Create innovative, bendable, and durable prints like airless basketballs with Spool3D Flexible PLA Pro 1.75mm 3D printer filament.

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Print it right with Spool3D PETG 3D printer filament.  Our Flexible PLA Pro thermoplastic filament is manufactured with tight tolerances from premium grade material.

Unleash a new dimension of creativity with Spool3D's Flexible PLA Pro 3D printer filament. This specialized PLA blend is engineered to deliver remarkable elasticity and durability, allowing you to print objects that can bend, stretch, and rebound without breaking. It bridges the gap between rigid plastics and truly flexible elastomers, making it perfect for dynamic applications.

One of the most exciting applications for Flexible PLA is the creation of airless basketballs. Its inherent elasticity provides a consistent bounce, while the robust nature of the filament ensures long-lasting performance without the need for inflation. Beyond sports equipment, this filament excels at producing prototypes, soft grippers, gaskets, phone cases, wearable items, and anything requiring flexibility and impact absorption. Our Flexible PLA Pro maintains good layer adhesion and is designed for reliable printing on most FDM 3D printers, opening up a world of possibilities for functional prints.

Why Choose Our 1.75mm Flexible PLA Pro Filament?

• • Exceptional Flexibility: Allows prints to bend and flex, returning to their original shape.
  • Durable & Resilient: High impact resistance and good tear strength for long-lasting objects.
  • Ideal for Airless Basketballs: Provides excellent bounce and durability for functional, non-inflatable designs.
  • Good Layer Adhesion: Ensures strong bonds between layers, even with flexible properties.
  • Relatively Easy to Print: While flexible, it's designed for accessible printing compared to more challenging elastomers.

Tips for Printing with Flexible PLA Pro Filament:

• • Go Slow: Printing at slower speeds is the most crucial tip for flexible filaments to ensure smooth extrusion and good layer adhesion.
  • Minimize Retraction: Excessive or fast retraction can cause filament jams in your hotend. Keep retraction settings as low as possible.
  • Direct Drive Extruder: If you have a direct drive extruder, you will generally have an easier time printing flexible filaments.
  • Calibrate E-Steps/Flow: Ensure your extruder is accurately calibrated to prevent over-extrusion, which can lead to clogs with flexible materials.
  • Good First Layer: Excellent bed adhesion is still important. A clean build plate or a suitable adhesive (like glue stick) can help.
  • Dry Your Filament: Flexible filaments can absorb moisture, which may lead to bubbling and poor print quality. Dry your filament if you notice issues.
  • Store your PETG filament in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight when not in use. Please use the resealable plastic bag with the desiccant pack provided.

Specifications:

• • Filament Diameter: 1.75mm (± 0.04mm tolerance)
  • Material: Flexible PLA Pro (Polylactic Acid)
  • Optimum Printing Temperature: 220-240°C (May vary depending on your printer)
  • Optimum Bed Temperature: 35-45°C (adhesive advised to provide a barrier layer)
  • Spool Weight: g
  • Colour Options: black
  • Filament Weight: 1 kg
  • Empty Spool Weight: g
  • Shipping Weight: 1.65 kg
  • Spool Size
    • 1 kg spool - 204 mm OD x 67 mm W; spool hole diameter: 56 mm

Included in the box:

• • spool of chosen filament, vacuum packaged with desiccant
  • extra resealable bag

Suggested Airless Basketball Model and Profile:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1408635-airless-basketball-final-version#profileId-1462015

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