# HT-PLA

**Take your prints to the next level with Polymaker™ HT-PLA**, engineered for creators who demand performance without the hassle. Designed to withstand temperatures up to **150°C**, this next-gen PLA keeps its shape - even under extreme heat - **no warping, no sagging, no compromises**.

**Prints Like a Dream**\
HT-PLA runs flawlessly on most FDM printers using **standard PLA settings -** no upgrades or tuning needed. And with print speeds up to **300mm/s**, you’ll get pro-quality results faster than ever.

**Eco-Friendly Meets Engineering-Grade**\
Get the reliability and sustainability of PLA with the heat stability of advanced materials. No post-processing required - just print and go

**14 Bold, Vibrant Colors**\
From prototypes to final products, match your vision with **14 rich, eye-catching colors** that make every print stand out.

**Need Even More Strength?**\
For next-level mechanical performance, check out [**Polymaker HT-PLA-GF**](https://wiki.polymaker.com/polymaker-products/polymaker-filaments/prime-materials/functional-pla/ht-pla-gf)  - a glass fiber-reinforced version built for serious strength.

For higher temperature stability, and HDT properties you can anneal this material for 30 minutes @ 80-100°C. ( 100°C Recommended )

| Parameter               |                  |
| ----------------------- | ---------------- |
| Nozzle temperature      | 210 – 230 (℃)    |
| Build plate temperature | 25 - 60 (˚C)     |
| Cooling fan             | ON               |
| Printing speed          | up to 300 (mm/s) |
| Retraction distance     | 1 - 3 (mm)       |
| Retraction speed        | 20 - 40 (mm/s)   |
| Closure Chamber         | No               |

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<summary><strong>Can you anneal Polymaker™ HT-PLA’s?</strong></summary>

Yes, you can anneal BOTH for better Heat Stability performance, however only the GF\
version will gain significant HDT properties.

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<summary><strong>What is in HT-PLA?</strong></summary>

HT-PLA is a kind of PLA-based multiphase composites, its main structure is PLA\
materials.

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<summary><strong>What is Heat Stability?</strong></summary>

The ability to withstand high temperatures without deformation while NOT under a\
load.

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<summary><strong>Can it print with PLA settings?</strong></summary>

Yes! This material prints great with generic PLA settings.

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<summary>How long are the gradient transtions for HT-PLA?</summary>

Polymaker™ HT-PLA - Gradient Rainbow (200g cycle) - Red/Orange/Yellow/Green/Teal

Polymaker™ HT-PLA - Gradient Tropical (120g cycle) - Red/Yellow/Green

Polymaker™ HT-PLA - Gradient Ice (100g cycle) - Blue/White

Polymaker™ HT-PLA - Gradient Fire (120g cycle) - Red/Orange/Yellow

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<summary><strong>Are Polymaker™ HT-PLA’s hygroscopic?</strong></summary>

It has similar hygroscopic properties to PLA.

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<summary><strong>Are Polymaker™ HT-PLA’s UV / Weather resistant?</strong></summary>

Similar to generic PLA, no material-modification for UV/weather resistance, we need\
further testing.

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<summary><strong>What is the shrinkage rate?</strong></summary>

Very minimal, similar to generic PLA.

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<summary><strong>Is it dishwasher safe? (Food safety, water steam)</strong></summary>

This depends on the 3D print and how sturdy it is. If you have thin walls they may be subject to warping due to the harsher environment.

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<summary><strong>Are Polymaker™ HT-PLA’s abrasive?</strong></summary>

Polymaker™ HT-PLA is non-abrasive however Polymaker™ HT-PLA-GF has glass fibers so\
you will need a hardened nozzle to prevent wear and tear on your printer.

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<summary><strong>Can you print Polymaker™ HT-PLA’s with a smaller nozzle?</strong></summary>

Yes, you can use a smaller nozzle, like 0.2mm nozzle.

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<summary><strong>What is the highest speed you can print at?</strong></summary>

HT-PLA you can print up to 300mm/s and HT-PLA-GF you can print up to 350mm/s.

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<summary><strong>Do all of the color have the same heat resistance?</strong></summary>

Yes, all of the colors and variations have the same heat properties

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<summary><strong>Is it biodegradable?</strong></summary>

The resin matrix of HT-PLA contains only a small amount of non-biodegradable\
components. Therefore, we consider it to be a material with good biodegradability\
similar to polylactic acid

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<summary><strong>Is it strong?</strong></summary>

The layer adhesion is fairly low, not recommended for single wall prints.

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<summary><strong>Does it has fumes when printing?</strong></summary>

It will be similar to standard PLA

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<summary><strong>Can I anneal HT-PLA in boiling water?</strong></summary>

Yes you can, however if you have hard water with high mineral content, boiling your part can cause the minerals to form a white dust coasting on the surface.

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<summary><strong>Is this PLA also based on NatureWorks?</strong></summary>

Yes

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<summary><strong>Does HT-PLA have similar chemical resistance as regular PLA?</strong></summary>

Yes

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<summary><strong>What percentage of fiberglass will be in the HT-PLA-GF composition?</strong></summary>

12%

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<summary><strong>Could CoPE work well as a support material?</strong></summary>

Yes

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<summary><strong>Do you have to remove the annealed parts out of the oven immediately or let it cool</strong><br><strong>down in the oven after annealing?</strong></summary>

No, you can remove them immediately if needed.

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<summary>Can HT-PLA be used as support material for higher temperature materials?</summary>

Yes! HT-PLA has been tested by the community and it does work as great support material for PET-CF. It may work for other high temperature materials as well, but so far only PET-CF has been tested.

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## [Printing Profiles](https://wiki.polymaker.com/polymaker-products/printer-profiles/legacy-profiles-by-material/pla/ht-pla)

## Documents

[TDS](https://wiki.polymaker.com/polymaker-products/more-about-our-products/documents/technical-data-sheets/pla/ht-pla)

[SDS](https://wiki.polymaker.com/polymaker-products/more-about-our-products/documents/safety-data-sheets)

[Other Docs](https://wiki.polymaker.com/polymaker-products/more-about-our-products/documents/certifications-and-declarations)

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