3DXSTAT ESD PLA is an easy-to-use ESD-Safe filament designed for use in critical applications requiring electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Made using Natureworks PLA and CNT for exceptional repeatability and reliability.

PLA 3DXSTAT ESD

3DXSTAT ESD PLA is an advanced ESD-safe compound designed for use in critical applications requiring electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Manufactured using cutting-edge multi-wall carbon nanotube technology, advanced compounding technology, and precision extrusion processes. Target surface resistance of 107 to 109 Ohms.

The advantages of PLA include:

• Ideal for printing without a heated bed, no case required
• Low shrinkage, warping and easy printability, PLA prints on virtually all desktop 3D printers.
• Very low odor, perfect for home or office printing
• Gorgeous surface quality to make your printed parts look beautiful
• Made from plants, PLA is a renewable biopolymer

The benefits of 3DXSTAT™ include:

• Constant surface resistivity
• Better impact and stretch retention
• Low particulate contamination
• Minimal contribution to outgassing and ionic contamination

Typical ESD PLA applications include:

• Semi-con: HDD components, wafer handling, masks, enclosures and connectors
• Industrial: transportation, measurement and sensing applications

Target Conductivity for 3DXSTAT ESD PLA:

• Surface resistivity from 10^7 to 10^9 ohms on 3DP sample using concentric ring test method.
• Note: Internal studies have shown that increasing the extruder temperature can achieve higher levels of conductivity. Likewise, lower extruder temperatures have resulted in lower levels of conductivity. Each printer is set up differently and part geometry varies. Therefore, expect some trial and error to figure out how ESD PLA filament works in your specific printer/application.

Surface conductivity as a function of extruder temperature:

The surface resistance of your ESD PLA printed part will vary depending on the temperature of your printer's extruder. For example, if tests indicate that the part is too insulating, increasing the extruder temperature will result in better conductivity. Therefore, the surface resistance can be "tuned" by adjusting the extruder temperature up or down depending on the reading you get from your end.

Recommended print settings:

• Extruder: 210-240°C
• Bed temperature: 23-60°C
• Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep Adhesive and 3DXTECH Polyimide Tape
• Heated room: not required
• Other: You may need to increase the extrusion multiplier to 1.15 or even 1.2 and vary the fan speed between 50 and 100%.
• Supports: Water-soluble AquaTek™ X1 USM is great for complex parts.
• Drying instructions: 65°C for 4 hours.