA™ PLA BASIC
Polyetra™ PLA Basic is a reliable, easy-to-print PLA engineered for excellent surface finish, consistent extrusion and dimensional accuracy. Its low shrinkage and stable flow characteristics produce smooth surfaces, sharp details and clean geometries, making it ideal for visual models, prototypes, fixtures and everyday functional prints.
Designed for dependable performance across a wide range of FDM printers, PLA Basic delivers excellent print quality, good layer definition and consistent results from spool to spool—making it the versatile foundation of the Polyetra material portfolio.
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TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Typical values. Refer to the Technical Data Sheet for complete test conditions.| Property | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Density | ASTM D792 / ISO 1183 | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 / ISO 527 | 45 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 / ISO 527 | Testing in progress |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D638 / ISO 527 | 5.5% |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 / ISO 178 | 68 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 / ISO 178 | 2900 MPa |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | ASTM D256 / ISO 180 | 3.2 kJ/m² |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) | ASTM D648 / ISO 75 | 55°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | ASTM D1525 / ISO 306 | 60°C |
| FILAMENT PROPERTIES | ||
| Filament Diameter | Internal QC | 1.75 mm |
| Diameter Tolerance | Internal QC | ±0.03 mm |
| Net Weight | Internal QC | 1 kg |
Test specimens produced by FDM under defined Polyetra printing conditions.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
- Visual prototypes
- Architectural models
- Concept models
- Educational printing
- Fixtures with low mechanical loading
- General-purpose desktop printing
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