Garolite G-10 Sheet (High-Temp)
Generic / House Brand
☀ UV Stable
⬡ Chemical Resistant
60–260
°C
Bed Temp
Overview
Glass-epoxy laminate (G-10/FR4) used as a bed surface for high-temperature materials like Nylon, PP, and PC. Nylon bonds well to Garolite at temperature and releases cleanly when cool — far better than most alternatives for semi-crystalline polymers.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Flexibility
rigid
Layer Adhesion
excellent
Enclosure
no
Heated Bed
required
Dry Storage
no
Pros
- Excellent Nylon adhesion — no other surface matches it
- Withstands 250°C+ bed temperatures
- Flat and thermally stable
- Inexpensive
- Lasts hundreds of prints
Cons
- Rough surface — not for display-quality first layers
- Hard to source cut to size
- Needs cutting to fit specific printers
- Cannot just flex to release — use spatula
Best For
- Nylon (PA6
- PA12
- PA-CF)|PP|PETG at high temp|PC|Semi-crystalline polymers
Avoid For
- PLA (doesn't need it)|Display-quality bases
Storage
No special storage needed. Wipe clean with IPA. Replace if it becomes warped or de-laminates.
Laser Compatibility
Not applicable
Brands
McMaster-CarrDragon PlateFibreglass Supply Depot