Anycubic PLA Basic Grey Filament 1 kg 1.75 mm

⚙️ Description

Anycubic PLA Basic Grey Filament 1 kg 1.75 mm is a versatile PLA material for FDM / FFF 3D printing in a neutral grey color. The Grey shade is ideal for engineering prototypes, technical parts, housings, mockups, architectural models, figures, demonstration samples, educational projects, and printed parts intended for sanding, priming, or painting.

Grey PLA is one of the most practical colors for 3D printing because it makes model geometry, shape, bevels, relief, layer lines, and small surface imperfections easier to evaluate. This makes grey filament a strong choice for test prints, functional prototypes, post-processing workflows, and presentation samples.

Anycubic PLA Basic is designed for easy, stable, and predictable printing. The filament is neatly wound, feeds smoothly, extrudes consistently, and helps create clean model surfaces without complex printer setup.

Important: this is Grey, not Texture Grey. Grey is the classic lighter grey shade with hex code #B1B3B3, while Texture Grey is a separate darker grey shade with hex code #75787B.

🎨 Color and Appearance

• Color name: Grey
• Official color name: Grey
• Official hex code: #B1B3B3
• Visual effect: neutral grey shade for technical, clean, and versatile printed models
• Best for: prototypes, housings, mockups, figures, engineering parts, models for painting, and demonstration samples

✨ Key Advantages

• ✅ Practical Grey color — makes model shape, relief, bevels, edges, and small details easy to inspect.
• ✅ PLA Basic — a universal material for everyday FDM 3D printing.
• ✅ Neatly wound spool — helps reduce tangling and supports stable filament feeding.
• ✅ Precise extrusion — the material flows smoothly through the nozzle and helps create clean model surfaces.
• ✅ Bubble-free printing — stable filament structure helps reduce surface defects and extrusion gaps.
• ✅ Low odor — comfortable for home, office, school, laboratory, or workshop printing.
• ✅ Strong color for prototyping — grey is convenient for checking shape, dimensions, and surface quality.
• ✅ Wide compatibility — works with most FDM 3D printers using 1.75 mm filament.
• ✅ Intelligent Identification — supported on compatible Anycubic devices.
• ✅ Reusable Filament Spool — reusable spool support.

📊 Technical Specifications

Brand	Anycubic
Product name	Anycubic PLA Basic Grey Filament
Series	PLA Basic
Material type	PLA filament for FDM / FFF 3D printing
Color	Grey
Official color name	Grey
Hex code	#B1B3B3
Filament diameter	1.75 mm
Diameter tolerance	±0.02 mm
Net weight	1 kg
Filament type	General filaments
Printing technology	FDM / FFF
ACE Compatibility	Compatible
Intelligent Identification	Supported
Reusable Filament Spool	Supported

⚙️ Recommended Printing Parameters

Nozzle temperature	190-230 ℃
Heated bed temperature	55-56 ℃
Printing speed	50-200 mm/s
Recommended nozzle size	0.2 mm or above
Drying before use	Recommended
Drying condition	45-50 ℃, 6-8 h
Cooling time	8 s
Maximum volumetric flow	12 mm³/s

🧪 Physical and Mechanical Properties

Density	1.24 g/cm³
Melt index	4-10 g/10 min at 190 ℃ / 2.16 kg
Melting temperature	166 ℃
Vicat softening temperature	55 ℃
Heat deflection temperature	54 ℃ at 0.45 MPa
Young’s modulus	2534±85 MPa
Tensile strength	48±5 MPa
Z-axis tensile strength	26±1 MPa
Elongation at break	8±1%
Bending modulus	3360±100 MPa
Bending strength	90±3 MPa
Izod impact strength X-Y	22±2 kJ/m²

📄 File Download: technical files and certificates

• MSDS / SDS
• TDS
• REACH
• RoHS

🚀 Recommended Applications

• ⚙️ engineering prototypes, test parts, and functional samples
• 📦 housings, covers, holders, organizers, and household elements
• 🏗️ architectural mockups, technical models, and presentation parts
• 🎨 models for painting, priming, sanding, and post-processing
• 🧩 figures, toys, desktop accessories, and decorative parts
• 🧪 demonstration samples, educational projects, and geometry-check parts

🧩 3D Printer Compatibility

Anycubic PLA Basic Grey Filament is compatible with FDM / FFF 3D printers that use 1.75 mm filament. It can be used with Anycubic, Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa, Elegoo, Artillery, Flashforge, Raise3D, QIDI, FlyingBear, Sovol, Voxelab, and many other FDM printers.

For Bambu Lab AMS, use a suitable spool, correct loading, and standard 1.75 mm PLA filament settings.

🛠️ Printing Recommendations

• Store the filament in a dry place before printing.
• If the spool has been open for a long time, dry the material at 45-50 ℃ for 6-8 h.
• For most models, start around 200-210 ℃ nozzle temperature and adjust based on the result.
• For technical models, use a well-calibrated first layer and stable cooling.
• For grey models intended for painting, use thinner layers, clean support settings, and sanding if needed.
• For larger parts, check build plate cleanliness and first-layer adhesion.

📦 Storage Recommendations

• Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place.
• Do not leave the spool under direct sunlight for long periods.
• After printing, place the filament in a sealed bag with desiccant if possible.
• Avoid moisture, dust, overheating, and long exposure to open air.

❓ FAQ

 

 

What color is Grey?

Grey is a classic neutral grey shade with hex code #B1B3B3. It is practical for prototypes, technical parts, models for painting, and visual inspection of surface details.

Are Grey and Texture Grey the same color?

No. Grey is the classic lighter grey shade with hex code #B1B3B3. Texture Grey is a separate darker grey shade with hex code #75787B.

Is this filament suitable for beginners?

Yes. PLA Basic is one of the easiest materials for beginners. It prints easily and usually does not require an enclosed chamber.

What models is the Grey color best for?

Grey is suitable for prototypes, technical parts, housings, mockups, models for painting, figures, educational projects, and demonstration samples.

What printing temperature is recommended?

The recommended nozzle temperature range is 190-230 ℃.

What heated bed temperature is needed?

The recommended heated bed temperature range is 55-56 ℃.

Should PLA be dried before printing?

Drying is recommended, especially if the spool has been open for a long time. Recommended drying condition: 45-50 ℃ for 6-8 h.

If I buy 3 kg, will I receive one large spool?

No. The filament is supplied in 1 kg spools. If you buy 3 kg, you receive three separate 1 kg spools.