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SUNLU·Currently out of stock
APLA
Models and low-cost prototypes
Crisp and economical for visual models, form studies, and light-duty prototypes.
Best for
Visual prototypes
Concept models
Low-cost iterations
Plain-language guide
Performance profile
A quick comparison guide for choosing this material. These are customer-facing ratings, not measured engineering values.
StrengthMedium
ToughnessLow
FlexibilityVery low
Heat resistanceVery low
UV/weather resistanceLow
Impact resistanceLow
Surface finishSmooth / crisp
Cost€€€€€
When to choose it
Best uses
Crisp and economical for visual models, form studies, and light-duty prototypes.
Visual prototypes
Concept models
Low-cost iterations
Typical applications
Display modelsFit checksMock-upsEducational parts
Important limitation
Low heat resistance makes it unsuitable for cars, outdoors, or loaded parts.
For engineers and careful comparisonAdvanced specificationsExact manufacturer data is shown only when the configured variant has a verified official source. Missing values stay marked as Not published.
Shore A and Shore D are different scales. Helpzies shows the source notation as published and never converts it.
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