3D Printing Filaments
PLA
Polylactic Acid
PLA filament (Polylactic Acid) is a plastic material which is vegetable-based, and is a fully biodegradable thermoplastic polymer consisting of renewable raw materials. Along with ABS, it is one of two of the most popular printing filaments used today. PLA is an affordable and versatile plastic, and can easily be used for pattern making, tooling parts, prototypes, or end-use parts.
Multicomp Pro offers an array of PLA filaments in various colours, diameter and sizes. We also stock a number of 'effect' PLA filaments such as Silk, Matte and Marble effect, see further details below!
Silk Effect
Multicomp Pro Silk Effect Filament offers a 'silk-like' shine and high gloss surface and comes in 15 colours.
Matte Effect
Our Matte Effect PLA maintains all of the key advantages of regular PLA, however offers a matte type finish. No cracking, warping or plugging, plus low shrinkage and density.
Marble Effect
Offers a natural 'marble' effect appearance, this PLA variant has high strength, good toughness and low shrinkage.
Lightweight PLA
Specifically developed for aero modelling, lightweight PLA has a stable interlayer bonding and the usage of active foaming technology achieves lightweight, low-density prints.
ABS
ABS filament (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) was one of the first filament types to be used with 3D printers. It's still a very popular filament type due to its good mechanical properties and low cost. It's renown for its toughness, allowing you to print durable parts with great impact resistance. ABS can withstand much higher temperatures before it begins to deform, meaning it's a great choice for outdoor or high temperature applications!
Multicomp Pro offers a variety of different coloured ABS filaments, in 1.75mm diameter and 1kg spool weights.
TPU
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a flexible, abrasion resistant thermoplastic and is used in a number of manufacturing processes for both consumer and industrial use.
Its rubber-like elasticity, resilience and durability make it suitable for uses requiring impact-absorption and a soft-touch surface. Examples of TPU 3D printed parts include tubes, seals, bushing and vibration dampers.
PVA
PVA filament (PolyVinyl Alcohol) is a soft and biodegradable material that is highly sensitive to moisture. The exposed to water, this filament will actually disolve, which makes it a very useful support structure when 3D printing. When printing complex shapes or models with enclosed cavities, PVA supports can be used and removed when dissolved in warm water. PVA can also be a good option for quick practice or prototype requirements. Multicomp Pro offers MC011459 of which is a 500g option in 1.75mm diameter.
View our full range of PVA filamentsPETG
PETG filament is a thermoplastic polyester that delivers significant chemical resistance, durability and formability for manufacturing. The 'G' in PETG stands for glycol-modified, which makes the end product clear and having glass-like visual properties. It combines the benefits of both PLA and ABS into one filament, as it has the rigidity and mechanical properties of ABS, and is still easy to print like PLA.
Multicomp Pro offers an array of PETG filaments in various colours, in 1.75mm diameter and 1kg spool weight.
Nylon
PA (Polyamide), commonly known as Nylon, is semi-flexible and its behaviour derives from a semicrystalline structure, which demonstrates a great level of strength and durability making it suitable for the most demanding technical applications within 3D printing.
PA is a great option for applications such as bearings, nuts, rivets, structural components and connectors. Multicomp Pro offers two variants of Nylon filament, in a 'natural' appearance as well as carbon fibre effect.
HIPS
HIPS filament (High-Impact Polystyrene) is a lightweight, impact resistant material and is popular due to its low cost,durability, non-toxic properties and ability to be recycled.
HIPS makes a great support material, as once the print has been completed it can be dissolved using Limonene. Other printing properties include good machinability, easily paintable and works with a variety of adhesives. Multicomp Pro offers a pair of HIPS filaments in white or black, both 1.75mm diameter and 1kg in spool weight.
TPE
TPE is among the most elastic and durable printing materials on the market. TPE is extremely fatigue resistance when it comes to flexing, which makes it perfect for those applications where it will be required to flex. Capable of heavy use, it is resistant to tear, abrasions and high impact. TPE material is also capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -30°C, and as high as 140°C.
Multicomp Pro offers a pair of TPE filaments in natural colour or black, both in 1.75mm diameter and 1kg spool weights.
ASA
ASA Filament is known for having high resistance to weather and UV, making it a great candidate for outdoor applications. It is an affordable material that is typically used for producing high impact, durable products that require heat, water and UV resistance.
It is a common alternative to ABS with similar properties.
Multicomp Pro offers MP001136 which is black in colour, 1.75mm diameter and 1kg spool weight.
LCD Printing Resins
Standard, PLA and Water Washable
Multicomp Pro stocks a trio of different types of LCD printing resins, designed for use with resin 3D printers. A resin 3D printer is a machine that holds a vat of photosensitive liquid resin and exposes it to UV light beams layer-by-layer to harden the resin into a 3D printed model. The technology is called SLA or Stereolithography and can provide 3D prints with extremely fine detail at a 0.01mm layer height.
Multicomp Pro stocks both standard, PLA (bio-based) and water washable resin types.