PLA - LW green
1.75 mm; 0.5 kg
PLA-LW: The Future of Ultra-Lightweight 3D Prints In recent years, the demand for materials that combine low weight, easy printability, and solid mechanical performance has been steadily growing. This is why PLA-LW – Light Weight PLA, also known as foaming PLA – is becoming increasingly popular.… more
Responsible production
Always in stock! We are a long-term Czech manufacturer of filaments located in the very heart of Moravia, the ecologically awarded Agricultural Cooperative Haňovice.
We have been dealing with plastics processing since 1992 and we already have a lot of experience in this field. That is why we are not afraid to guarantee the highest quality of our filaments, the accuracy of their colors, and trouble-free printing.
In our assortment, you will find over 130 different filaments in both traditional and original trendy colors. From classic PLA, PLA+, and PETG materials, which are known for their simple printing, through more sustainable, recycled RePLA + and RePETG filaments to more complex materials such as ULTEM, FLEX, and more. These materials are handled by more experienced printers and are used mainly in the industry as an alternative production method with reduced waste.
- Quality - We guarantee the highest quality of input material and filaments, which is confirmed by thousands of satisfied customers around the world.
- More sustainable industry - Our industrial materials are suitable for industrial use as a more sustainable alternative to production and prototyping with reduced waste.
- Biogas station - We generate heat and electricity from our biogas station.
- Reuse of packaging material.
Responsible filaments
Sustainability and social responsibility are among the main pillars of our production. We are aware of the burden that the use of plastics places on our planet, and therefore we place great emphasis on ecology in terms of reducing waste and reusability.
- All our filaments are wound on 100% recycled spools.
- PLA input material is made from 100% renewable resources
- We do not throw away filaments that do not meet the highest quality standards, but after crushing them, we subsequently create recycled filaments, in the form of RePLA+ and RePETG.
- Color crossings are donated to schools, non-profit organizations, and circles.
- Return spools - Return our empty spools to us and buy new filaments cheaper.
Responsible spools
Recycle with PM - the spool returning program
Setting up sustainable processes is an integral part of our philosophy. That's why we decided to improve the spool return program, which is renamed Every Returned Spool Helps. The principle of this program is simple - for each reel returned you get a bonus in the form of credits. You can then use them to buy new spools at better prices. You can read more about the program here.
- Our spools are 100% recycled and are Plastic Second Life® certified.
- You do not throw away the empty spool, but put it back in the original box
- As soon as you have at least 20 spools, you glue the boxes with duct tape and when you send them to us via the Mailbox, we will drop the transport.
- We will check the coils with us and if they are not dirty or damaged, we will return the coils to circulation and credit your customer account with credits.
Unfortunately, this service is only available within Czech Republic and Slovakia at this moment.
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19,15 €
(15,83 € excl. VAT 21 %)
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Parameters
| Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Tolerance | 0,05 mm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Empty spool weight | 0.216 kg |
| Packaging weight | 0.84 kg |
| Packaging dimensions | width: 220 mm, height: 75 mm, depth: 210 mm |
| Nozzle | 240 - 260 °C |
| Heatbed | 60 °C |
| RAL | 9010 |
| Pantone | 7527 C |
| Material | PLA |
| EAN | 8594185643715 |
| Manufacturer | Filament PM (Plasty Mladeč) |
PLA-LW: The Future of Ultra-Lightweight 3D Prints
In recent years, the demand for materials that combine low weight, easy printability, and solid mechanical performance has been steadily growing. This is why PLA-LW – Light Weight PLA, also known as foaming PLA – is becoming increasingly popular.
How foaming PLA by Filament PM works and Why It’s Ideal for RC Models, Drones, and Prototyping?
PLA-LW is a modified PLA filament containing special additives that trigger active expansion (foaming) when heated. With the right printer settings, the material:
- expands during extrusion
- reduces density
- significantly decreases the weight of printed parts
- and develops a smooth matte surface.
Recommended Printing Settings:
| Parameter | Recommendation |
| Nozzle size | 0.4 mm or larger |
| Print temperature | 240 - 260 °C adjust for desired foaming. The higher the temperature, the higher the foaming |
| First-layer temp | 200 - 210 °C (no foaming) |
| Flow rate | 30 - 70% depending on foaming |
| Speed | mean values |
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
| ✅ Easy to print | ❌ strong adhesion to the bed |
| ✅ suitable for achieving low model weight | ❌ Low-temperature resistance |
| ✅ Can print huge parts | ❌ Difficult post-processing |
| ✅ Hard and tough | |
| ✅ No warping |
