Material details

PLA (polylactic acid), is a thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources. This feature sets it apart from other commonly used plastics. PLA is great for low cost prototyping, containers, and functional parts under a light load.

Technical properties

Tensile strength

26.8 - 70 MPa

Tensile modulus

1817 - 3973 MPa

Tensile elongation

1.9 - 20%

Flexural strength

46.2 - 88 MPa

Flexural modulus

2461 - 3800 MPa

HDT (0.45 MPa)

50 - 55°C