SUNLU PLA+ 1.75 mm 1 kg PLA filament

This PLA Plus filament spool in coffee brown is aimed at makers who need tougher, more reliable 3D printing material for functional parts and finely detailed models. It offers enhanced toughness and consistent feeding, which helps when printing items that must resist minor impacts or frequent handling.

Key Points

SUNLU PLA+ is formulated to improve strength and reduce brittleness compared with standard PLA, according to the manufacturer. The filament is described as having good layer adhesion and reduced shrinkage, which supports cleaner prints and fewer failed jobs. The spool is vacuum sealed to protect the filament from moisture until use. 🧵

Dimensional control is a focus for this PLA Plus, with a stated diameter tolerance that aims to produce steady extrusion flow and minimise extrusion-related defects. The coffee brown colour gives a warm, natural finish that works well for prototypes, household items and decorative objects.

Technical Specifications

• Name: SUNLU PLA+ 1.75mm 1 kg spool, coffee brown
• Diameter: 1.75 mm, tolerance +/- 0.02 mm.
• Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) spool.
• Material: PLA Plus based on plant-derived starch raw materials.
• Compatibility: Compatible with the majority of FDM 3D printers and 3D pens.

Usage Recommendations

For best results, load the filament into a dry printer environment and preheat according to your printer manufacturer's PLA settings. Adjust print temperature and retraction to find the sweet spot for your machine, as some users may need slightly higher extrusion temperatures than standard PLA to take full advantage of the increased toughness. 🛠️

Keep the vacuum packing until the moment of use to avoid moisture uptake, which can affect flow and surface finish. If printing functional parts, consider modest print speed and slightly increased wall thickness to exploit the enhanced strength of this PLA Plus.

Positive Aspects

The neat winding helps reduce tangles and feeding interruptions, lowering the chance of mid-print stoppages. Flow stability and the absence of visible bubbles should contribute to smoother surfaces and better gloss when using optimised print settings. 🔧

A noted limitation is that tougher PLA variants can sometimes require temperature tuning and slightly different slicer settings than standard PLA, so expect a short calibration period when switching materials.