{"product_id":"convoy-westcan-pla-filament-5-kg-bulk-spool","title":"Convoy-Westcan PLA+ Filament – 5 kg Bulk Spool","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvoy-Westcan PLA+ Filament – 5 kg Bulk Spool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian-Made • Bulk Printing • 1.75 mm PLA+ Filament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvoy-Westcan PLA+ 5 kg bulk spools are made for customers who print a lot and want fewer spool changes, consistent material, and better value for high-volume 3D printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Canadian-made PLA+ filament is a great choice for print farms, schools, businesses, hobbyists, and production users who need reliable everyday filament for prototypes, display models, organizers, brackets, fixtures, signage, colour-coded parts, and light-duty functional prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLA+ is easy to print like standard PLA, but offers improved toughness for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant spool note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 5 kg bulk spool and is not intended to fit inside the Bambu AMS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Bambu Lab printers, use an external spool holder, roller, or compatible bulk-spool feeding setup. The filament itself is compatible with Bambu Lab printers, but the 5 kg spool size must be fed externally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose Convoy-Westcan PLA+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 5 kg bulk spool for high-volume printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fewer spool changes compared to 1 kg rolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Easy to print on Bambu Lab and most 1.75 mm FDM printers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Good surface finish and colour consistency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Low warp and good dimensional stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tougher than basic PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Great for schools, print farms, production runs, and everyday shop use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Locally stocked by Convoy-Westcan in Winnipeg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended starting settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Bambu Lab printers, we recommend starting with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBambu Lab PLA Basic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e filament profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives most users a simple, reliable starting point without needing to manually build a custom profile. From there, you can adjust temperature, speed, cooling, or flow if needed depending on the part, colour, and surface finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor other 1.75 mm FDM printers, use these general starting settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Nozzle: 205–220 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bed: 50–65 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cooling: 60–100% after the first few layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Speed: 40–80 mm\/s as a safe starting range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Layer height: 0.12–0.28 mm for most prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Drying, if needed: 40–50 °C for 4–6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical use cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Print farm production runs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• School and classroom printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Prototypes and concept models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hobby and display prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Organizers and storage parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Light-duty brackets and mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fixtures, jigs, and shop-use parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Signage and colour-coded parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• High-volume everyday printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Material: PLA+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Diameter: 1.75 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Spool size: 5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended Bambu profile: Bambu Lab PLA Basic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compatible with Bambu Lab printers when fed externally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compatible with most 1.75 mm FDM 3D printers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Not intended to fit inside the Bambu AMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to know before buying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLA+ is one of the easiest and most reliable materials to print, but it is still best used away from high heat. For parts that may sit in a hot vehicle, near heat sources, or outdoors long-term, PETG or ASA may be a better choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 5 kg spool is best suited for users who already have a way to hold and feed a large-format spool. Please confirm your printer setup can support a 5 kg roll before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a Bambu Lab product. It is Convoy-Westcan house brand filament, made in Canada and stocked locally in Winnipeg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 5 kg spool of Convoy-Westcan PLA+ filament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Desiccant pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Convoy Westcan","offers":[{"title":"Black (16101-5)","offer_id":43566136819775,"sku":"CW16101-5","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/2442\/4255\/files\/5_kg_spool_black.webp?v=1784690344","url":"https:\/\/convoywestcan.ca\/products\/convoy-westcan-pla-filament-5-kg-bulk-spool","provider":"Convoy-Westcan 3D Printers, Industrial Supplies \u0026 Fasteners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}