Water-Soluble Support Materials

Water-dissolvable AquaSys® 3D printing support filaments offer faster dissolution rates, superior adhesion, easier cleanup, and broader compatibility than other supports.
6 x
UP TO 6X FASTER DISSOLUTION
100 %
UP TO 100%* WATER-SOLUBLE
180 °C
UP TO 180°C CHAMBER TEMP
100 %
100% CLEAN FINISH

Rethink what additive manufacturing — and you — can do.

Dream it. Print it. Go from ideation to execution faster with the suite of AquaSys 3D printing supports. AquaSys pushes boundaries with advanced adhesion characteristics, broad material compatibility, and excellent aqueous dissolution. And by thriving at elevated chamber temperatures, it reduces warpage and improves z-axis adhesion.

Go hotter. Go faster. Go where others can't.

We developed AquaSys filaments to address key product-performance gaps in the market. All AquaSys materials are water-soluble filaments that enable safe, easy, accelerated disposal.

 

AquaSys GP is a direct replacement for PVA and can print under challenging humidity conditions with favorable moisture mitigation properties. AquaSys GP is compatible with PLA, PET, PETG, and other polyester-type build materials.

Automotive.
Automotive.
Realize better time-to-part performance — all within the flexible environment offered by open additive manufacturing systems. Learn More
Aerospace.
Aerospace.
Transform MRO and create flightworthy parts utilizing high-temperature thermoplastics, including PEEK, PEKK, and PEI. Learn More
Medical & Dental.
Medical & Dental.
Quicker production times and more complex and accurate models are possible with broad compatibility and gentle support removal. Learn More
Education.
Education.
With 6X faster dissolution requiring only tap water, AquaSys 120 allows for expedited iterations and faster learning in a safe environment. Learn More

 

 

Which AquaSys water-soluble filament is right for you?

AquaSys® GP

A water-soluble support filament that has excellent tolerance to moisture absorption and dissolves 20% faster at room temperature than PVA. This material is compatible with most polyesters.

1.75mm and 2.85mm diameter

500g and 1kg spool

 

Chamber temperature: up to 30 °C

Extruder temperature: 225-255 °C

Build plate temperature: 40-60 °C

 

Compatible with several engineering thermoplastics, including: PLA, PET, and PETG.

 

AquaSys® 120

A one-of-a-kind, water-soluble support filament that’s stable at higher temperatures and dissolves up to 6x faster than other support materials, like BVOH or PVA.

1.75mm and 2.85mm diameter

500g and 1kg spool

Chamber temperature: 80–120°C

Extruder temperature: 220–245°C 

Build plate temperature: Up to RT–130°C

Compatible with several engineering thermoplastics, including: PLA, Polyamide, Carbon Fiber Filled Polyamide, ABS, TPU, PC and PP.
 

AquaSys® 180

A unique, water-soluble support filament that allows you to build using high-temperature, engineering-grade thermoplastics.

 

1.75mm and 2.85mm diameter

500g and 1kg spool

Chamber temperature: Up to 180°C

Extruder temperature: 230–300°C

Build plate temperature: Up to 60–180°C

Compatible with several engineering thermoplastics including: PEEK, PEKK, PEI, and PPSU.

 

AquaSys outperforms other support materials.

See how AquaSys filaments compare to PVA, BVOH, and other commonly used support methods.

  Aquasys GP AquaSys 120 AquaSys 180 Breakaway PVA/BVOH Chemical-soluble
Compatible with
engineering-grade build
materials
     
Compatible with PEEK,
PEKK, PEI, and PPSU
     
Compatible with PLA,
PET, and PETG
       
Requires minimal
post-processing
         
Enables safe,
simple disposal
       
Stable at high
temperatures
       
Dissolves in just
tap water*
       
Supports complex
geometries
         
Long-term stability
at moderate
humidity level
         
Moisture sensitivity
1 drop = bad
3 drops = good
                   

*AquaSys 120 is 100% soluble, while AquaSys 180 contains approximately 20 wt% of an inert, non-hazardous, non-biodegradable component that should be collected and disposed of after dissolution.

For bulk orders of 15+ spools, please contact us.