The Filament Built for Weight-Critical Prints
Creality Hyper LW-PLA (Lightweight PLA) is a foam-expanding filament engineered for applications where every gram counts. As it extrudes, the material expands and creates a low-density foam structure — producing parts that are significantly lighter than standard PLA without sacrificing structural integrity. Perfect for RC aircraft, drones, scale models, and any build where reducing weight is essential.
RFID Auto-Setup — Dial In Your Settings Instantly. The spool is equipped with an RFID chip that automatically configures print settings on compatible Creality printers. No manual temperature tweaking or guesswork — just load the spool and start printing with the correct parameters applied instantly.
Genuinely Ultra-Light Prints Thanks to its low-density foam expansion during extrusion, LW-PLA can produce parts up to 40–50% lighter than those printed with standard PLA. This makes it one of the only filaments capable of creating functional, flight-ready components directly from a 3D printer.
Matte Finish — Ready to Paint Straight Off the Printer. The natural matte surface of Hyper LW-PLA takes paint exceptionally well without requiring sanding or priming. Whether you're applying a base coat for a scale model or painting detailed markings on an aircraft fuselage, the surface bonds readily with most hobby and acrylic paints.
Consistent Diameter for Reliable Extrusion Manufactured to a precise 1.75mm diameter with tight tolerances, the filament feeds smoothly and consistently — reducing the risk of clogs or uneven expansion across a print.
Compatible With Most FDM 3D Printers. While optimised for Creality printers with RFID support, Hyper LW-PLA works with most standard FDM 3D printers, giving you the flexibility to use it across your existing setup.
What Can You Make With Creality Hyper LW-PLA? LW-PLA opens up a category of prints that simply aren't practical with standard filaments:
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RC Aircraft & Fixed-Wing Planes – Fuselages, wings, control surfaces, and nose cones where flight performance depends on low weight
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Drone Frames & Components – Lightweight structural parts, arms, and body panels that reduce all-up weight and extend flight time
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Scale Models & Dioramas – Highly detailed models with a light, easy-to-handle finish that paints and weathers beautifully
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Cosplay Props & Wearables – Large props, armour pieces, and accessories that need to be carried or worn comfortably for extended periods
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Architectural Models – Lightweight structural mock-ups and presentation models that are easy to transport and display
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Prototyping Weight-Sensitive Designs – Test the form and fit of parts intended for lightweight end-use applications
Versatile Across Skill Levels Whether you're an experienced RC builder, a scale modeller, or a designer working on wearable props, Creality Hyper LW-PLA gives you a practical, easy-to-use solution for lightweight printing that standard filaments simply can't deliver.
Specifications:
- Diameter: 1.75mm
- Spool Weight: 1kg
- Material: LW-PLA (Lightweight Foam PLA)
- Finish: Matte
- Density: Low-density foam expansion
- RFID: Yes — auto-configures settings on compatible Creality printers
- Paintable: Yes — no priming required
In the Box:
- 1x Creality Hyper LW-PLA Foam Filament – 1kg Spool
