{"product_id":"bambu-lab-textured-pei-build-plate-for-a1-p1s-p2s","title":"Bambu Lab Textured PEI Build Plate for A1, P1S \u0026 P2S","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning an A1 alongside a P1S or a P2S usually means stocking a different spare plate for each machine, until you check the fine print and realise they all share the same 256mm bed footprint. The Bambu Lab Textured PEI Build Plate covers that entire range on one sheet, so a single spare in the cupboard works whichever printer needs it next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries the same textured PEI surface Bambu ships as standard on these machines, glue-free adhesion on PLA, PETG, TPU and most ABS, built onto a 0.5mm magnetic stainless steel base that seats straight onto the bed with no clips or screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextured PEI surface | 0.5mm magnetic stainless steel base | Glue-free adhesion on most filaments | Fits A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1C and X1E | 256 x 256mm footprint | Matte, textured bottom finish | Nationwide delivery across South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this Textured PEI Build Plate is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHobbyist Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether your printer is an A1, a P1S or a newer P2S, this plate gives you the same reliable, glue-free start to a print that ships on the machine from new. Keeping a spare on hand means a worn or damaged plate does not stall a print queue while you wait for a replacement to arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSchool and education\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShared workshops often run more than one Bambu Lab model side by side, an older P1S next to a newer A1 or P2S picked up later. A single plate type that fits all of them simplifies stock control and means a damaged plate on any machine can be swapped from the same shelf, without checking which printer it came from originally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall print farm operator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mixed fleet spanning A1, P1S, P2S, X1C and X1E units is common as a farm grows over time, and standardising spare plates across that fleet cuts down on both storage and the risk of grabbing the wrong one mid-shift. One plate design covering six printer variants means fewer SKUs to track and reorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this Textured PEI Build Plate apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne plate, six compatible printers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet fits the A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1C and X1E, all of which share the same 256 x 256mm bed footprint. That is a wider compatibility spread than plates built for a single model, which matters if your workshop or fleet spans more than one of these machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTextured PEI that skips the glue stick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is coated in textured PEI, engineered for adhesion without adhesive on PLA, PETG, TPU and most ABS prints. It is the same finish Bambu ships as the default plate on these printers, so switching to this one changes nothing about your existing slicer profiles or print settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e0.5mm magnetic stainless steel base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PEI coating sits on a 0.5mm magnetic stainless steel sheet that drops directly onto the printer's magnetic bed. That thickness helps the plate resist warping through repeated heat cycles, keeping the first layer flat and consistent print after print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBed temperature ceiling depends on your printer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1, P1P and P1S top out at a 100°C bed, while the P2S, X1C and X1E extend to 120°C thanks to their enclosed chambers. This plate is rated across that full range, but which ceiling you actually get depends on which printer it is fitted to, which matters if you print ABS or other filaments that benefit from a hotter bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrinter compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1C, X1E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrint surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTextured PEI (single side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBase material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.5mm magnetic stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMagnetic quick-release, no clips or screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlate footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAdhesion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGlue-free for most filaments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCompatible filaments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, nylon within the host printer's limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMaximum bed temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e100°C on A1, P1P and P1S; 120°C on P2S, X1C and X1E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAuto bed calibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCompatible with each host printer's automatic bed levelling and flow calibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrint removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrints release easily once the bed cools to around 35°C or below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIsopropyl alcohol recommended; do not use acetone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFAP033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eConsumable status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWear part; warranty covers manufacturing defects only, not scratches or cosmetic wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this Textured PEI Build Plate compares to the rest of the Bambu Lab plate range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eTextured PEI Plate (FAP033) – this product\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/bambu-lab-smooth-magnetic-build-plates-for-x1-and-p1p\"\u003eTextured Magnetic Build Plate (X1 \u0026amp; P1P)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSmooth and Textured PEI Plate (FAP011, dual-sided)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/engineering-build-plate-for-bambu-lab-with-magnetic-base\"\u003eEngineering Build Plate, Smooth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrintable sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOne (textured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOne (textured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTwo (textured and smooth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOne (smooth, engineering-grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1C, X1E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eX1 and P1P only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1, P1P, P1S, X1C, X1E, X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab 256mm-format printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlate size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGlue needed for PETG\/ABS\/TPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenerally no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenerally no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNo on textured side, recommended on smooth side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIdeal user\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMixed fleets spanning A1 through P2S and X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eX1 or P1P owners needing a like-for-like spare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAnyone needing both a textured and a smooth finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEngineering filaments needing a flat, glue-assisted surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently stock this single-sided textured plate rather than the dual-sided FAP011 shown above; it is included here as a point of comparison so you can decide whether the extra smooth-side option is worth it for your printing habits, or whether a dedicated textured plate covers what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFilaments this plate handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLA prints cleanly with no glue at a typical hotend range of 190–220°C. PETG grips the textured surface without adhesive, usually around 230–250°C. TPU works well at reduced print speed. ABS and nylon both benefit from the higher 120°C bed ceiling available on the P2S, X1C and X1E, since the 100°C limit on an A1, P1P or P1S leaves less margin against edge lifting on larger parts; PETG or PLA remain the easier starting point on those machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSlicers and software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBambu Studio is the native slicer across this entire printer range and already includes a textured PEI plate profile, so selecting the correct printer and plate before slicing keeps the first-layer settings matched to the surface. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/G-code\"\u003eG-code\u003c\/a\u003e generated for one compatible printer generally needs its start sequence and bed temperature checked before running on another, since machine-specific calibration values are not identical even where the plate is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Bambu Lab Textured PEI Build Plate (FAP033)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5mm magnetic stainless steel base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D Printing Store ships this build plate nationwide across South Africa from stock held at our Centurion and Boksburg branches, with local courier delivery to most metro areas within a few working days. Manufacturing defect claims are handled directly through our South African support team rather than an overseas returns process. If you need spare plates, nozzles or filament across a mixed printer fleet, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/bambu-lab\"\u003eBambu Lab range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/Filament\"\u003efilament selection\u003c\/a\u003e are stocked locally too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this plate really work on my P2S if it was designed alongside older Bambu printers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The P2S shares the same 256 x 256mm bed footprint and magnetic mounting system as the A1, P1P, P1S, X1C and X1E, so this plate seats and calibrates the same way on all six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this plate handle ABS and nylon as well as PLA and PETG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within the limits of the printer it is fitted to. ABS and nylon both do better with the 120°C bed ceiling available on the P2S, X1C and X1E than the 100°C limit on an A1, P1P or P1S, so expect more attention to warping on the lower-temperature machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to swap plates between different printers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minute or so. Lift the fitted plate off the magnetic bed, set this one down in its place, and confirm the correct plate type is selected in Bambu Studio before slicing. No tools or clips are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does a textured PEI plate like this need replacing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as a consumable. Adhesion gradually weakens with heavy use, particularly if prints are pried off with a metal scraper, and the surface should never be cleaned with acetone. Most users get many months of regular printing before adhesion drops enough to justify a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there local warranty support in South Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Any manufacturing defect claim is handled through 3D Printing Store's local support team rather than an overseas returns process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose this over a dual-sided textured and smooth plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on how often you print with both finishes. If most of your work suits a textured surface, this single-sided plate keeps things simple and is one less variable to manage. If you regularly switch between a textured finish for functional parts and a smooth finish for display pieces or minis, a dual-sided plate saves you swapping between two separate sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Bambu Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702803231007,"sku":"BAM159","price":999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/BAM159_1.png?v=1787659983","url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/bambu-lab-textured-pei-build-plate-for-a1-p1s-p2s","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}