Conductive PLA Proto-Pasta

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Ideal for use in low voltage circuits, Arduino, tactile sensors, robotics and electronics.

Conductive PLA filament of Proto-Pasta is composed of polymer (PLA), a dispersant and conductive carbon. It's a semi-flexible material and compatible with any desktop 3D printer.
Conductive PLA filament Proto-Pasta is ideal for use in low voltage circuits, digital keyboards that require low conductivity, Arduino, tactile sensors, robotics and electronics.

Image 1: 3D printed parts with conductive filament and operation. Source: Protopasta.

The conductive filament PLA is feasible to track any item through a resistance 1Kohm. Conductive PLA filament is more flexible than the PLA has a lower adhesion. It also presents a softening temperature similar to the PLA (around 50 degrees). As for its rigidity is low; could be considered a semi-flexible material (fracture occurs when folding the pieces repeatedly). If you want to print double head is recommended for use in conjunction with the PLA.

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Image 2: PLA Conductive. Source: Protopasta.

The main features of the PLA conductive filament are:

  • Resistivity volumetric filament without 3D printing: 15 ohm cm
  • Resistivity volumetric 3D printed parts perpendicular to the layers: 30 ohm-cm
  • Volume resistivity of 3D printed parts through layers (along the Z axis): 115 ohm-cm
  • Resistance to a length of 10 cm filament 1.75 mm: 1.8 Kohm
  • Resistance to a length of 10 cm filament 2.85 mm: 0.6 Kohm

You can get more information on this thread in the next link. Also you can see projects conducted with the Conductive PLA filament in the next link.

It is advisable to use a hardened steel nozzle or Olsson Ruby since the particles are quite abrasives and wears out the brass nozzles.

Softening temperature (ºC) 55
Electrical conductivity Electrical conductivity
Hide color variations (Hide color variations)

Print with Conductive PLA Filament Proto-Pasta is almost as easy as printing with the standard PLA. It is not necessary to have a warm bed 3D printer to print the PLA conductive filament, although in the case of having a 3D printer heated bed is recommended for use to 50-60 °C because a higher adhesion is obtained.

Adherence of the first layer is key and probably the most important factors for good impressions. so you can use MagigooBuildTak, Blue Tape or 3DLac.

General information
Manufacturer Proto Pasta (USA)
Material PLA + Conductive carbon black
Format Roll of 125 g
Spool of 500 g
Density 1.24 g/cm3
Filament diameter 1.75 or 2.85 mm
Diameter tolerance ±0.05 mm
Filament length ±41 m (Ø1.75 mm-125 g)
±164 m (Ø1.75 mm-500 g)
±15 m (Ø 2.85 mm-125 g)
±60 m (Ø 2.85 mm-500 g)
Color Black
RAL/Pantone -
Print settings
Printing temperature 195-225ºC
Print bed temperature 50-60ºC
Chamber temperature Not necessary
Cooling fan Recommended
Recommended printing speed 20-80 mm/s
Mechanical properties
Izod impact strength -
Charpy impact strength -
Elongation at break
Tensile strength -
Tensile Modulus -
Flexural strength -
Flexural modulus -
Surface hardness -
Thermal properties
Softening temperature 55ºC
Melting temperature 150ºC
Specific properties
Transparency  No
Additional Information
HS Code 3916.9
Diameter coil (outer) 205 mm 
Diameter coil (inner hole) 53 mm 
Coil Width 55 mm 


* The typical values detailed in this table should be considered as a reference. Actual values may vary depending on the 3D printer model used, part design and printing conditions. We recommend confirming the results and final properties with own tests. For more information you should consult the technical data sheet of the product.

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