3DXSTAT™ ESD PLA | 3DXTech
3DXSTAT™ ESD PLA is an advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe compound manufactured with cutting-edge multi-wall carbon nanotube technology. It was developed for use in sensitive applications that require ESD protection. The target surface resistance ranges between 10^7 to 10^9 Ohm. The surface resistance varies depending on the extruder temperature; please check the additional information below. Increasing your extrusion multiplier up to 1.15 or even 1.2 and varying your fan speed between 50-100% may be necessary.
Technical informations
Thermal properties | |
| HDT-B | 55 °C |
| Glass transition (Tg) | 60 °C |
| Drying settings | 65 °C for 4 h |
Filament properties | |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Filament density | 1.26 g/mm3 |
| Diameter tolerance | 0.05 mm |
| Recommended adhesive | Magigoo Adhesive – The Original 50ml |
Spool weight and dimensions |
How to store filaments
Humidity and UV light can decrease the filament quality and weaken its mechanical properties. We strongly recommend storing open filaments in a dry and dark place. You can find a complete guide on how to properly store your filament here
Where to throw print fails and supports?
We kindly ask our customers to cope with plastic waste responsibly. Failed prints, support material, rafts, or brims should be liquidated according to the local guidelines. Paradoxically, in most cases, it is better to throw this waste in the regular trash can, as most of the material waste created in 3D printing is not identified, which causes more problems than benefits in the waste sorting facilities.
3DXSTAT™ ESD PLA | 3DXTech
3DXSTAT™ ESD PLA is an advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe compound manufactured with cutting-edge multi-wall carbon nanotube technology. It was developed for use in sensitive applications that require ESD protection. The target surface resistance ranges between 10^7 to 10^9 Ohm. The surface resistance varies depending on the extruder temperature; please check the additional information below. Increasing your extrusion multiplier up to 1.15 or even 1.2 and varying your fan speed between 50-100% may be necessary.
General information about PLA :
PLA is a great material with awesome printability, it is great for novice printers and perfectly works with any printer. Depending on the brand and the type, it mostly differs in mechanical and thermal resistance, and as you may think color. 3D PLA filaments are the most widely printed because of their ease to use and so the producer did want to catch a market share by offering colors beyond the rainbow's colors. PLA was until recently a weak filament with only 50°C heat resistance and very poor mechanical properties. The demand for PLA made producers overengineer the material and some firms managed to put seriously increase this once hobby-only material.
Differences in PLA price usually mean better color consistency, lower in-filament humidity rate, better diameter tolerance, higher thermal resistance (see Volcano PLA from FormFutura), and better stiffness (up to 9x like PolyMax from PolyMaker).
Printability of PLA filament
PLA is the easiest to print material. It is very forgiving and usually, most slicer predefined settings will work well. PLA doesn't warp, has great overhang capabilities, and has a great interlayer adhesion. Most of the time, PLA doesn't even require an adhesive to stick to the hotbed.
PLA mechanical and thermal properties
Regular basic PLA is stiff and not very tough meaning that it can break easily. Its main disadvantage is that it starts softening at 50°C. It is mostly suited for visual prototypes and non-functional models. Because of its ease of print, most brands have modified and pushed the PLA boundaries further making some PLAs suitable for functional prototypes.
Tips and other notable benefits
PLA is so-called "eco-friendly" and is widely used for compostable cutlery. "So-called" because its compatibility is not what you would expect from this word.
Browse all PLA filaments in stock in our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia. For comparison, see also PETG and ECO.
3DXTech is an American manufacturer of engineering filaments, produced in Michigan, USA. It is the brand to look at when standard PLA or PETG is not enough: carbon-fibre reinforced and ESD-safe materials for functional parts, jigs, fixtures and electronics. JustCreate3D keeps selected 3DXTech filaments in stock in its warehouse in Senec, Slovakia, and dispatches them quickly.
3DXTech has been making filaments since 2014, and its formulations build on more than 25 years of experience in the polymer industry. Its portfolio is one of the broadest on the market: almost every conventional material in an enhanced version – ESD, carbon fibre, glass fibre, flame retardant or antibacterial – plus industrial polymers such as PPS, PVDF, PSU, PES, TPI and PEKK.
3DXTech filaments at JustCreate3D
- CarbonX™ – carbon-fibre reinforced filaments for stiff, dimensionally stable parts: CarbonX™ PLA+CF, CarbonX™ PETG+CF, CarbonX™ PC+CF, CarbonX™ EZPC+CF, CarbonX™ PP+CF.
- 3DXSTAT™ ESD – electrostatic-dissipative filaments for parts that hold or house electronics: 3DXSTAT™ ESD PLA, 3DXSTAT™ ESD PETG, 3DXSTAT™ ESD ABS, 3DXSTAT™ ESD PC.
Who is 3DXTech for?
Engineers, makers and companies printing functional parts rather than decorations. Carbon-fibre filaments are abrasive, so print them with a hardened steel nozzle instead of brass. PC and ABS-based grades print best in an enclosed printer, as they are prone to warping.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a special nozzle for CarbonX™ filaments?
Yes, we recommend it. Carbon fibres wear out brass nozzles quickly, so use a hardened steel nozzle. You can find nozzles in our spare parts category.
What does ESD mean?
ESD filaments are electrostatic dissipative: they safely conduct away static charge. This makes 3DXSTAT™ parts suitable for trays, housings and fixtures used around sensitive electronic components.
Can I get a 3DXTech material that is not listed?
The manufacturer’s industrial range is much wider than what we keep in stock. If you need a material that is not listed, write to support@justcreate3d.com and we will check whether it can be ordered.
See all 3DXTech filaments currently available, or compare them with other carbon and glass fibre filaments.