Standard PLA+, Ocean Blue, 1.75mm

Like the deep ocean itself, Ocean Blue is a deep, saturated blue.

What makes it PLA+

Standard PLA+ is our everyday PLA, made in Fargo, North Dakota:

• 100% virgin NatureWorks Ingeo 4043D, with no fillers or regrind
• ±0.02 mm diameter, measured by multi-axis laser
• Tuned for modern fast printers: 220-250 °C and up to 250 mm/s
• AMS-compatible 1 kg spool and free print profiles

Need parts that take a hit? Step up to Tough Pro PLA+. Printing for outdoors, hot cars or above 55 °C? Choose Pro PCTG.

Print settings

• Nozzle: 220-250 °C. Start at 240 °C on fast printers and 230 °C on slower ones; a generic 200-215 °C PLA profile is too cold.
• Bed: 0-60 °C (60 °C recommended) on smooth or textured PEI, Bambu Cool or High Temp Plate, glass, BuildTak or WhamBam
• Speed: 60-250 mm/s; above about 150 mm/s, raise the temperature
• Cooling: part fan on; no enclosure needed (open the door or lid on enclosed printers)
• Drying: 50 °C for 6-8 hours

Download Standard PLA+ print profiles for Bambu Lab and Snapmaker U1 printers.

Common questions

Does it work in the Bambu AMS? Yes. Our 1 kg spools have been AMS-compatible since October 2023.

How hot can parts get? PLA softens around 55-60 °C, so keep parts out of hot cars and direct sun.

Can I use it as supports for Pro PCTG? Yes, as a breakaway interface on multi-nozzle printers such as the Bambu Lab H2D, H2C, X2D or Prusa XL. Never run PLA and PCTG through the same nozzle.

Is it food safe? The resin is. Standard PLA+ is made from NatureWorks Ingeo 4043D, which complies with FDA food-contact rules (FCN 178) and EU Regulation 10/2011 as supplied. A 3D-printed part is different: layer lines trap food and bacteria and can't be fully cleaned, so a printed part isn't food safe without a food-safe coating. PLA also softens around 55-60 °C, so keep it away from hot food, hot drinks and the dishwasher.

How long does it keep? Years, sealed and dry. Every spool ships vacuum-sealed with desiccant.

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