Maertz PVA-HT is a solution for users who want to print water-soluble support material in combination with ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-stirene copolymer). The specially modified filament is suitable for printing at higher temperatures and in combination with stirene-based plastics such as ABS and ASA. At the same time, it can be washed out in a normal water bath. The waste water can be disposed of in the normal drain (as long as it is connected to a sewage treatment plant).Note: PVA is a hygroscopic filament. This means that moisture attracts and thus begins to decompose. Incorrect storage in an open space can result in PVA-HT being unable to print. We therefore strongly recommend that the filament be stored correctly. We recommend, for example, a Polymaker Polybox in combination with PVA and Nylon (Polyamide) 3D printing materials.Advantages of Maertz PVA-HT filamentMaertz filaments come standard on fully recyclable cardboard coils. Unlike plastic coils, these coils can be easily disposed of in waste paper. The material in itself solves the problem of supporting materials for technical plastics and can also be used at higher pressure temperatures of the primary material.Difference between Maertz PVA and Maertz PVA-HTMaertz PVA and PVA-HT differ in their chemical composition. This is mainly noticeable in the printing temperature. PVA-HT can be printed at significantly higher temperatures and has been optimized for adhesion to stirene-based plastics such as ABS and ASA. Maertz PVA is a standard PVA recommended for PLA, PETG and nylon. Standard PVA carbonates at higher temperatures. In addition, the normal PVA does not optimally hold on printed structures made of ABS or ASA.Applications for Maertz PVA-HTMaertz PVA-HT is designed for use with stirene-based filaments. These are mainly used in functional components and technical environments. The PVA-HT material is therefore suitable for all parts that have a function but at the same time have a complex geometry. PVA-HT ensures that these components can be realized without scars or traces. This material is used in particular in the engineering sector, such as robotics, the automotive industry, or mechanical engineering. Private users also use Maertz PVA-HT in model construction, for fittings and for tool making.This text is machine translated.