PolySupport™ for PLA

Designed for Perfect PLA Compatibility PolySupport™ is a breakaway support material engineered specifically for Polymaker PLA-based filaments. It forms a strong yet easily removable interface with PLA, providing robust support during printing and allowing for quick, tool-free removal by hand.

Fast, Clean Support Removal Unlike dissolvable supports, PolySupport™ can be removed quickly without the need for solvents or additional equipment. This makes it ideal for geometric overhangs, architectural models, and brackets where efficient post-processing is important.

Versatile and Easy to Use While optimized for PLA, PolySupport™ has also received positive feedback when used with PolySmooth™, PolyCast™, and small PolyMax™ PC parts. It works well on both single and dual extruder printers, and does not require an enclosure or specialized hardware.

Ideal for Efficient, High-Quality Support Structures Choose PolySupport™ when you need reliable, easy-to-remove support for PLA prints - perfect for detailed models, prototypes, and functional parts requiring clean support removal.

Parameter
Nozzle temperature	220 – 230 (℃)
Build surface treatment	PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)
Build plate temperature	25 - 60 (˚C)
Cooling fan	ON
Printing speed	50 – 150 (mm/s)
Retraction distance	1 - 3 (mm)
Retraction speed	20 - 40 (mm/s)
Closure Chamber	No Needed
Drying setting	55˚C for 6h

Print Tips

This mateiral is a breakaway support material (not dissolvable) for PLA though it also can work with PolySmooth™, PolyCast™ and small PolyMax™ PC parts.

• Though it is possible to use PolySupport™ for PLA with a single nozzle, it is not recommended due to increase chances of clogging when swapping materials. This is particularly true if using PolySupport™ for PLA with a material that has a different print temperature, such as PolyMax™ PC. IDEX or ToolChanger is recommended.

• It is suggested to print slower than PLA standards when printing PolySupport™ for PLA. A max volumetric speed of 12mm^3/s, though we would recommend even slower for best chances of not clogging.

FAQ

Can I use PolySupport™ with other materials than PLA?

We have designed PolySupport™ specifically for PLA. However we had positive customer feedback on using PolySupport™ with PolySmooth™, PolyCast™ and small PolyMax™ PC parts.

Can PolySupport™ dissolve in water?

No, PolySupport™ is a breakaway support: it requires mechanical removal.

Will the spools work in an AMS?

Yes! We have redesigned the edges of our spools so all Polymaker products will now spin great in the AMS.

That said - we will always recommend using a multi nozzle extruder when printing with more than one material type to help prevent clogs.

It is possible to print PLA and PolySupport out of a single nozzle but you need to make sure you properly purge all of the previous material when swapping. IDEX or Tool Changer recommended.

Is this material food safe?

Unfortunately we do not have any data whether this material is food safe. As of now, no 3D printing material on the market is FDA food safe compliant. This is because in order to be certified as food safe, the actual object needs to be certified and not the base material. The shape, bed used, environment the object was made, and much more goes into getting a food safety certificate. As of now there is no real certification that the FDA offers for 3D printing.

Do you sell refills?

We are sorry but we do not sell refills at this time

Is this material recyclable?

Unfortunately there is no great answer for recycling PLA at this time. Our cardboard spools are biodegradable but there is no great way to recycle PLA at this time.

Printing Requirements

• Highly recommended to use a printer with two nozzles - such as an IDEX or Tool Changer. You will have issues with clogging when printing two material types out of a single nozzle.

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