Polymaker Polylite PLA
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- Nozzle190–230 °C
- Bed25–60 °C
- Speed40–60 mm/s
- Dry55 °C for 6 h
- Density1.17 g/cm³
Those settings follow the Polymaker US PolyLite PLA product page. Where an older database figure disagrees, the note is under Sources & notes.
Printers
Fits means nozzle, bed, and enclosure all pass. Partial means the full recommended range is out of reach. A missing essential check is not a fit.
- A1Not enough data
- A1 miniNot enough data
- P1PNot enough data
- P1SNot enough data
- X1CNot enough data
- MK4SNot enough data
- Core One+Not enough data
- XLNot enough data
- K1CNot enough data
- CentauriNot enough data
- Kobra 3 MaxNot enough data
- Q1 ProNot enough data
- SV08 MaxNot enough data
Colors
- Aqua Blue#39B9DB
- Army Green#857C00
- Azure Blue#0066D9
- Beige#D8CF8C
- Black#000000
- Blue#0266BB
- Blue Green#00272F
- Brown#7E472A
- Cold White#EAECF5
- Cos Version A#B2B8B8
- Cos Version B#B2B8B8
- Cream#E9CB9B
- Dark Blue#033877
- Dark Grey#6A6C6E
- Dark Grey Green#4C5E46
- Dark Purple#292036
- Green#06924D
- Grey#B1B3C5
- Jungle Green#446B20
- Lemon Yellow#FADB24
- Light Blue#8CC6E4
- Light Green#BCD69B
- Light Red#F54053
- Light Yellow#FCE575
- Lime Green#DEDE00
- Lw#EF3340
- Magenta#F2306E
- Natural#DFDFD3
- Olive Brown#A99465
- Olive Green#857C00
- Orange#FD9106
- Pink#F09BB5
- Polymaker Teal#00B4BC
- Purple#6C47B2
- Red#E72F1D
- Steel Grey#616469
- Stone Blue#40719A
- White#E2DEDB
- Yellow#FBE200
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On a Bambu Lab printer
Sources & notes
Polymaker Polylite PLA (PLA) lists a nozzle temperature of 190–230 °C, a bed temperature of 25–60 °C, a print speed of 40–60 mm/s, and drying at 55 °C for 6 h, according to the Polymaker US product page (https://us.polymaker.com/products/polylite-pla, checked 2026-10-14). The properties table lists density 1.17 g/cm³; the page copy says 1.19 g/cm³. The Open Filament Database record listed a bed of 50–70 °C and density 1.24 (dataset imported 2026-10-13).
Dataset imported 13 October 2026. Manufacturer page checked 14 October 2026.
The page copy says 1.19 g/cm³. The properties table lists 1.17 g/cm³ (ISO 1183). This record uses 1.17. The Open Filament Database listed 1.24.
Glass transition temperature 61 °C (ISO 11357). Heat deflection temperature 60 °C at 0.45 MPa (ISO 75).
Cooling fan on.
Polymaker US PolyLite PLA product page · Data sheet · Safety sheet · Brand site · Page JSON
Full specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 190–230 °C |
| Bed temperature | 25–60 °C |
| Print speed | 40–60 mm/sVolumetric flow was not on the source. |
| Volumetric flow | — |
| Drying | 55 °C for 6 h |
| Enclosure required | — |
| Chamber temperature | — |
| Hardened nozzle | — |
| Spool weight | 1 kg (1000 g), 3 kg (3000 g), and 5 kg (5000 g) |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm |
| Diameter tolerance | ±0.02 mmRecorded by the Open Filament Database. It is a required field there, including conventional values. |
| Recorded density | 1.17 g/cm³The page copy says 1.19 g/cm³. The properties table lists 1.17 g/cm³ (ISO 1183). This record uses 1.17. The Open Filament Database listed 1.24. |
| Minimum nozzle diameter | — |
| Shore A hardness | — |
| Certifications | — |
| Price per kg | — |
| Manufacturer page checked | 14 October 2026Polymaker US PolyLite PLA product page |
| Dataset imported | 13 October 2026Open Filament Database generation date, not a lab test. |
A blank was blank in the source. Nothing here is estimated.
Printer notes
| Printer | Result | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 80 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab P1P | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab P1S | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 110 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa MK4S | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa CORE One+ | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa XL | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Creality K1C | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 320 °C. This printer's maximum bed temperature is not in our current sources. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Anycubic Kobra 3 Max | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 90 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Qidi Q1 Pro | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 350 °C. This printer's maximum bed temperature is not in our current sources. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Sovol SV08 Max | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 60 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
Questions
What nozzle temperature does Polymaker Polylite PLA recommend?
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 190–230 °C.
What bed temperature does Polymaker Polylite PLA recommend?
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists a recommended bed temperature of 25–60 °C on the US product page checked 2026-10-14.
What print speed does Polymaker Polylite PLA list?
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists a print speed of 40–60 mm/s. Volumetric flow is not in our current sources.
Does Polymaker Polylite PLA require an enclosure?
An enclosure requirement is not in our current sources. No chamber temperature is listed either.
Does Polymaker Polylite PLA require a hardened nozzle?
A hardened-nozzle requirement is not in our current sources.
How should Polymaker Polylite PLA be dried?
Dry Polymaker Polylite PLA at 55 °C for 6 h if it has absorbed moisture, according to the US product page.
What spool weights does Polymaker Polylite PLA come in?
Listed spool weights: 1 kg (1000 g), 3 kg (3000 g), and 5 kg (5000 g).
What is the price per kilogram of Polymaker Polylite PLA?
Price per kilogram is not in our current sources.
Provenance
Open Filament Database
License MIT. Record. Repository. Fields: bedTempC, brand, colors, densityGCm3, diameterToleranceMm, diametersMm, material, nozzleTempC, product, spoolWeightsG.
Polymaker US product page
Record. Fields: bedTempC, speeds.printMmS, drying, densityGCm3.