The eSUN Basic PLA Black 1.75mm 1kg 3D Printer Filament is an entry-level, high-reliability polylactic acid filament engineered for everyday desktop FDM 3D printing. Formulated for high dimensional accuracy, smooth melt extrusion, minimal warping, and clean layer adhesion, this filament delivers a deep, solid black finish suitable for prototyping, educational maker projects, functional enclosures, and artistic prints.
Specification
- Brand / Manufacturer: eSUN
- Product Name: Basic PLA Filament
- Color Profile: Black
- Filament Diameter: 1.75mm (Dimensional accuracy within ±0.03mm)
- Net Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) spool
- Base Polymer Matrix: 100% Virgin Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Recommended Extruder / Nozzle Temperature: 190°C to 220°C (Optimal 200°C - 210°C)
- Recommended Heated Bed Temperature: 45°C to 60°C (Can also be printed on unheated beds with build tape/adhesion aids)
- Printing Speed Range: 40mm/s to 100mm/s
- Cooling Fan Speed: 100% (Full part cooling recommended)
- Tensile Strength: Approx. 55 - 60 MPa
- Elongation at Break: Approx. 15% - 20%
- Flexural Modulus: Approx. 2500 - 2700 MPa
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 50°C to 53°C (at 0.45 MPa)
- Spool Material: Eco-Friendly Recyclable Cardboard or Plastic Spool
- Printer Compatibility: Fully compatible with open-source and enclosed desktop FDM 3D printers, including Bambu Lab (AMS compatible), Creality, Anycubic, Prusa, Elegoo, Kingroon, and Artillery.
Features
- Smooth Flow and Clog-Free Extrusion: Engineered for stable melt fluidity and uniform thermal viscosity, preventing hotend clogs, stringing, and extruder slipping across standard print speeds.
- Deep, Opaque Black Finish: Features high-density pigmentation that delivers a rich, uniform black surface with high opacity, giving finished models a sleek, professional appearance.
- Low Warping and Strong First-Layer Adhesion: Low thermal contraction ensures flat, reliable first-layer bonding to smooth/textured PEI sheets, glass beds, PC surfaces, and magnetic spring steel plates without corner lifting.
- Tight Dimensional Tolerance (±0.03mm): Manufactured using continuous laser micrometer monitoring to ensure uniform filament diameter, resulting in consistent volumetric flow and clean layer stacking.
- Eco-Friendly and Low Odor: Sourced from renewable plant starches (corn/sugarcane), producing virtually no irritating fumes or harsh odors, making it safe for classrooms, offices, and indoor workstations.
- Neat Machine Spool Winding: Even, layer-by-layer spool winding prevents tangles, overlaps, and knots that could otherwise cause feeding interruptions during long print jobs.
Common Applications
- Electronics Housings & Project Boxes: Printing clean black enclosures, sensor brackets, instrument bezels, and Raspberry Pi / Arduino chassis.
- Rapid Prototyping & Visual Mockups: Fast, cost-effective validation of form, fit, and dimensions for engineering concepts and product designs.
- Cosplay Props, Miniatures & Helmets: Building dark-themed props, armor parts, display models, and tabletop gaming terrain ready for assembly or painting.
- Everyday Workshop & Home Organization: Crafting tool holders, cable management clips, desk organizers, wall brackets, and utility fixtures.
Professional Installation and Maintenance Tips
- Optimal Slicer Profile Settings: Set your nozzle temperature to 205°C and build platform to 55°C as an initial baseline. Run part cooling fans at 100?ter the first layer for crisp overhangs, fine details, and clean bridging.
- Keep Build Surface Clean: Wipe down the print platform with 70% to 90% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) before printing to remove finger oils and dust, ensuring strong first-layer adhesion without relying on glue.
- Standard Brass Nozzle Safe: Basic PLA contains no abrasive additives and can be used continuously with standard 0.4mm brass nozzles without risk of wear.
- Storage Recommendations: Store the spool in a sealed vacuum bag with silica desiccant packets or an active filament dry box when not in use to protect against moisture absorption, preserving material ductility and preventing brittleness over time.