Name: Polymaker™ ASA
Brand: Polymaker
SKU: PF01044
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (94 reviews)

Polymaker™ ASA: UV Resistant, Outdoor-Ready Performance

Superior Weather and UV Resistance
Polymaker™ ASA is engineered as an advanced alternative to ABS, offering improved weather resistance and excellent UV stability. This makes it the ideal filament for outdoor applications where exposure to sunlight and the elements is a concern.

Robust Mechanical Properties
With mechanical strength and durability comparable to ABS, Polymaker™ ASA delivers reliable performance for functional parts, enclosures, and prototypes that need to withstand real-world conditions.

Easy Transition from ABS
Polymaker™ ASA prints with settings very similar to ABS, making it easy to switch for users familiar with ABS printing. Simply use an enclosed 3D printer to ensure optimal temperature control and minimize warping.

Perfect for Outdoor and Functional Parts
Choose Polymaker™ ASA for any project that demands UV resistance, weather durability, and strong mechanical properties- perfect for outdoor use and long-lasting results.

Note: PolyLite ASA is now Polymaker ASA. You may still receive the old packaging as we transition.

What is the difference between ASA and ABS?

ASA is almost exactly the same as ABS with 1 major difference and 1 minor difference:
The major difference is ASA is extremely good at weather resistance. (Resistance to UV light and environmental stress cracking)
The minor difference is ASA prints with a nicer matte finish slightly hiding the layer lines.

Do you have test results for UV resistance with ASA?

Natural and accelerated aging tests are conducted to explore the correlation between color and mechanical properties of ASA materials and aging duration, assessing material weather resistance. Following a two-year natural aging examination, the ASA substrate exhibited a slight color alteration with a color change value (ΔE) below 2.5.In the accelerated aging test, the ASA material demonstrated a ΔE value below 5 and minimal tensile strength loss, even after exposure to 8000 kj/m2 irradiation, showcasing superior performance compared to ABS.Experimental findings substantiate that components exposed to outdoor weather elements (sunlight, rain, temperature fluctuations) maintain integrity for a minimum of two years.

Can Polymaker™ ASA be post-processed with Acetone?

Yes, Polymaker™ ASA can be smoothed with acetone.
WARNING: Acetone is a dangerous chemical, please handle it with the necessary safety precautions.

We recommend PolySmooth™ as a safer alternative to create smooth surface models.

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.

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