The eSUN ePLA-Lite PLA White 1.75mm 1kg 3D Printer Filament is a cost-effective, high-performance general-purpose 3D printing filament engineered for smooth extrusion, vibrant color output, and reliable printing across desktop FDM 3D printers. Upgraded from standard PLA, ePLA-Lite offers improved toughness, excellent bed adhesion, and minimal warping while retaining the effortless printability, low odor, and clean surface finish of premium polylactic acid.
Specification
- Brand / Manufacturer: eSUN
- Product Name: ePLA-Lite Filament
- Color Profile: White
- Filament Diameter: 1.75mm (Dimensional accuracy within ±0.03mm)
- Net Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) spool
- Base Polymer Matrix: Modified Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Recommended Extruder / Nozzle Temperature: 190°C to 230°C (Optimal 205°C - 215°C)
- Recommended Heated Bed Temperature: 45°C to 60°C (Can be printed on unheated beds with adhesion aids)
- Printing Speed Range: 40mm/s to 100mm/s (High-speed compatible up to 300mm/s on modern CoreXY systems)
- Cooling Fan Speed: 100% (Full part cooling recommended)
- Tensile Strength: Approx. 58 MPa
- Elongation at Break: Approx. 18%
- Flexural Modulus: Approx. 2600 MPa
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 52°C (at 0.45 MPa)
- Spool Material: Eco-Friendly Recyclable Cardboard or Plastic Spool
- Printer Compatibility: Fully compatible with open-source and enclosed FDM 3D printers, including Bambu Lab (AMS compatible), Creality, Anycubic, Prusa, Elegoo, Kingroon, and Artillery.
Features
- Smooth Flow and Jam-Free Extrusion: Formulated for consistent melt viscosity and high thermal fluidity, preventing nozzle clogs, stringing, and extruder grinding across a wide temperature window.
- High First-Layer Adhesion with Low Warping: Exhibits low thermal shrinkage during cooling, ensuring flat, stable first layers on glass, PEI, PC, and magnetic spring steel plates without corner lifting.
- Vibrant Solid White Finish: Features rich, uniform pigmentation that yields a bright, clean white surface with excellent opacity, masking internal infill patterns effectively.
- Tight Diameter Control (±0.03mm): Manufactured using precision laser gauge monitoring to ensure strict dimensional uniformity, resulting in consistent layer lines and accurate part dimensions.
- Eco-Friendly and Low Odor: Sourced from renewable plant starches (corn/sugarcane), producing virtually no irritating fumes or toxic odors during printing, making it safe for classrooms, offices, and home workspaces.
- Neat Precision Machine Winding: Layer-by-layer spool winding prevents overlapping, tangles, and knots that could otherwise cause mid-print feeding failures.
Common Applications
- Concept Models and Rapid Prototyping: Fast, economical visual and dimensional verification of product designs, mechanical assemblies, and architectural layouts.
- Cosplay Props, Miniatures & Figurines: Printing detailed character models, tabletop gaming terrain, decorative masks, and display pieces that are easy to sand, prime, and paint.
- Educational STEM Projects & School Kits: Ideal for robotics chassis, student design competitions, and classroom demonstrations due to its ease of use and non-toxic profile.
- Everyday Household & Organizational Items: Crafting desk organizers, cable clips, phone stands, storage bins, and custom brackets.
Professional Installation and Maintenance Tips
- Optimal Slicer Profile Settings: Set your nozzle temperature to 210°C and bed temperature to 55°C as a starting baseline. Maintain 100% part cooling fan after the first layer for crisp overhangs and clean bridging performance.
- Clean Bed Surface Regularly: Wipe your PEI sheet or glass platform with 70% to 90% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) before printing to remove fingerprints and dust, ensuring strong first-layer bonding without glue.
- Standard Brass Nozzle Friendly: ePLA-Lite is completely non-abrasive and can be printed indefinitely with standard 0.4mm brass nozzles without causing orifice wear.
- Proper Storage Practice: When not in use, store the spool in a sealed bag with silica gel desiccant or in an active dry box to protect it from ambient humidity, which helps prevent brittleness and minor stringing over time.