PLA Crystal Clear

PLA Crystal Clear filament is a PLA filament of very high quality made in Europe for 3D printing by Fillamentum, and available in diameters of 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm, in a spool of 750 g. PLA Crystal Clear ensures reliable performance even in intricate details, offering remarkable clarity and gloss, great surface quality, and high surface hardness.

Image 1: PLA Crystal Clear in Amethyst Purple. Source: Fillamentum.

Achieving the highest transparency in thin layers, as per ASTM D1003 standards, at 2.1%, this filament produces models and prototypes with unparalleled aesthetic detail. Furthermore, its chemical resistance to oils and greases, and its superior heat resistance compared to standard PLA filaments enhance this material's durability. 

The PLA Crystal Clear filaments can be printed easily on any FFF/FDM 3D printer, performing well even at high printing speeds. It doesn't release harmful gases (BPA-free and styrene-free) and it is very easy to print with it since it is not essential to have hot printing base materials. These qualities make PLA one of the most widely used 3D printing today. Furthermore, PLA is a biodegradable plastic derived from natural resources, in particular is obtained from the extracted starch from corn, sugar beet and wheat.

In addition, PLA Crystal is RoHS compliant and approved for food contact. To ensure the final product meets the requirements, it must undergo testing according to the relevant regulations. These regulations establish the testing conditions, which are based on the intended use of the printed object (e.g., temperature, contact duration, type of food).

Image 2: PLA Crystal Clear in Kiwi Green. Source: Fillamentum.

The PLA Crystal Clear filament is a premium quality filament due to the high quality standards in which it is manufactured. It is manufactured by Fillamentum, a Czech company that stands for the great experience in the field of extrusion of plastics for automotive, chemical and packaging, highlighting the strong commitment to research and development of new products.

Image 3: PLA Crystal Clear in Tangerine Orange. Source: Fillamentum.

The PLA Crystal Clear filament is manufactured by strict control throughout the entire manufacturing process, ensuring high accuracy of diameter dimensions such as diameter tolerance ± 0.05 mm, with excellent roundness and without any chemical impurities for better filament viscosity. By setting high standards of quality, Fillamentum ensures excellent color consistency throughout the spool and across batches to always gurantee the highest quality of the 3D printed parts.

Image 4: PLA Crystal Clear in Crystal Clear. Source: Fillamentum.

What's more, the PLA Crystal Clear filament is perfectly rolled onto the spool, which prevents printing problems caused by overlap winding of the filament. Another feature that contributes to the premium quality of this filament is the fact that it comes in a resealable bag pouch that protects it from moisture and UV rays. Therefore, PLA Crystal Clear filament is a high quality 3D printing filament fully stabilized for excellent finishes with the highest reliability and ease of 3D printing.

Image 5: PLA Crystal Clear in Iceland Blue. Source: Fillamentum.

Parts printed with Fillamentum PLA Crystal Clear filament can be efficiently annealed to enhance their properties. Annealing allows for increased chemical, mechanical, and temperature resistance, with the potential to withstand temperatures of up to 110 ºC. The recommended annealing conditions include heating the printed parts to 80 ºC for 2 hours or 100 ºC for 1 hour. This process ensures the optimization of the filament's characteristics, making it an excellent choice for applications requiring enhanced durability and resilience in challenging environments, such as applications in electrical and electronic equipment.

Image 6: PLA Crystal Clear in Smaragd Green. Source: Fillamentum.

If you are looking for standard opaque colors or filaments with a sparkly surface finish, see the PLA Extrafill and the PLA Extrafill Vertigo collections from Fillamentum. For a very authentic wood look and feel, see the PLA Timberfill collection from Fillamentum.