AquaTek PVA Water Soluble Support

AquaTek™ PVA Water Soluble Support

This is a water-soluble support filament based on a new generation of PVA (polyvinyl alcohol, PVOH). AquaTek™ PVA Water Soluble Support is tap water-soluble and is easily removed from the printed part with room-temp water.

Gearbox HT2™ 3D Printer: Print industrial-grade parts using our PVA Water Soluble Support and more with the new Gearbox™ HT2 High-Temp 3D Printer.

Print Recommendations

Extruder Temp
190-220°C

Bed Temp
23-70°C

Heated Chamber
Not required

Nozzle Specs
No special concerns

Bed Adhesion
Magigoo Bed Prep

Layer Height
No special concerns

Drying Specs
65°C for 4 hours

Supports
PVA is water soluble

Recommended Support Removal Techniques:

Break away excess support material that’s easily accessible. This reduces dissolution time (more support material = a longer time to dissolve).

Submerge the part in warm water. Hot tap water is typically 38-49°C, which is more than adequate for dissolving AquaTek™ PVA. Please be safe with hot water!

Agitating and stirring the water reduces dissolution time further, either with mechanical agitation or a sonic cleaning bath system. Re-heat or replace the warm water as it cools off for as long as you still see support material un-dissolved.

Residue is ecologically safe and can be disposed of down a home or office drain. Rinse thoroughly with fresh, warm water.

Filament Specifications:

1.75mm and 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm in diameter

Recommended Print Settings:

• Extruder: 190-220°C
• Bed Temp: 23-70°C
• Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep gives us the best results.
• Heated Chamber: Not required
• Other: AquaTek™ PVA will absorb moisture from ambient humidity like crazy, therefore best practice is to dry and store filament in a sealed container while not in use.
• Drying Instructions: 65°C for 4 hours