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PLA VX pellets

Ref.: NANOVIA-PELLETS-PLA-VX-500

22.50 €

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PLA VX pellets, based on PLA with an active virucidal filler, are ISO 21702 certified for their antiviral activity and are suitable for skin contact. Nanovia VX technology (patent pending) limits the risks of biological contaminants and the spread of viruses and pathogens on its surface.

PLA (polylactic acid) is a biodegradable plastic obtained from natural resources, specifically from starch extracted from corn, sugar beet and wheat. It is one of the most widely used materials in 3D printing today because it does not give off harmful gases and is easy to print. The low technical requirements of this material make it possible to print on almost any 3D printer on the market.

3D printed Petri dish holder with PLA VX material

Image 1: 3D printed Petri dish holder with PLA VX material. Source: Nanovia.

With PLA VX material we can easily produce everyday objects. The virucidal properties of Nanovia PLA VX allow the elimination of 86.8% and 98.7% of the H1N1 virus, respectively, after a contact period of 1 and 2 hours.

Pellets can be used in the manufacture of filament for FDM 3D printers using Filastruder or any other filament extruder.
It is possible to use a pellet extruder for 3D printing directly.

With the combination of PLA VX Pellets and a good filament extruder such as Filastruder, it is possible to obtain 3D printing filament with qualities similar to those of commercial PLA filament.

3D printed Petri dish holder with PLA VX material

Image 2: 3D printed Petri dish holder with PLA VX material. Source: Nanovia.

When using PLA VX Pellets to make filament with a filament extruder such as Filastruder or using a pellet extruder for direct 3D printing, it should be noted that the extrusion temperature must be regulated in relation to the extrusion speed used.

Possible applications for PLA VX are door handles, trolley handles, window handles, toilet buttons, lift buttons, switch buttons, keyboards, ballpoint pens, etc. In other words, parts that are constantly used in everyday life by different people.

3D printed switch with PLA VX material

Image 3: 3D printed switch with PLA VX material. Source: Nanovia.

Among the advantages of PLA VX we can highlight:

No contact hazard
Automatic decontamination / prevents biofilm formation
Easy to print
Food safe

These pellets can already be found in filament form on the Nanovia website.

General information
Manufacturer	Nanovia
Material	PLA
Format	0.5 / 5 kg
Density	1.24 g/cm³

Mechanical properties
Charpy impact strength	(ISO 179) 1.8 KJ/m²
Elongation at break	(ASTM D638) 3.3 %
Tensile strength	(ASTM D638) 50 MPa
Tensile modulus	(ASTM D638) 2315 MPa
Flexural strength	- MPa
Flexural modulus	- MPa
Surface hardness	-

Thermal properties
Melting temperature	- ºC
Softening temperature	- ºC
Processing temperature	190 - 210 ºC
Glass transition temperature	- ºC
Heat deflexion temperature	- ºC

Other
HS Code	3901.1

It is recommended not to apply any paint or coating on parts printed with Nanovia PLA VX, in order to preserve its virucidal properties.
The safety data sheet and technical data sheet can be found in the "Downloads" section.