PA12 — Nylon 12
Industry-standard SLS nylon for functional prototypes and end-use parts.
PA12 is the most widely used SLS powder material worldwide. It combines excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, making it the go-to choice for functional prototypes, assemblies, and low-volume production parts. SLS builds are support-free, enabling complex internal channels, living hinges, and lattice structures that other processes cannot achieve cost-effectively.
Starting from €28 / part · Lead time from 2 business days
Key Technical Values
Tensile Strength
Stiffness (E)
Heat Defl. Temp
Under load
Elongation
Density
Hardness
ℹ Test standard: ISO 527 (tensile), ISO 178 (flexural), ISO 179 (impact), ISO 75 (HDT).
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 48 | MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (E) | 1700 | MPa |
| Flexural Strength | 63 | MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 1500 | MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 18 | % |
| Notched Impact Strength | 3.3 | kJ/m² |
| Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | 153 | °C |
| Density | 0.93 | g/cm³ |
| Hardness | 75 Shore D |
Recommended Applications
Functional prototypes and assemblies
Snap-fit and living hinge components
Ductwork, manifolds, and enclosures
Low-volume production runs (1–500 parts)
Jigs, fixtures, and tooling aids
Not Recommended For
Optical transparency or clarity requirements
Continuous service above 150 °C
Electrostatically sensitive environments (uncoated)
Direct food-contact applications (without certification)
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SLS Technology
Selective Laser Sintering sinters polyamide powder with a CO₂ laser. No support structures required — parts emerge fully supported in the powder bed.
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