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PLA Refill - The Filament

Ref.: THEFIL-PLA-RF-MBLCK-175-1000

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The ReFill filaments from the The Filament line are designed with user comfort and environmental sustainability in mind. Wound on an eco-friendly cardboard core, they are fully compatible with Bambu Lab printer spools, eliminating the need for additional adapters. This spool-free solution helps reduce plastic waste while supporting sustainable 3D printing practices. For those without a Bambu Lab spool, a printable spool model is available for download in the attachments section, ensuring perfect compatibility.

Video 1: How to use the ReFill format. Source: The Filament.

Offered in a wide range of vibrant colors, the PLA ReFill filament inspires diverse creative and technical projects. This PLA is also available in standard spool format for added versatility. PLA (Polylactic Acid) is an eco-friendly thermoplastic made from renewable sources such as corn starch or sugarcane. Its popularity in the 3D printing industry is due to its ease of use, minimal warping, and biodegradable properties. With exceptional dimensional stability and a smooth surface finish, PLA is suitable for both functional prototypes and decorative projects.

PLA filament refill in Performance Blue

Image 1: PLA filament refill in Performance Blue. Source: The Filament.

With this refill option, instead of purchasing a new plastic spool every time, you can buy only the filament wound onto a cardboard inner spool, designed to be reused with a detachable plastic spool, also called a masterspool. This option provides the following benefits:

Lower environmental impact: By reducing plastic consumption, you contribute to sustainability and reduce waste. Although the spools of THE FILAMENT are made of certified recycled plastic, using refill PLA rolls helps minimize the plastic required in the filament usage cycle.
Cost savings: The refill option is usually more economical than the full spool, allowing you to save money in the long run.
Ease and speed: Changing the filament in the reusable spool is simple and quick.

The PLA filament from The Filament is easy to work with, with a recommended printing temperature of 185-215 ºC and a heated print bed between 40-50 ºC. Printing speeds between 40-150 mm/s ensure flexibility in executing projects.

In short, PLA The Filament is a PLA filament designed to offer a simple and effective 3D printing experience, standing out for:

Ease of printing: Ideal for both beginners and experienced users, THE FILAMENT PLA prints easily on most FDM 3D printers with standard settings. (Bambulab, Creality, Raise3D, Elegoo, Prusa3D, FLsun, etc.)
Good print quality: Offers good detail and a shiny surface finish, suitable for a wide range of applications, from rapid prototypes to decorative objects.
Variety of colors: Available in a range of colors that bring your creations to life.
European manufacturing: Manufactured in Poland with high-quality standards. Additionally, the spool is made from second-life recycled materials.
Competitive price: Offers excellent value for money, making it one of the most affordable filaments available.
Compatible with multimaterial systems: The plastic spool has a width of 67mm and an outer diameter of 200mm, making it compatible with both the AMS system from Bambulab and the CFS system from Creality.

Image 2: The Filament PLA filament specifications. Source: Spectrum Filaments

These features make it the perfect choice for different users:

Beginners: Its ease of printing makes it an excellent choice for those starting with 3D printing.
Users looking for a good value for money: Offers reliable performance at an affordable price.
Environmentally conscious users: The REFILL option allows for reduced plastic consumption.
Everyday prints: Ideal for personal projects, rapid prototypes, and functional objects.

For more advanced applications, such as when a high-speed PLA is needed, The Filament offers other alternatives within its filament range, such as PLA HS from The Filament. Additionally, no heated print chamber is required, making it suitable for a variety of 3D printing setups.

You can learn more about this filament and its spool option by checking out the article we dedicated to it on our blog.

General information
Material	PLA
Format	1 kg
Density	1.24 g/cm³
Filament diameter	1.75 mm
Filament tolerance	± 0.03 mm
Filament length	± 335.3 m

Printing properties
Printing temperature	185-215 ºC
Print bed temperature	40-50 ºC
Chamber temperature	✗
Cooling fan	✓
Recommended printing speed	40-150 mm/s

Mechanical properties
Elongation at break	(D 882) 5 %
Tensile strength	(D 882) 58 MPa
Tensile modulus	(D 882) 3200 MPa
Flexural strength	- MPa
Flexural modulus	- MPa
Surface hardness	-

Thermal properties
Softening temperature	(E 2092) 55 ºC

Specific properties
Transparency	✗

Other
HS Code	3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)	- mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)	- mm
Spool width	- mm

Like any 3D printing filament, the The Filament filaments should be stored properly in order to avoid their deterioration and, in consequence, extrusion problems and inferior print quality. The spool can be stored in an airtight plastic bag, in a resealable bag with a desiccant capsule, or in a smart filament container. If the filament has absorbed too much moisture, it must be dried before printing in a filament dryer at 40-50 ºC for about 6 hours.

Material	Nozzle temperature		Bed temperature	Heated chamber	Printing speed	Hardened nozzle	Cooling fan
Material	Standard	High speed	Bed temperature	Heated chamber	Printing speed	Hardened nozzle	Cooling fan
PLA (Refill)	185-215 ºC	✗	40-50 ºC	✗	40-150 mm/s	✗	Up to 100 %
PLA HS (Refill)	190-220 ºC	✓	40-55 ºC	✗	40 - 600 mm/s	✗	Up to 100 %
PLA CF (Refill)	200-300 ºC	✗	35-45 ºC	✗	40-150 mm/s	✓	Up to 100 %
PETG (Refill)	230-255 ºC	✗	60-75 ºC	✗	40-150 mm/s	✗	75-100 %
PETG CF (Refill)	240-265 ºC	✗	60-70 ºC	✗	40-150 mm/s	✓	75-100 %

In order to ensure smooth printing and optimal part quality, the filaments from the The Filament line should be printed in accordance with the settings recommended by the manufacturer in the filaments' technical datasheets.

Adhesion

The filaments from the The Filament line are characterized by ease of printing and great adhesion. Nevertheless, if increased adhesion is needed to prevent warping, adhesion products such as Magigoo, 3DLac or Dimafix are recommended.

Abrasive filament

The PLA CF and PETG CF filaments contain abrasive carbon fibers. This is why it is best to print these materials with a hardened nozzle with a diameter of minimum 0.4 mm to avoid clogging and excessive nozzle wear, and to obtain high quality parts.

Refill format

The filaments that come in Refill format are wound onto an eco-friendly cardboard core which makes them compatible with BambuLab reusable spools. Apart from that, the Refill format is compatible with the Spectrum Refill spools, as well as other adjustable spool holders.