AquaSys 120
AquaSys 120 is a premium, water-only soluble support material for fused filament fabrication (FFF) that is high-performance and dissolves faster than other materials.
Product advantages.
Environmentally conscious.
AquaSys 120 can be easily removed without any harsh chemicals.
Water-only solubility.
AquaSys 120 dissolves in plain tap water.
Faster removal.
AquaSys 120 dissolves 6X faster than a leading brand of PVA.
High thermal stability.
AquaSys 120 prints at chamber temperatures up to 120º C.
Dissolvable, hands-off support removal allows for complex design features and reduces time-to-part. Plus, AquaSys materials don’t require toxic finishing chemicals, making it ideal for automotive, aerospace, and medical uses — while also relieving the waste disposal burden for all users.
Jigs & fixtures.
Precision, specificity, and complexity are highly sought after and achievable with AquaSys 180.
Rapid prototyping.
Ideate and iterate faster with a broad range of materials. No more risking prototypes with hands-on support removal.
End-use products.
Across industries, manufacturing complex or simple parts using AquaSys 180 removes design constraints and reduces time to market.
Soluble core.
Printing a soluble core made from AquaSys 180 could open up new opportunities in carbon fiber wrap applications, simplifying production and enabling new designs.
What sets AquaSys 120 apart from the competition?
| AquaSys 120 | Breakaway | PVA/BVOH | Chemical-soluble | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible with engineering-grade build materials | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ |
| Compatible with PEEK, PEKK, PEI, and PPSU | - | ✔ | - | - |
| Requires minimal post-processing | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Enables safe, simple disposal | ✔ | - | ✔ | - |
| Stable at high temperatures | ✔ | ✔ | - | - |
| Disolves in just tap water * | ✔ | - | ✔ | - |
| Supports complex geometries | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| * 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. | ||||
Print with a clean conscience.
AquaSys 120 is based, in significant part, on a naturally-occurring element that's rapidly mineralized in the environment. It's also safe to dispose of through most waste management platforms — but be sure to check your local regulations first.
Dramatically reduce post-processing.
Avoid the tedious, hands-on removal that risks breakage and abrasion by dissolving supports in plain tap water. Engineered to leave behind a smooth surface finish, AquaSys 120 can help you achieve greater print success, faster iteration, and fewer setbacks.
Get more done in less time.
AquaSys 120 filament dissolves 6X faster than a leading brand of PVA. That means engineers can spend less time sanding off breakaway material or handling harsh chemicals, and more time designing, building, and getting things done.
Enjoy unmatched thermal stability.
With a maximum build plate temperature of 120ºC, AquaSys 120 allows you to print at up to 70º higher than leading brands of PVA. This makes it a unique support solution for several build materials, including: ABS, PC/ABS, PC, ASA, Nylon (PA), CPE, CPE+, PET/G, TPU, PVDF, TPE, TPC, composite materials, and PP.
Suited for manufacturing to medical — and everywhere in between.
Contributing to a safe and speedy time to completion, AquaSys 120 helps you generate more projects and builds than you may have thought possible. Access the technical data that enables that performance, and the safety information every user should have on hand.