PLA Aero White with Spool (1kg)

SKU: CE11010 Brand: Bambu Lab

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.

$67.99 AUD, inc GST
$61.81 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Aug 03 and Aug 21

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0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Shipping:

  • $7+ Standard (5+ days*, tracked)
  • $11+ Express (2+ days*, tracked)
  • FREE Pickup (Newcastle only - must order online*)

Shipping costs may increase for heavy products or large orders.

Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page.

*Conditions apply, see shipping tab below.

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.

Features

  • Light as a feather - by Design: PLA Aero foams during printing to create a low-density structure, producing parts as light as around half the weight of PLA Basic at the same volume - ideal for flight and any weight-critical build.
  • Controllable Model Density: Dial in the weight-to-strength balance you need. Raising the printing temperature and lowering the flow rate increases foaming and reduces density, giving you fine control over the finished part.
  • Tough Matte Finish, Easy to Colour: Tougher and more impact-resistant than other PLA blends, with a soft matte surface that accepts paint and dye beautifully for clean, professional-looking models.
  • Automatic Parameter Syncing (AMS): A built-in RFID tag communicates directly with the Bambu Lab AMS (Automatic Material System), automatically loading the correct material type and profile. Load and print, with no tedious manual setup.

Specifications

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

Product Comments

Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page (no login required).

Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).

We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):

  • $3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
  • $7+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
  • $11+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
  • Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.

Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.

Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.

International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:

  • $12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
  • $16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)

If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.

Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):

40 Aruma Place
Cardiff
NSW, 2285
Australia

Take a look at our customer service page if you have other questions such as "do we do purchase orders" (yes!) or "are prices GST inclusive" (yes they are!). We're here to help - get in touch with us to talk shop.

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