Steel Blue is a restrained, slightly grey blue with a silk sheen, built on PLA Plus, which takes impact better than standard PLA. That mix makes it useful for parts that have to work and be seen: printer upgrades, camera rigs, mounting plates and enclosure lids. The colour hides scuffs better than a bright shade and does not draw the eye to layer lines the way a glossy primary can. It is made in South Africa and vacuum-sealed on the line, which means fewer surprises when a spool has been in storage between projects.
Specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Colour | Steel Blue |
| Finish | Silk |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 200-230 °C |
| Bed temperature | 50-60 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 120 mm/s |
| Brand | SA Filament |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Before you print
Silk prints best a little slower than standard PLA — the sheen comes from a clean, even layer.
Good for
- Printer upgrades and mounts
- Camera rigs and accessories
- Enclosure lids and panels
- Functional parts left unpainted
