Polymaker PolyLite PLA-CF Filament

PolyLite™ PLA-CF is a carbon fiber reinforced PLA filament that combines the ease of printing of standard PLA with the added strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability provided by carbon fiber.

Can My Printer Print PolyLite™ PLA-CF?

Yes—as long as your printer is equipped with a hardened nozzle (such as stainless steel, hardened steel, or ruby-tipped).
PolyLite™ PLA-CF contains abrasive carbon fiber particles that can quickly wear down a standard brass nozzle.

> 🔧 Tip: A 0.6 mm or larger nozzle is also recommended to reduce the risk of clogging and achieve smoother prints with composite filaments.

Printing Settings

Nozzle Temperature: 210°C – 230°C

Bed Temperature: 30°C – 70°C

Printing Speed: 25 – 60 mm/s

Cooling Fan: ON

Retraction Settings

Direct Drive Extruder:

Retraction Distance: 1 mm

Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s

Bowden (Indirect) Extruder:

Retraction Distance: 3 mm

Retraction Speed: 40 mm/s

> ⚠️ Note: A hardened nozzle is required due to the abrasive nature of carbon fiber.

Drying Settings

Temperature: 55°C

Duration: 6 hou.

PolyLite™ PLA-CF contains 8% carbon fiber by weight.
This optimized loading provides improved rigidity, dimensional stability, and surface finish while maintaining good printability.

Spool Dimensions:

0.5kg Cardboard Spool

Inner Hole Diameter: 55 ± 1 mm

Spool Diameter: 200 ± 1 mm

Spool Width: 65.6 ± 2 mm

Spool Weight: 190 ± 7 g

0.75kg Cardboard Spool

Inner Hole Diameter: 55 ± 1 mm

Spool Diameter: 200 ± 1 mm

Spool Width: 50.6 ± 2 mm

Spool Weight: 125 ± 7 g

1kg Cardboard Spool

Inner Hole Diameter: 55 ± 1 mm

Spool Diameter: 200 ± 1 mm

Spool Width: 65.6 ± 2 mm

Spool Weight: 140 ± 7 g

2kg Cardboard Spool

Inner Hole Diameter: 55 ± 1 mm

Spool Diameter: 250 ± 1 mm

Spool Width: 117.2 ± 2 mm

Spool Weight: 370 ± 18.5 g

3kg Cardboard Spool

Inner Hole Diameter: 55 ± 1 mm

Spool Diameter: 250 ± 1 mm

Spool Width: 117.2 ± 2 mm

Spool Weight: 425 ± 21.3 g

5kg Plastic Spool (Material: PP)

Inner Hole Diameter: 32 ± 1 mm

Spool Diameter: 300 ± 1 mm

Spool Width: 160 ± 1 mm

Spool Weight: 819 ± 30 g