3DXSTAT™ ESD PLA is an advanced ESD-Safe compound designed for use in critical applications that require electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.   Made using cutting-edge multi-wall carbon nanotube technology, state of the art compounding technology, and precision extrusion processes.  Target surface resistance:  10^7 to 10^9 Ohm.

Benefits of 3DXSTAT™ include:

• Ideal for printing without a heated bed - no enclosure required
• Low shrink / warp - very easy to print
• Low odor - ideal for printing in public spaces / office environments
• Consistent and reliable surface resistance
• Improved retention of impact & elongation vs. similiar ESD-safe materials
• Low particulate contamination
• Minimal contribution to out-gassing and ionic contamination

Typical applications include:

• Semi-con: HDD Components, Housings, Wafer Handling, Jigs, Casings, & Connectors 
• Industrial: Fixtures, Conveying, Metering, End-of-arm Tooling, and Sensing applications

Target conductivity for 3DXSTAT™ ESD PLA:

• Spec: 10^6 to 10^9 Ohm surface resistivity on 3DP sample using concentric ring method, target 10^7 Ohm
• Note:  Internal studies have indicated that increased extruder temperatures can achieve higher levels of conductivity.  Likewise, lower extruder temperatures have resulted in lower levels of conductivity. Each printer is set-up differently as well as varied part geometry.  Therefore, expect some trial time to understand how this filament works in your specific printer / application.  

Recommended Print Conditions:

• Extruder Temp:  Typically 210-220°C.  3DXSTAT™ ESD PLA is a filled product and has a higher melt viscosity vs. unfilled PLA.  Therefore, it is sometimes necessary to print at higher temperatures than your standard PLA to allow the resin to flow properly.  
• Extrusion Multiplier:  1.15 - 1.20
• Extrusion Speed:  60mm/s or higher
• Bed Temp:  23-60°C
• Fan Speed:  50-100% starting on 2nd layer
• Bed Prep:  Blue Tape, Hairspray on clean glass
• Support: Aquatek water soluble support works great to create complex parts.