Filamentree PLA Plus 2nd Class - 2nd Quality (transition, random color)

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Filamentree PLA Plus 2nd Class – advantageous PLA+ for everyday printing

Filamentree PLA Plus 2nd Class is an economical variant of the popular PLA+ filament from the Filamentree brand. It is a second quality (2nd Class) material – typically involving:

• minor visual imperfections on the spool or in the color,
• mix of multiple color shades or batches,
• slightly damaged packaging.

These deviations do not affect the printing properties of the filament itself, making it an ideal choice for users who want to save costs but require reliable PLA+.

Great for prototyping, technical parts, workshop models, assembly fixtures, or functional parts where the final appearance of the color is not essential.

Main features

• PLA+ material – improved PLA with higher toughness and impact resistance compared to standard PLA.
• 2nd Class (second quality) – cosmetic or color imperfections, fully usable for printing.
• Easy printing – low shrinkage, minimal warping, suitable even for beginners.
• Wide compatibility – for most FDM/FFF printers on the market with a filament diameter of 1.75 mm.
• Suitable for faster printing than regular PLA (depending on printer settings and cooling).

Recommended print settings

Specific values may vary depending on the printer, hotend, and cooling. Take them as initial orientation settings for PLA+.

• Nozzle temperature: approx. 200–220 °C
• Bed temperature: approx. 50–60 °C (with some beds, it can be printed without heating)
• Print speed: approx. 40–70 mm/s
• Cooling: 80–100 % after the first layers

For 2nd Class spools, it may be useful to:

• set retraction more carefully (to prevent stringing),
• possibly slightly reduce the speed for the first prints,
• we recommend drying the filament before printing (approx. 45–50 °C for several hours) if it has been out of its original packaging for a long time.

Applications

Filament Filamentree PLA Plus 2nd Class is especially suitable for:

• prototypes and test parts,
• functional components and fixtures,
• workshop models, holders, covers, organizers,
• hobby projects where a consistent color shade is not important.

It is not recommended where the following is needed:

• uniform color of the entire series of products,
• representative appearance for presentations or sale to the end customer.

Summary of benefits

• Cheaper alternative to the full-value PLA+ of the same brand.
• Maintained mechanical properties of PLA+ (higher toughness than classic PLA).
• Minimal deformation during printing, suitable for larger parts.
• Easy processability even on cheaper printers.

If you are looking for a reliable but affordable PLA+ filament for everyday printing and do not care about cosmetic details, Filamentree PLA Plus 2nd Class is the ideal choice.

Key features:

• Economic PLA+ filament in second quality (2nd Class) with maintained printing properties.
• Higher toughness and less brittleness than classic PLA – suitable for functional parts.
• Ideal for prototypes, test prints, and technical models where color appearance is not essential.
• Easy printing on most FDM/FFF printers with 1.75 mm filament.
• Low shrinkage and good dimensional accuracy for reliable printing of larger objects.
• Suitable for faster printing than standard PLA (with correct cooling and settings).