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SUNLU PLA 3D Printer Filament Clear Blue 1KG

SUNLU PLA 3D Printer Filament Clear Blue 1KG

By SUNLU · Filament & Resin · 3D Printing · More from SUNLU

  • 1.75 ± 0.02 mm diameter
  • Nozzle 200-240°C
  • Bed 50-60°C
  • 1 kg (330 m) per spool
  • Density 1.23 g/cm³

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Summary

SUNLU PLA Basic in Clear Blue is a conventional 1 kg PLA spool with a stated 1.75 ±0.02 mm diameter, 200–240°C nozzle and 50–60°C bed temperatures. Check transparency expectations before buying: the color is sold as “Clear Blue” on some channels and “transparent blue” on others, and the manufacturer does not state whether prints come out fully transparent or translucent.

Strengths

  • Stated 1.75 ±0.02 mm diameter tolerance with broad printer and AMS-unit compatibility.
  • A full mechanical and thermal data set is published for this color.
  • SUNLU store prices 1 kg PLA variants from $10.29 on sale (regular $18.99).
  • A Clear Blue variant is listed at $12.99 for 1 kg.
  • Review sites describe SUNLU PLA as easy to print, with smooth extrusion and a glossy finish.

Weaknesses

  • No instrumented independent test of this exact color was found.
  • Transparent prints can show bright spots or cloudiness; generic PLA profiles often work better than tuned ones.
  • Moisture-sensitive: dry at 50°C for 8 h if stringing or rough extrusion appears.
  • Color naming differs across channels, so the exact finish is undocumented.
  • Mechanical values differ between the standard PLA page and the Basic Clear Blue TDS.

Verified specifications

MaterialPLA (Basic line), color Clear Blue.
Color codeRGB #0065B5.
Manufacturer SKU variantDLZ-US-SL-PLA-TPBL-1KG.
Diameter1.75 mm, stated tolerance ±0.02 mm.
Nozzle temperature200–240°C.
Bed temperature50–60°C.
Density1.23 g/cm³.
Spool weight1 kg (1000 g) of filament; empty spool 180 g.
Melt flow index6.9 g/10 min.
Shrinkage0.2%.
Softening temperature53°C.
Heat deflection50°C at 0.45 MPa, 60°C at 1.8 MPa.
Vicat softening54°C.
Melting164°C.
Tensile strength27 MPa (X-Y), 40 MPa (Z).
Elongation at break10% (X-Y), 20% (Z).
Flexural strength59 MPa (X-Y), 71 MPa (Z).
Flexural modulus2300 MPa.
Notched Izod impact4.5 kJ/m².
Shore hardness80D.
Maximum print speed200 mm/s.
Maximum volumetric flow22 mm³/s.
Flow ratio0.98.
Pressure advance (K-value)0.002.
Drying50°C for 8 h.
Fan speed50–100%; bridge fan 100%; disable for 0–1 layers.
Retractionnot stated for this TDS; manufacturer standard PLA page lists 0.8–1.2 mm at 30–40 mm/s.
AMS compatibilityAMS Lite, AMS, AMS 2 Pro, AMS HT.
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Color and naming

The manufacturer color name is “Clear Blue” (RGB #0065B5). It is not the standard SUNLU PLA line’s “Cyan” (#00A3E0) or “Klein Blue” (#1729AB), and it is not the transparent line’s “Ocean Haze” (#75AABE). The Amazon listing title uses “Clear Blue”; the manufacturer store uses “transparent blue” image naming, and the sunlu.com transparent PLA page lists different color names (Mist Black, Strawberry jam, Orange Juice, Mint Ice, Ocean Haze, Grape Jelly). “Clear Blue” is not among the transparent-page color names, so the exact relation between “Clear Blue” and the transparent line is not documented. Whether prints are fully transparent or translucent is not stated by the manufacturer.

Published TDS values: nozzle 200–240°C, bed 50–60°C, density 1.23 g/cm³, melt flow 6.9 g/10 min, shrinkage 0.2%, softening 53°C, heat deflection 50°C at 0.45 MPa and 60°C at 1.8 MPa, Vicat softening 54°C, melting 164°C. Mechanical values: tensile strength 27 MPa (X-Y) / 40 MPa (Z), elongation at break 10% (X-Y) / 20% (Z), flexural strength 59 MPa (X-Y) / 71 MPa (Z), flexural modulus 2300 MPa, notched Izod impact 4.5 kJ/m². The standard SUNLU PLA page lists different mechanical values (tensile 40±6 MPa, flexural 65±6 MPa, impact 5±3 kJ/m², shrinkage 0.1–0.3%, heat deflection 55±5°C, melt flow 6.9±3 g/10 min) and splits nozzle temperature by speed (200–210°C at 50–100 mm/s, 210–240°C at 100–200 mm/s). The sources do not state which set applies to this exact spool. Maximum print speed 200 mm/s; maximum volumetric flow 22 mm³/s; flow ratio 0.98; pressure advance (K-value) 0.002. Drying: 50°C for 8 h. Fan speed 50–100%, bridge fan 100%, disable for 0–1 layers. Retraction not stated for this TDS; the standard PLA page lists 0.8–1.2 mm at 30–40 mm/s.

Moisture and storage

Filament is moisture-sensitive. Store sealed with desiccant and dry at 50°C for 8 h if stringing or rough extrusion appears. Clean the feed path before attributing issues to the profile. No filament warranty terms were found in the sources read.

Value

SUNLU’s store lists 1 kg PLA variants from $10.29 on sale (regular $18.99) as of the 2026-10-25 page check, and a US variant of PLA Basic Clear Blue at $12.99. At or below about $11/kg this is strong value for a documented PLA spool; $12–15/kg is fair; above about $15/kg, compare other transparent PLA options unless the exact color is required. Ownership costs are desiccant, dryer electricity and failed-print waste; no proprietary spool lock-in, and refill-without-spool options exist in the lineup.

Which model this is

This page covers SUNLU PLA Basic, color Clear Blue, 1 kg spool, 1.75 mm diameter. Manufacturer color code RGB #0065B5; manufacturer SKU variant DLZ-US-SL-PLA-TPBL-1KG; density 1.23 g/cm³. The Amazon listing for this color uses the ASIN B0C3HYRMDZ. No standalone manufacturer page titled “PLA Basic Clear Blue” was found; SUNLU sells PLA through combined product pages.

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