Anycubic ASA Black Filament for 3D Printer
🖤 Description
Anycubic ASA Black Filament is an engineering-grade FDM 3D printing material designed for strong, heat-resistant and weather-resistant parts. The black color is ideal for technical housings, automotive components, outdoor parts, brackets, mounts, functional prototypes and prints that require a strict, professional and practical appearance.
ASA offers high resistance to UV light, moisture, temperature changes and long-term outdoor exposure. Its properties are close to ABS, but ASA is better suited for outdoor applications, has better color stability under sunlight and produces a lower odor during printing. Anycubic ASA Black Filament is especially useful for functional parts that must keep their appearance and mechanical stability in demanding conditions.
⭐ Advantages
- ✅ Black universal color for engineering, technical and outdoor parts
- ✅ High resistance to sunlight and UV radiation
- ✅ Suitable for outdoor applications, moisture and weather exposure
- ✅ Heat resistance up to 90 ℃
- ✅ Good strength, rigidity and impact resistance
- ✅ Lower odor compared with ABS
- ✅ Stable filament diameter 1.75 mm ±0.02 mm
- ✅ ACE compatible and suitable for most FDM 3D printers
- ✅ Practical black color Black #212721 for functional prints
📌 Technical specifications
| Product name | Anycubic ASA Black Filament |
| Material | ASA, Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate |
| Color | Black |
| Color code | Black #212721 |
| Material type | Functional engineering filament |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm ±0.02 mm |
| Net weight | 1 kg |
| Filament length | Approx. 395 m |
| Recommended nozzle size | 0.4 mm or above |
| ACE compatibility | Compatible |
| Bambu Lab AMS compatibility | Compatible with 1.75 mm filaments when using a suitable spool and correct loading |
⚙️ Recommended printing parameters
| Nozzle temperature | 255 - 275 ℃ |
| Heated bed temperature | 80 - 100 ℃ |
| Printing speed | 50 - 100 mm/s |
| Cooling fan | 0 - 20%, minimal or off |
| Enclosed chamber | Recommended for stable temperature, lower warping risk and reduced layer separation |
| Build surface | PEI, textured PEI plate, glass with glue or ASA-compatible adhesive |
| Drying before printing | 70 - 80 ℃, 8 - 12 hours |
🧪 Physical properties
| Density | 1.07 g/cm³ |
| Melt index | 12 - 23 g/10 min |
| Heat deflection temperature | 90 ℃ at 0.45 MPa |
🧱 Mechanical properties
| Young’s modulus | 2220 MPa |
| Tensile strength | 41 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 15% |
| Bending modulus | 1845 MPa |
| Bending strength | 62 MPa |
🧩 Best applications
- 🖤 black technical housings, covers and protective parts;
- 🚗 automotive parts, holders, brackets and exterior components;
- 🏡 outdoor signs, labels, markings and exterior decorative elements;
- 🔧 engineering prototypes, functional models and mounting parts;
- 📦 housings for electronics, sensors, controllers and outdoor devices;
- 🌱 gardening accessories, fasteners, greenhouse parts and irrigation components;
- ⚙️ workshop parts, equipment components, tools and household mechanisms.
🔧 3D printer compatibility
Anycubic ASA Black Filament is suitable for FDM 3D printers with 1.75 mm filament support, nozzle temperature of 255 - 275 ℃ and heated bed temperature of 80 - 100 ℃. For stable printing, an enclosed chamber is recommended because ASA is sensitive to drafts and sudden temperature changes.
The material can be used with Anycubic Kobra, Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Elegoo, Qidi, Flashforge, Artillery, Sovol, Raise3D, Snapmaker and other FDM 3D printers that support engineering-grade filaments.
💡 Printing recommendations
- ✅ Dry the spool at 70 - 80 ℃ for 8 - 12 hours before printing.
- ✅ Use an enclosed chamber or protective cover for a stable thermal environment.
- ✅ Use brim or raft for larger parts.
- ✅ Avoid strong cooling to reduce cracking, warping and layer separation.
- ✅ Allow the build plate to cool completely before removing the model.
📦 Storage recommendations
- ✅ Store the filament in a dry sealed bag.
- ✅ Use silica gel to protect the material from moisture.
- ✅ Do not leave the open spool near moisture or direct heat sources.
- ✅ If bubbles, popping sounds or unstable extrusion appear, dry the material again.
🛒 Why buy
Anycubic ASA Black Filament is a practical choice for users who need a reliable engineering plastic for long-lasting parts. It combines strict black color, strength, heat resistance, UV resistance, moisture resistance and outdoor stability. The material is suitable for outdoor 3D printing, automotive tasks, technical housings, brackets and functional prints.
❓ FAQ
Is Anycubic ASA Black Filament suitable for beginners?
ASA is more demanding than PLA or PETG. Beginners can use it successfully if the printer has a heated bed, stable extrusion and preferably an enclosed chamber.
What printing temperature is recommended for this filament?
The recommended nozzle temperature is 255 - 275 ℃.
What bed temperature is required?
The recommended heated bed temperature is 80 - 100 ℃.
Does ASA require an enclosed chamber?
Yes, an enclosed chamber is recommended. It helps reduce warping, cracking and layer separation.
Can this filament be printed on Creality, Bambu Lab and Prusa printers?
Yes, if the printer supports a nozzle temperature of 255 - 275 ℃, heated bed temperature of 80 - 100 ℃ and stable 1.75 mm filament feeding.
Should ASA filament be dried before printing?
Yes, drying ASA at 70 - 80 ℃ for 8 - 12 hours is recommended.
What models are best suited for black color?
Black color is best suited for housings, brackets, automotive parts, outdoor technical elements, protective covers, industrial prototypes and models where a strict professional appearance is important.