PLA Pellets
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Spain & Portugal (Mainland): Order before 4PM to receive it tomorrow. Except weekends.
Rest of the world: Express shipping options available at checkout.
EU VAT Exempt: No VAT on all EU B2B orders. Please contact us.
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Description
Eolas Prints PLA pellets are 100% virgin, dye-free polylactic acid in granule form, for use in pellet-fed FDM 3D printers and injection moulding systems. PLA is the most widely used 3D printing polymer — derived from renewable plant starch (corn or sugarcane), biodegradable under industrial composting conditions, and straightforward to process. In pellet form, PLA is significantly more cost-effective per kilogram than equivalent filament, making it the practical choice for high-volume printing on pellet-extruder systems.
Key Specifications
| Material | Polylactic Acid (PLA) |
| Grade | 100% virgin — no regrind or recycled content |
| Colourant | Dye-free (natural pellet colour) |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Food-contact-safe raw material | Yes (see note below) |
| Print temperature | 190–220°C (printer-dependent) |
| Bed temperature | 0–60°C (PEI or glass bed) |
| Available sizes | 500 g / 1 kg — bulk big bags available on request |
A Note on Food Contact
The raw PLA pellet material is food-contact safe. That certification applies to the raw pellet feedstock, not to finished printed parts — 3D-printed surfaces contain microscopic gaps between layers that can harbour bacteria, and most printers use brass nozzles that may introduce trace metals. If you intend a part for food contact, print it with a stainless-steel nozzle and apply a food-safe sealant, and assess suitability for your specific use. This remains the responsibility of the maker.
Why Pellets Over Filament
Filament is pellet feedstock that has already been extruded once into wire form — a manufacturing step that adds cost, time, and the possibility of moisture uptake during production. Pellet-fed printers skip this step entirely: the raw pellet is melted and extruded directly into the print. For high-volume users, the cost differential is substantial. For research and custom formulation applications, pellets also allow direct blending of additives without sourcing specialist filament.
Material Properties
PLA's key advantages are ease of printing, good surface finish, and biodegradability. It prints at low temperatures (190–220°C), adheres well to PEI and glass surfaces without a heated enclosure, and produces minimal warping. Its biodegradable nature under industrial composting conditions makes it the environmentally lowest-impact standard 3D printing polymer.
Its primary limitation is heat resistance — PLA softens above approximately 55–60°C under load, making it unsuitable for applications with thermal exposure. For structural or heat-resistant applications, consider our PETG or ABS pellets.
Dialling In Your Settings
New to pellet printing or fine-tuning a fresh batch? Our European buyer's guide to pellets covers sourcing and selection, and our complete troubleshooting & calibration guide walks through dialling in settings.
Compatible Printers
These pellets are designed for pellet-fed FDM printers and desktop pellet extruder systems. Common compatible platforms include Dyze Design Pulsar, Pollen AM, 3DGence Industry, and custom industrial pellet extruder builds. Pellets can also be used in bench-top single-screw extruders for custom filament production.
Sourcing & Quality
These PLA pellets are produced by a specialist manufacturer certified to ISO standards, and shipped from Eolas Prints' stock in Cantabria, Spain. REACH and food-contact declarations are available on request. Available from 500 g and 1 kg up to bulk big bags for production-scale printing.
Shipping policy
When do you ship?
We ship Monday to Friday from our warehouse in Cantabria, Spain. In-stock orders placed before the cut-off time ship the same business day. Orders placed after the cut-off, or at the weekend, ship on the next business day.
| Spain & Portugal | Orders placed before 4PM CET ship the same day. |
| Rest of the world | Orders placed before 1PM CET ship the same day. |
Products with a lead time shown on their product page ship as soon as they are available, within the lead time shown.
How do you ship?
Parcels — we ship with GLS within mainland Spain & Portugal and with UPS to the rest of the world. Shipping is calculated at checkout from your delivery address, the weight of your order and live carrier rates, so you see the exact price and delivery options before you pay.
Pallet freight — large and heavy machines, such as CO₂ laser cutters and industrial or large-format printers, ship on a pallet by road or, to islands and overseas destinations, by sea. Orders over 40 kg to mainland Spain & Portugal also ship by pallet. The pallet rate for your destination is shown at checkout, and orders over 150 kg ship on two pallets.
Free shipping
Free standard shipping on filament, pellets and accessories:
- Mainland Spain & Portugal: orders over €100 (GLS)
- Other EU countries: orders over €150 (UPS Standard), excluding Malta and Cyprus
Free shipping does not apply to 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser machines or other equipment, or to the Balearic and Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, the Azores and Madeira.
Parcel delivery times
Business days after dispatch.
| Spain & Portugal |
GLS: Next business day UPS: 1 - 2 business days |
| Rest of Europe |
UPS Standard: 2 - 5 business days UPS Worldwide Saver: 1 - 2 business days UPS Express: 1 - 2 business days (before 2PM) |
| North America |
UPS Worldwide Saver: 1 - 2 business days UPS Express: 1 - 2 business days (before 2PM) |
| South America | UPS Worldwide Saver: 2 - 5 business days |
| Middle East |
UPS Worldwide Saver: 1 - 2 business days UPS Express: 1 - 2 business days (before 2PM) |
| Asia | UPS Worldwide Saver: 5 - 7 business days |
| Australia & New Zealand |
UPS Worldwide Saver: 5 - 7 business days UPS Express: 3 - 5 business days (before 2PM) |
Pallet delivery times
Estimated, after dispatch.
| Mainland Spain & Portugal | 2 - 4 business days |
| Balearic Islands | 4 - 7 business days |
| EU mainland | 3 - 7 business days |
| UK, Switzerland & Norway | 5 - 10 business days |
| Islands by sea | 1 - 3 weeks Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, Malta, Cyprus, Iceland, Azores, Madeira, Sardinia, Sicily |
| Rest of the world by sea | 4 - 8 weeks |
Pallet deliveries
- The carrier will contact you to arrange a delivery day, so please give a phone number that will be answered.
- Delivery is to your address at ground level. The pallet is not carried inside or unpacked, so please make sure you can unload it — with a forklift, a pallet truck or enough people. Machines can weigh 70 - 250 kg.
- If your address has restricted access (no truck access, a narrow street, no loading area) or you need a tail-lift, please contact us before ordering.
- Check the pallet before signing. Note any visible damage on the delivery note and send us photos within 24 hours.
- If a delivery fails because no one is available or the address cannot be accessed, redelivery and storage may be charged.
How about taxes & duties?
EU, including mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands: VAT is included in the price you pay at checkout. Nothing further is due on delivery.
Outside the EU VAT area, including the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla: all orders ship on DAP (Delivered at Place) terms. We pay for export clearance and transport to your address. Import duties, import taxes (such as VAT, IGIC or IPSI) and customs clearance fees are not included and are paid by the recipient.
- Parcels: UPS will contact you to arrange payment of any duties and taxes before delivery.
- Pallets: the carrier's agent or a customs broker at destination will contact you. You are responsible for import clearance.
If a shipment is refused or not cleared through customs, the return freight and any costs incurred will be deducted from any refund.
Countries we do not ship to
Due to EU sanctions, we do not ship to Russia or Belarus.
Questions?
Contact us at support@eolasprints.com or +34 942 73 59 55 before ordering if you have any questions about delivery to your address.
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