Lightweight foaming filament built for flight. PLA Aero prints as light as around half the weight of standard PLA, making it the go-to choice for RC planes, drones, gliders and aerodynamic models where every gram counts.
Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Aug 03 and Aug 21
PLA Aero is a specialty foaming filament that expands at high printing temperatures to create fine internal voids, dramatically reducing the weight of your prints without a major sacrifice in toughness. Where standard PLA is chosen for appearance and everyday printing, Aero is engineered for one job above all: strong, stiff parts that weigh as little as possible.
This makes it a natural fit for radio-controlled aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), gliders, aerodynamic test models and any project where reducing mass improves flight time, agility or efficiency. Its matte surface also takes paint and dye far better than glossy PLA, so finished models are easy to colour and detail. Note that Aero is a more demanding material than standard PLA - it is highly sensitive to moisture and benefits from careful drying and parameter tuning to print at its best.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.75 mm ± 0.03 mm |
| Nozzle Temperature | 220°C – 260°C |
| Bed Temperature | 35°C – 45°C (with glue) |
| Printing Speed | < 180 mm/s |
| Flow Rate Ratio | 0.5 – 0.8 |
| Filament Density | 1.21 g/cm³ |
| Print Density (foamed) | 0.55 – 1.05 g/cm³ (varies with parameters) |
| Heat Deflection Temp | 53°C |
| Vicat Softening Temp | 54°C |
| Impact Strength | 28.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m² |
| Drying Settings | 55°C for 8 hours (blast drying) |
| Recommended Build Plate | Cool Plate SuperTack / Smooth PEI / Textured PEI |
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