In keeping with our Climate Emergency policy, we've just added our first fully recycled, and industrially compostable material, Recycled PLA. Just like other Polylactic Acid (PLA) materials, Recycled PLA is a stiff and versatile material that prints well and is suitable for a range of different prototyping applications. Available in a wide range of colours for visual models, this material should be your go to for general, quick models.
Recycled PLA has a low melting point, which means it has a very low tendency to warp - great news. This also makes it less suitable for applications at raised temperatures. For high temperature printing, we recommend SLS Nylon or Onyx.
Tensile Strength
69.8 MPa
Tensile Modulus
3.1 GPa
Elongation at break
4.8%
Flexural Modulus
3.1 GPa
Safe Temperature
60°C
Impact Resistant
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Chemically Resistant
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Recycled
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UV Resistant
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Waterproof
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Flexible
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A high strength material that has excellent mechanical and thermal properties. Use for serious engineering parts and prototypes.
Onyx
A tougher version of PLA with properties closer to those of ABS. An excellent prototyping material, with slightly better quality than Recycled PLA.
Tough PLA
A UV and temperature resistant FDM material. Use PET-G for your prototypes and one-off parts, when Tough PLA or Recycled PLA just won't do.
PET-G
